Participate in this essay contest to contribute your valuable insights and ideas toward advancing Tibet's rights and awareness. Your essay may become a part of a collective effort to raise awareness, as selected essays will be combined to ...
2023 is over. As the year draws to a close, we asked researchers, activists and journalists to name their favourite Tibet reads of 2023 that left an impression on them. Here are their responses.
Here is an interview with Sri. Soumyadeep Datta by Novanita Sharma where he talks about the future of the Tibetan freedom movement. He shares rare insights into the ecological aspects of this movement which according to him requires urgent ...
Sonam Tsering La was born in Tibet and brought up in India. He fled from Tibet to escape the atrocities of Chinese political oppression. He believes in his own Motto " I have enough time to rest, but I ...
Childhood commitment fuels Tibetan activism. Inspired by the Dalai Lama, I tackle challenges. Human Rights Day highlights Tibet's issues, engaging the UN. As SFT India's Director, countering China's policies and empowering youth is key. It's ...
Commemorated for 34 years, this occasion carries immense pride among Tibetans worldwide, although many are unaware that it's also Human Rights Day, disregarded by the United Nations during Tibet's annexation.
Regaining our political freedom and justice - the aspiration of all Tibetans - from Communist China may take some more years, but as Buddhists, we learn patience.
This book delves into seven chapters discussing existential crises, ideology, power succession, legitimacy, and their impact on China, comparing Western and Chinese perspectives on legitimacy. Dr. Zeng Jinghan, a China and International Studies Professor, argues that ideological factors play ...
In an interview with us, Dickey Choeden la elaborated on various aspects of her research. She discussed the intricate dynamics of Indian citizenship and how these dynamics are perceived and experienced by young Tibetans in India.
Further, the revised regulations impose heavy fines on organizers of “unofficial” religious events. The procedures for registering unofficial structures are strict. The state’s power to prohibit and punish religious activities deemed unlawful is asserted almost ...
One of the most remarkable aspects I encountered during my visit was the consistent emphasis on a broader, more holistic perspective.
India's interests are intertwined with the resolution of the Tibetan issue.
I love the richness of our cultural costumes and jewelry and most of my work is inspired by them.
We have the honor of sitting down with Mr. Gonpo Dhondup, the President of the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), as we approach the organization's 53rd founding anniversary on the 7th of October.
While the Chinese Communist Party celebrates with pomp and grandeur, Tibetans in CCP-occupied China continue to reel under the pressure of increasing Sinicization and assimilation efforts.
China celebrates its National Day, shedding light on the persisting issues faced by Tibetans, particularly the Tibetan Autonomous Region, under the rule of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
More significantly, he was the pioneer and the beginning of Tibetan cinema, which brought raw Tibet and its culture to many Tibetans in the diaspora and around the world.
New Delhi-based Non-profit foundation for liberal politics held a virtual discussion titled ‘Tibetan Democracy in Exile’- on International Day for Democracy.
Tibetan Spiritual Leader, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to visit Sikkim from October 10 to 14 this year.
Tibet is facing a multifaceted crisis that demands immediate global attention.
Tibet has been an independent and sovereign neighbouring country of India since ages. China was never our neighbour. The violent annexation of Tibet by Chinese Communist Party in 1950s brought China across our Himalayan border.
This is an attempt to spread Kindness and Compassion through reading.
Football is known as “The Beautiful Game” for a reason.
His Holiness is an inspiration not just to the Tibetans but to the world.
Audiences around the globe enjoyed the unknown language and culture but for the vagrants, it was their hope and their new home.
In Ladakh, Dalai Lama made a visit to the Leh Jokhang temple where he offered prayers and blessings to the devotees gathered at the sacred site.
The Bodhisattvas are spiritually heroic persons who spontaneously work to attain Buddhahood and are driven by a great compassion (mahakaruna). Bodhisattvas are adorned with four divine spiritual qualities – maitri (loving kindness), karuna (...
On behalf of the International Tibet Information Group, I most sincerely wish full health and long life to His Holine
World Tibet Day is a good example of the solidarity of the international community. The event was founded by Richard Rosenkranz (1942-2014), a Jewish Pulitzer Prize nominee in history and former correspondent for the US Senate, whom I consider ...
What I can say that for certain is that Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, is a unique and special person, and we should be all be grateful that he's still with (and hopefully will be ...
