February 2011

Sangay Gyatso, a leading protester in 2008 Tibet uprising, dies

DHARAMSHALA: Sangay Gyatso, who was among the leading peaceful protesters during the widespread protests in Tibet in 2008, succumbed to his physical and mental trauma suffered during a year-long escape in the hills to evade government persecution,

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Debate with Katri candidate, Dr. Lobsang Sangay, in Volkshaus, Zurich, 26th February 2011

Organized by Tibetan Community in Switzerland and Liechtenstein on 26th February 2011 there was a debate with Katri candidate Dr. Lobsang Sangay in the Volkshaus in Zurich.

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China puts "heavy" charges against activists ahead of Sunday's Jasmine Rallies: rights group

New Delhi, February 26 – Chinese authorities have charged several activists with serious state security crimes, including “subversion of state power” and “inciting subversion of state power,” days ahead of the “Jasmine Rallies” called for by Chinese campaigners in 23 cities across China on Sunday.

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The Tibetan people have to manage themselves

Berlin, 17 Feb: The Tibetan people have to manage themselves without His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s patronage said Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche today during a round table discussion with journalist in Berlin.

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Senior Chinese leader stresses stability in Tibet

BEIJING, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin has urged officials to maintain stability and improve social management in Tibet and other Tibetan-inhabited areas.

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US envoy meets Dalai Lama to discuss "important issues"

Dharamsala, Feb 22: US Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer, who is on a two-day visit here, held a closed-door talks with the exiled Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama here this morning.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Expresses His Sadness Over the Recent Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand

DHARAMSHALA: In a letter sent on 22 February to H.E. John Key, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed his shock and sadness on hearing the news of a powerful earthquake

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US Ambassador to India to visit Dharamsala

Dharamsala, Feb 23: US Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer will arrive in Dharamsala later today on a two-day visit during which, among other things, will meet the exiled Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

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China official warns of domestic unrest and "hostile" West

Beijing - The Chinese government faces a turbulent time of domestic unrest and challenges from "hostile Western forces" that it will fight with more sophisticated controls, a Communist Party law-and-order official said.

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Chinese officials detain activists after online call for protests

Beijing: Chinese security officials have questioned or detained scores of activists and warned others against staging protests after an online call was made for demonstrations in 13 cities, campaigners said.

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Kalon Tripa's address at the General Assembly of Swiss Tibetan Friendship Association

Dear Brothers and sisters, It is a great honor for me to participate in the General Assembly of the Swiss-Tibetan Friendship Association and have the opportunity to share with you some of my views and experiences. Swiss-Tibetan Friendship Association is one of the

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Speech of Katri Samdhong Rinpoche and Europe Chitue Debate - Sunday, 20.02.2011 in Wädenswil

Organized by the Tibetan Community in Switzerland and Liechtenstein there was a political event in the Kulturhalle in Wädenswil. The first part of the event was a speech by Katri Samdhong Rinpoche, followed by a Q & A with Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche and the audience.

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The Situation Inside Tibet Today is Very Serious: Tibetan PM

The Tibet Post International .Berlin: - The Tibetan prime minister Professor Samdhong Rinpoche on February 17th, 2011 - Thursday, voiced his deep concern for the current situation in Tibet: ,

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Tibet's Leader Confident, Tibet Issue Will Be Solved In His Lifetime

The Tibet Post International .Dharamshala: In Mumbai last Friday, the political and spiritual leader of Tibet His Holiness the Dalai Lama didn't show a shadow of a doubt concerning

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India must apologise to the Karmapa Lama

In the age of 24x7 TV channels facts are not sacrosanct and the only things that matter are screaming headlines, half-baked theories and silly opinions. The Karmapa affair is a good example of this malaise.

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Dalai Lama’s nephew killed by a car while walking for Tibet

The scene on State Road A1A in the Hammock moments after Jigme Norbu's body was readied for transport to St. Augustine. Jigme Norbu, nephew to the Dalai Lama,

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Section Rikon Tibetan School Annual Examination

On 13th Feb. 2011 Tibetan school from section Rikon (TCSL), conducting schools annual Tibetan examination under the supervision of schools principal Gashi Thubten la and Tibetan teacher Mr. Jampa la.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama reaffirms commitment to lead Tibetan people

JAIPUR: Reaffirming his responsibility towards the issue of Tibet as one of his three commitments, His Holiness the Dalai Lama said as a Tibetan he cannot forsake his people and responsibility towards finding a lasting solution to the issue of Tibet. His Holiness assures Tibetans not to worry

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TGSL Benefit Party

TCSL Benefit Party, Tibetan Community in Switzerland and Liechtenstein

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Successful European Chitue Debate

Today, the five European top-Chitue candidates took part at a relevant political debate, organized by the Tibetan Youth Association in Europe (TYAE) in Rikon. It was an interesting and successful event with about 250 attendees.

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Unlike China, India is a Free Country, Based on the Rule of Law: Karmapa

London: For the first time since the Himachal Police raided the monastery of the Karmapa Lama last Thursday (27th January),

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