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His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa (seated) during a long life offering (Tenshug) Ceremony at the Gyuto Ramoche monastery, his temporary residence near Dharamsala, India, on Friday, June 26, 2009. The 17th Karmapa, one of the most revered Tibetan Buddhist lamas and head of Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism, turned 24 on Friday. According to Tibetan lunar calendar, Karmapa is now 25 years old. Special prayers and auspicious offering ceremonies were conducted by hundreds of his followers from different parts of India and other countries for his continued well being and spiritual leadership. The 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje was born on June 26, 1985, to a nomadic family in Bakor, in eastern Tibet. He later escaped Tibet and reached Dharamsala in 2000. (Photo: Tashi Paljor/ OHHK)
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Nepalese police scuffle with Tibetan refugees marching towards Tibet to protest against the Chinese government at Andheri town, about 30 kilometers (19 miles) from the border, in Nepal, Friday, June 26, 2009. Officials say police in Nepal detained dozens of Tibetan refugees heading toward the Chinese border to protest. (Photo: AP/Gemunu Amarasinghe)
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama gestures as he speaks on the first day of a religious teaching for Tibetan youth at the TCV school auditorium. Several college and school students thronged the auditorium to hear the Tibetan leader. June 24, 2009 Phayul photo/Lobsang Wangyal
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A gigantic “Free Tibet” hoarding appears on an overpass in a busy commercial and shopping district in Taipei, Taiwan on June 1 this year. Also seen on the hoarding are Taiwanese heavy metal band Chthonic’s lead vocalist Freddy and bassist Doris who have long been active supporters of freedom and human rights. Photo: Guts United
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Security guards keep watch over Buddhist pilgrims as they walk on the Barkhor, the circular route around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, early Friday, June 19, 2009. After demonstrations against Chinese rule swept the Tibetan plateau 16 months ago, China tightened monitoring of Tibet's Buddhist clergy, who have often been at the forefront of calls for Tibetan independence and the return of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. (Photo: AP/Greg Baker)
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This undated but recent photograph taken by a tourist shows armed Chinese soldiers on guard in Tibet's capital Lhasa that last year saw massive anti China protests starting March 14 and later spread to other parts of the region. posted June 18, 2009
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Elated Potala FC Mundgod players lift the Gyalyum Chenmo memorial Gold Cup on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 after defeating Tibetan Students' Association Madras in the final match of the 15th GCM that saw 3 goals each in full time taking the game into extra time. Mundgod scored 1 goal in the extra time to lift the cup for the second time. photo:Tenzin Choejor
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The Dalai Lama, exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, right, greets Chinese students and members of the China Democracy Party during a meeting in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Thursday June 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
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Tibetans and supporters gather at the courtyard of Tsuglakhang temple to commemorate 20 years of Tiananemen square massacre in Dharamsala, India, June 3, 2009. Tibetan People’s Uprising Movement, a coalition of four Tibetan NGOs marked the day with signature campaign, candle light vigil and screening of the documentary film, “The Gateway of Heavenly Peace” (Phayul photo/Tenzin Lhaksam)
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama presides over a Saka Dawa prayer session at the Tsuglag-Khang (Main Tibetan Temple) in Dharamsala, Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Hundreds of Tibetan Buddhists, including monks and nuns, have been gathering and offering prayers at the Tsuglag-khang from Monday that marked the beginning of Buddhist holy month of Saka Dawa, the annual festival that represents the three most important events of the life of Lord Buddha - his birth, enlightenment and parinirvana. Tibetan Buddhists believe during Saka Dawa, the fourth month of the Tibetan Lunar calendar, the karmic results of virtuous and non-virtuous actions are magnified. (Photo: Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL)
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A group of American students hold Khata (ceremonial scarf) at Gaggal Airport near Dharamsala to welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Saturday, May 9, 2009. The Tibetan leader returned to his exile hometown after completing a two-week tour of United States, where he conducted series of lectures and Buddhist teachings to sold-out audiences. The visit further drew much speculation over Dalai Lama’s possible meeting with the US President Barack Obama when he visits the country again later in October. (Photo: Phayul)
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Britain's Prince Charles ,right, watches a short film showing the Dalai Lama with an animated rainforest frog at the National Geographic Store in London, Tuesday, May 5, 2009. Britain's Prince Charles has enlisted an animated amphibian in his campaign to protect the world's rainforests. A 90-second video featuring both the frog and the prince will be launched Tuesday. The video from the Prince's Rainforests Project is aimed at raising awareness of deforestation and climate change online.
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The Dalai Lama delivers remarks at the start of session in the New York state Senate Chamber at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, May 6, 2009.
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Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche (standing 1st R) expressing gratitude of the Tibetan people to former US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, Paula Dobriansky (standing 2nd R) at a reception hosted in her honor by Special Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Kasur Lodi Gyari in Washington, DC, on 21 April 2009. Seen at the back are Senator Dianne Feinstein and Mr. Richard Blum. Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche was on a five-day visit to the United States from 19 – 23 April. Kalon Tripa will return to Dharamsala, India, on 27 April. (Photo Credit:ICT)
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Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama gestures as he speaks during a news conference at the University of California Santa Barbara events center on Friday April 24, 2009, in Santa Barbara, Calif. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
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