His Holiness the Dalai Lama stands as a living embodiment of the power of compassion, resilience, and forgiveness. His life journey, marked by struggle and exile, has not deterred him from dedicating his efforts to promoting social harmony, peace, ...
He recently wrapped up an incredible workshop at Bangkok, Thailand, organised by Youth Beyond Borders which aims to support some Youth Champions (YCs) from Cambodia, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Tibetan exile community in India to ...
When we map the new national parks, and the Tibet biodiversity hotspot map, what do we find? There is not much overlap of the two maps.
The latest smear campaign succeeded beyond China’s wildest dreams by playing into Western ignorance about Tibetan culture – and self-righteous “cancel culture” on social media.
The international community should push for an independent fact-finding mission to Tibet. It has been 24 years since a UN Human Rights Commissioner visited Tibet. The last independent UN Fact-finding Mission visited Tibet in 1985.
As for me, I will keep speaking out about Tibet, and keep campaigning both locally and internationally.
By participating in this run, our aim was to bring attention to gather support for His Holiness and to encourage others to get involved so that they also know the real fact of the incident.
The show was very big and I carried my name as Tenzin Quilling, which includes Tenzin so I felt more responsible being a Tibetan, there is no way I let other people humiliate our Tibetan society. ...
Tibetan Youth Congress flagged off a month-long “Tibet Matters March” on 29th April 2023 from the state of Sikkim and will cross West Bengal and conclude at Tezpur in Assam on 23rd May 2023.
It was at 10th April early Monday morning, when I received a call from a friend in Dharamshala who told me the seriousness of this edited and modified video of His Holiness, leading me to look into this. Read more +
Panchen Lama is the second most important spiritual leader of Tibet, second only to the Dalai Lama. His political authority and influence, from the Qing Dynasty to the current Communist government have used divide and rule policy in Tibet, ...
Beijing calls him a separatist and his image is actually banned in Tibet. But despite decades of bans, belief in the Dalai Lama remains unbroken in Tibet.
Tibet is its jackpot in this regard; laden with rich mineral deposits and the source of major glacier fed Himalayan rivers of Asia, the Tibetan plateau has been subjected to rampant destruction and resource exploitation since 1959.
Buddhism and the philosophical traditions of Nalanda (in today's Bihar state, where one of the world's most ancient universities had thrived) had reached Tibetans wherever they lived.
Our protest is against the oppressive regime of the CCP and we stand for Tibetan people and all those who are oppressed from other areas like East Turkestan, Southern Mongolia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
You should not underestimate our women because they are doing amazing and have relentless potential
The Tibetan youth are very creative and versatile and also kind-hearted. They always try to connect their career with other people or the community.
HH Dalai Lama has been influential on every Tibetan and many more because he taught us to be compassionate and kind.
Resolving the Tibetan issue should be the foremost priority of the international community in 2023. Add Tibet’s fragile environment and the issue of the Dalai Lama to list, we have a contentious, important year ahead for us ...
Although Losar is a time of celebration for the Tibetan community, Tibetans inside and outside of Tibet continue to be persecuted for their culture and beliefs by Chinese authorities
From a Buddhist perspective, sang-sol is purification or cleansing of spiritual pollution or blockages.
My new single called “Tashi Dhuesang” (An Auspicious Moment) will be released on Tibetan New Year – 2023. I hope your audience like it and share it as well.
Today - February 13, 2023 – marks the 110th anniversary of the historic Declaration of Independence; Tibet’s leader, the 13th Dalai Lama proclaimed in 1913 that his country was, and ...
It strengthens me to remember that they are attacking a larger entity, they are attacking the idea of a Tibetan succeeding, and if that's the case then the Tibetans who are succeeding, Tibetans who are in support of ...
According to the Dalai Lama, the only way to bring about a revival of ancient Indian knowledge is through education, in a secular context. The goal is to make it possible for each person to find happiness, ...
These acts of China threatening Sri Lanka to block any potential visit by the Dalai Lama should be seen as its desperate attempt to ensure that Sri Lanka, a Buddhist nation which sees the Dalai Lama as a beacon ...
He just turned 6 years old and very soon, he would begin his monastic studies which he didn’t look forward to. The name of that child was Gendun Choekyi Nyima.
The Dalai Lama’s Bodh Gaya visit is significant due to numerous reasons. The establishment of the Dalai Lama Centre for Tibetan and Indian Ancient Wisdom that will ...
