December 2012
Tibetans in Wädenswil observed "GadenNgachoe"
It is first time of its kind to commemorate the importance of "GadenNgachoe" among Tibetan members in Wädenswil. After the prayer lead by Rikon monk, he had explained very simply about the importance of "GadenNgachoe".
Tibetan community of section Luzern took part in Venite
Tibetan community of section Luzern took part and represented Tibet in Venite, the yearly winter festival of Luzern. The festival , which runs a christmas market from 13th to 16th December is a space of inter cultural mélange that encourages exchange and promotes peaceful cohabitation in diversity.
Read more … Tibetan community of section Luzern took part in Venite
Tibetans petition UN in Geneva on International Human Rights Day.
Coinciding with the International Human Rights Day, on the10th of december, the Tibetan Community of Switzerland and Leichtenstein, in a strong show of solidarity, unity and sympathy with the Tibetans inside Tibet and the 95 self immolators, led a peace march in Geneva, the seat of the UN offices in Europe
Read more … Tibetans petition UN in Geneva on International Human Rights Day.
Two more Tibetans die after immolation, Toll reaches 94
Two more Tibetans self-immolated in protest against the Chinese government’s rule on Saturday. Kunchok Phelgye, 24, a monk of Dringwa Sumdo monastery at Dzoege, set himself on fire at Taktsang Lhamo Kirti monastery in Ngaba on Saturday evening.
Read more … Two more Tibetans die after immolation, Toll reaches 94
Sikyong Dr. Lobsang Sangay Launches Solidarity with Tibet Campaign
In his March 10, 2012 statement, Sikyong Dr. Lobsang Sangay called on all Tibetans and friends to make 2012 a Tibet Lobby Year. This call has been a success as we have seen Tibet resolutions in parliaments and congress in EU, France, Italy and the United States
Read more … Sikyong Dr. Lobsang Sangay Launches Solidarity with Tibet Campaign
Tibetan Monk Dies after Setting Self on Fire, Total Self-Immolation Rises to 92
A Tibetan monk has died after setting himself on fire at Pema (Chinese: Banma) Golog prefecture in eastern Tibet’s Amdo Province (incorporated into Qinghai Province) on Monday (3 December)
Read more … Tibetan Monk Dies after Setting Self on Fire, Total Self-Immolation Rises to 92
Rally in Zurich in solidarity with the 90 immolators in Tibet
Responding to the alarming escalation of critical situation inside Tibet, the Tibetan Community of Switzerland and Liechtenstein , on the 30th of November, called upon and organized a peace march in the city of Zurich.
Read more … Rally in Zurich in solidarity with the 90 immolators in Tibet