Tibet and China: the past in the present
by Tsering Shakya* China’s official commemoration of its “liberation” of Tibet in 1959 is underpinned by a colonial vision that denies Tibetan voice and agency, says Tsering Shakya. [openDemocracy.net] 28 – 03 – 2009 The Chinese government proclaimed in January…
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s teachings in Bodh Gaya
Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be giving teachings in Bodh Gaya, located in the Indian state of Bihar, from 5 to 10 January 2010, according to an announcement issued from the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama…
Tibetan Communities in New Zealand and Australia Conclude 4th Tibetan Conference
Canberra: The Tibetan communities based in Australia and New Zealand held their fourth Tibetan conference at Dee Why, Sydney, from 11 – 13 April, as a part of an event to commemorate 50 years in exile. The conference also called…
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Tibetan People’s Uprising
Tenzin Phuntsok Atisha, Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Australia On 12 April, a large gathering of Tibetans and Australian supporters met in Dee Why to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Tibetan People’s Uprising. It was an…