The thing to take away as an international relations and political science students was how the various levels of diplomacy was taking place here. Even in an era where postal and other form of communication service was still in ...
2022 is almost over. As the year draws to a close, we asked researchers, activists and journalists to name their favourite Tibet reads of 2022 that left an impression on them. Here are their responses.
For me every artwork is so dear to me. But if I have to choose one then that will be “destroyer of evil” an illustration I made of a CHAM dance, it talks about how Buddhism was ...
When one’s sovereign territory and national security becomes threatened, sanctioning can be a diplomatic tool to not only send a strong message but to form a base on which one can build upon in overriding aggressive attitudes ...
“A dozen would be less for the goals we will concede against them” and “bring a bigger bag”. However, those very people gave us standing ovation at the end of the game, the whole stadium ...
In Tibet, China sees an abundant source of hydro power, solar power, wind power, oil and gas, all to be exported to the heavy industrial users of lowland China. In Tibet the climate is warming faster than most, ...
Under president Xi Jinping, human rights abuses have increased. Arbitrary detention, control over media, civil society, internet, media has increased tripled. Mass surveillance and China's social credit system made things worse. Tibetan in Tibet are living in an ...
Protests and controversies often marked his visits abroad. In March 1999, when Jiang Zemin arrived in front of the Federal Palace at Berne, he was confronted by pro-Tibetan protesters who ...
Tibet is one of the most surveilled places on earth. This is because the Chinese government wants to control every aspect of Tibetan culture, religion, and politics. The Chinese government keeps tabs on Tibetans through a variety of techniques ...
The World Cup 2022 is fast approaching and Tibetans in India are gearing up to celebrate the festival of football too. Football is more than just a game for the Tibetan community; it has no boundaries, it dilutes differences, brings ...
CCP’s mismanagement of COVID and use of such a crisis as an opportunity to further its subjugation of Tibetans in their own homeland are issues that the world is not discussing enough.
The play enthralled the audience, especially the booming masculine voice of Deshar’s father whose image of a Tibetan who fights for Rangzen and complete independence was highlighted. Deshar is a nun and is a major protagonist of ...
Like His Holiness the Dalai Lama asked, “Where will the idea of truth and reality be if we push the truth and facts under the carpet and allow illegal actions to triumph?”.
Looking at the ever growing crackdown in Tibet, things are likely to go from bad to worse. Minorities are the receiving end of the repressive Chinese government policies.
The book, which will be launched in London on 25 October, aims to tell the story of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime’s repression and human rights violations across the board, looking at the crackdown on civil society, ...
As the world convenes to discuss the impact of and mitigation of climate change and catalyse action at the upcoming UN Climate Conference, COP27, it is important to discuss the Tibet climate crisis.
Today, on International Day of Peace, let us urge the world not to forget the icon of peace and non-violence – the exiled leader of Tibet, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama- , his nation Tibet and fellow Tibetans inside ...
In occupied-Tibet, China-elected Panchen Lama Gyaltsen Norbu is also busy orchestrating visits to monasteries, giving lectures on Tibetan Buddhism and meeting Tibetans and Chinese official media is talking about him and his activities with much enthusiasm.
For the Chinese he might be a controversial figure, “wolf in monk's clothing”, “splittist”, but for ladakhi, he is a highly venerated figure. Even if he is not Ladakhi, shared cultural values and religions ...
Awareness about the crisis unfolding in Tibet is surprisingly low and if we don’t talk about Tibet now, CCP will erase an entire nation’s past, present and future. Join our call for an independent, unhindered, ...
Tibetan leadership provided a home for orphaned children and pedagogically encouraged new kinship relations in the space of educational institutions.
Her own experience and travails as a refugee are aspects Bachelet has always emphasized on; something she touched upon in her final press conference as well (Tibet was not ...
China continues to bring out White Papers and being an implicit loudspeaker to the One China Principle has helped both immensely that it has formed a unique symbiotic relationship where they both feed of each other yet are able ...
Today, when the world remembers those who lost their lives to acts of violence based on religious belief, let’s also talk about Tibet and China’s war against Tibetan Buddhism.
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence, I would like to acknowledge and deeply appreciate the unwavering support given by the government and people of India to the Tibetans, from the time of escape ...
Gere was also the Co-Founder and Chairman of Tibet House US, dedicated to preserving Tibetan art, culture, and philosophy in 1987 and joined the Board of Directors at the International Campaign for Tibet in 1992. He has served as its Board ...
