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His Holiness The Dalai Lama (R) escorts former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali off stage as they prepare for a ceremonial Planting of World Peace Tree in front of the Chamtse Ling Temple in Bloomington, Indiana, September 7, 2003. Earlier in the day, The Dalai Lama blessed the Temple. (REUTERS/Frank Polich )

One of 'The Greatest,' most flamboyant, outspoken athletes of the 20th century was humbled this past weekend by a man half his size. Muhammad Ali visited Bloomington to join His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama in the opening ceremonies of The Chamtse Ling

Dubbing some of the preconditions set by China for talks as “unreasonable”, prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile Samdhong Rimpoche said that Tibetans are willing to become a part of China provided they are given autonomy.

We the 225 representatives of All India Tibet Support Groups from various regions of India gathered at Chandigarh from September 5 - 7, 2003 fully endorse the rights of the Tibetan people in determining their own destiny.

The IV Cultural Festival of Tibet and the Peoples of the Himalaya, in Paris, which was inuagurated today by former Kalon Tripa, Mr. Kelsang Yeshi, who is visiting the city, was a success despite the fact that the event took place immediately

The Dalai Lama (R) cuts an inaugural ribbon as former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali (L) looks on, during a dedication ceremony for the Chamtse Ling Temple in Bloomington, Indiana, September 7, 2003. An estimated crowd of over 5,000 people attended the event, with a traditional Tibetan ceremony to dedicate the temple. Ali later cut the second ribbon. (REUTERS/Frank Polich)

The Dalai Lama today urged several thousand people gathered to dedicate an interfaith temple to be religious and choose a faith. "Religion should implement. The teachings should be part of our life," the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader said.

The Seventh Phakchok Rinpoche, head of the Taklung Kagyu line of Tibetan Buddhism, holds a rare Tiger Valley Sacred Text. The 22-year-old lama traveled to Toronto to bless the just-launched global effort to recover and restore more of the ancient texts. (Ron Csillag/Religion News Service)

The volumes resemble barrel slats -- about 3 feet long and 6 inches wide. The paper, edges rounded, looks like the skimpiest gossamer but is surprisingly sturdy, even silky to the touch. The unbound, dog-eared pages are filled with faded

While she is thrilled to be paired with Muhammad Ali, 14-year-old Olivia El-Awady has an even greater motivation Sunday when she takes part in the Dalai Lama's dedication of an interfaith temple in Bloomington.