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Dalai Lama: Holding out hope

Nothing can prepare you for his Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, or "a simple Buddhist monk" in his own words, who walks in, warmly extending his hand, greeting you loudly.

Dalai Lama Offers Condolences to President Bush after Columbia Tragedy

The Dalai Lama on a tour of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, in 1995. Click image to enlarge. (Photo: NASA)

Dalai Lama Offers Condolences to President Bush after Columbia Tragedy

Following the loss of the space shuttle Columbia on February 1 the Dalai Lama sent a message of condolence to U.S. President George Bush describing the tragedy as "a great loss...to the United States and the world."

China Gags Relatives of Tibetans in Bombing Case

Relatives of two Tibetans handed death sentences for a series of bombings in western China say that the Chinese government has banned them from discussing the case publicly.

Urbanisation of Tibet gathers pace: official

Tibet will speed up the construction of small towns to attract herders and farmers to settle down, the chairman of the Tibetan regional government, Legqog, said Saturday, according to state media.

Exile Government not involved with founding of Taiwan Tibet group says PM

Prof. Samthong Rinpoche, the Prime Minister of Exile Government said that the Exile government has nothing to do with the founding of Taiwan Tibet Exchange Foundation.

Ancient Tibet’s spirit at work, at play, at prayer

A guide's traditional gift of a long white scarf, symbolic of hope for good relations, welcomes in the land isolated from the rest of the planet by the Himalayan mountains.

Modern Chinese life vs. Tibetan traditions in Lhasa

You won't find McDonald's in Lhasa, but you can order a yak burger on a sesame bun at the Hard Yak Café. Even the french fries are crisp. Should you prefer Tibetan dining, try the Himalayan Restaurant across the hall.

Tibetan Hunger Strikers Released From Tihar

Thirty-two Tibetans detained in Tihar jail on January 30 for demonstrating outside the Chinese embassy were released yesterday evening. They had been on hunger strike for three consecutive days since their detention.

European Parliament Call Upon the European Union to Condemn Lobsang Dhondup’s Execution

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on priorities and recommendations for the 59th session of the UN Commission on Human Rights on 29 January which called upon the European Union (EU) “to strongly condemn - in a resolution on

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