The act of Speaker Pelosi choosing to visit Taiwan by not giving in to Chinese intimidation tactics is a brave one. While the world is tuning in to Taipei, let us also talk about Tibet and the injustice being ...
Due to this, I realise now, that no matter how much I try to run away from my ‘invisible national identity’ - how much of a ‘free individual’ I want to be, how much ...
The Tibetans-in-exile have been putting up a brave fight against the misrepresentation of their past by China. The Tibet Museum at Dharamshala, India is a “museum made by and for Tibetans&...
It is high time now that we come together as people, individuals and citizens of this world. In concentrating our efforts in bringing the truth about Tibet and the activities of Beijing that now not only reaches their occupied ...
There is limited collective action on issues which press all of humanity equally. This equilibrium can only be gotten out of when we recognize the tenet of universality that His Holiness has always preached about. This principle ...
Japan’s cultural, political and social identity is shaped by the collective memories of the trauma that the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki inflicted on it and the country, and its people understand the pain that ...
On the occasion of His Holiness’s 87th birthday, I want to thank him for all he does for humanity — and for the inspiration he provides to all of us.
We extend our warm greetings on this occasion to His Holiness and reaffirm our commitment to work towards increasing access to information around the politics, culture, traditions and language of Tibet by combining policy with advocacy.
As we celebrate His Holiness’ birthday, let us renew his long-standing message of the importance of spreading kindness everywhere we go, and that freedom must never be taken for granted.
Such Chinese misinformation campaigns need to be countered more vigorously. Spreading propaganda and fake narratives are China’s ways of legitimizing its hold over territories like Xinjiang and Tibet. China is taking the (mis)information warfare seriously and ...
On this World Refugee Day, let us not forget Tibet. Let us ensure that as we focus on the crisis in Ukraine, and think about Myanmar, and remember North Koreans escaping Kim Jong-Un’s tyranny, and campaign to ...
This is now a serious test for the West to decide to continue bedding with the brutal authoritarian regimes for short-term gains or stand up for their own core principles. Freedom, democracy and human rights are at real stake. ...
Tibet and Buddhism have remained ever synonymous since the early 7th century when Buddhism first gained prominence in Tibet, with both helping each other and developing a very unique culture, tradition and civilization along the way. Under Xi’...
Perhaps, it would be not wrong to make a passing judgment that a single man, who leads a population (in exile) of just 150,000 Tibetans, has made Tibet a ‘cause of the world’ and spread ...
Unless the world comes together to hold China accountable for its environmental destruction in the plateau, the rhetoric of greenwashing will continue to wash away the environmental crimes it is committing in the world’s Third Pole.
<...After reflecting on my thoughts above and discussions I have had with people from the Tibetan community, I was left thinking how many more distressing cases do we need to read about people disappearing or 4...
Stitching up a global coalition that can ratchet up pressure on the Chinese to resume dialogue with the CTA is the only way forward to ensure that one day His Holiness the Dalai Lama returns to Lhasa, the Tibetans ...
The luminescent moon, the Panchen Lama has been captured, blocked and canceled by the Chinese authorities. When will we as Tibetans ever be able to experience its iridescence in full glow?
It is high time that the world wakes up to the Chinese overtures towards Tibet and the first step in doing so will have to be taken by governments and media houses. The reporting on Tibet and the physical ...
If one were to look closely at the three reported self-immolations in 2022 - a well-known Tibetan singer who had assimilated the Chinese system, a well-educated man, and an 81-year old - it would be safe to say that something ...
The impacts of climate change on the Tibetan Plateau – melting glaciers, river runoff, rising lakes and increasing rainfall – are well known. Only if the experiences of ...
I, as a Tibetan, am truly sorry to see that the world is facing such a juggernaut in the form of China whose adoption of such diplomatic approaches sowed its seeds after they pushed the Tibetan delegates to sign ...
Tibet is a factor that we cannot overlook while examining tumultuous India-China relations, and when the focus is on Tibet, Panchsheel Agreement comes into the picture. China continues to flout the spirit of the agreement and reinforce its attempts ...
We all remember when The Matrix released in the year 1999 and the world went absolutely crazy for Keanu Reeves. As time passed by, Keanu Reeves slowly became synonymous with words like ‘simple’, ‘humble’, and ‘...