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Approximately 30 people - including several representatives from UCSB's chapter of Students for a Free Tibet - gathered outside the Chinese Consulate on Friday. The students were recognizing the 14th birthday of the Buddhist Panchen Lama

Former Tibetan political prisoner Ngawang Sangdrol on April 25, 2003 urged the international community to continue undertaking actions for the release of the Panchen Lama saying her experience showed that his release is possible.

The authorities in Tibet are closing the border with Nepal from tomorrow (27 April), apparently in a bid to prevent the spread of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), according to reports from Nepal and Tibet.

The Dalai Lama will tour the state's Buddhist-dominated districts of West Kameng and Tawang during a 11-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh on April 29. During his stay, the Buddhist holy spiritual leader would consecrate the site

Chronological events surrounding the recognition of the 11th Panchen Lama's 1385-1438 1st Panchen Lama, Khedup Gelek Pelsang 1439-1504 2nd Panchen Lama, Sonam Choklang 1505-1564 3rd Panchen Lama, Wensa Lobsang Dhondup

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy, while celebrating the 15th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Cheokyi Nyima here today, expressed its concern about his continued detention for last eight years by the Chinese authorities.

Over 500 Tibetans of the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (RTYC) and Regional Tibetan Women's Congress (RTWC) today staged a demonstration here seeking the release of the Panchen Lama, Tranzin Gendun Chokyi Niyama, held by the Chinese.

The 14th birthday of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gendhun Choekyi Nyima, was marked here this evening by a rally outside the Chinese Embassy seeking his immediate and unconditional release.

When the Beastie Boys traveled to Taipei, Taiwan, for an April 20 Tibetan Freedom Concert, they found themselves advocating their old cause in a unique political middle ground between the U.S. and China.

Our sincere greetings to fellow Tibetans in and outside Tibet, and to all our friends and supporters all over the world on this auspicious occasion of the birthday of The Panchen Lama, Gendhun Choekyi Nyima. We also want to share our greetings and well wishes with Gendhun Choekyi Nyima on this His 14th birthday.