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Dalai Lama can preach but no talks on politics: Krishna

In the run up to the Dalai Lama’s visit to the contentious Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh in November, S.M Krishna, External Affairs Minister of India, reiterated India’s stance on His Holiness’ upcoming visit to the Aruna

Nepal police arrest several Tibetans on China anniversary: update

At least 38 Tibetan exiles were arrested in Nepal on Thursday on suspicion of planning to hold demonstrations as China marks 60 years of communist rule, AFP reported Nepali police

Dalai Lama jokes of being ‘lazy student’ after receiving honorary degree

The Dalai Lama was welcomed to Calgary on Wednesday with a white cowboy hat reserved for distinguished visitors and an honorary degree that he joked was especially appreciated because he'd always been a "lazy student."

Discontent with Chinese rule hits 21-month high in Hong Kong

Discontent with Beijing rule has hit a 21-month high in Hong Kong just two days before China celebrates the 60th anniversary of Communist rule, according to a poll Tuesday

Hong Kong journalists condemn China’s curb on press freedom

More than 1,300 journalists in Hong Kong joined a signature campaign Wednesday to condemn police brutality towards their colleagues reporting in China and urged authorities to respect media freedom

Taiwan likely to upset China with Tibet, Uighur films

Taiwan will screen films about Tibetans and Uighurs, China's most restive ethnic groups, on Thursday, the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China, sponsors said, likely to anger its diplomatic rival

Dalai Lama in Vancouver

Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama talks to the audience while attending the "Free The Children - We Day" at GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia September 29, 2009. Some 16,000 children gathered from schools in the city to attend the annual celebration of the power of young people to change the world. The Dalai Lama attended the event as part of his visit to Canada.(REUTERS/Andy Clark)

Mayor will ‘white hat’ Dalai Lama

Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier will give the Dalai Lama the city's iconic white cowboy hat Wednesday, a move the city's Tibetan community said will right a nearly 30-year-old wrong

Tibetan community excited for Dalai Lama’s visit

Alberta's Tibetan community is looking forward to Wednesday's visit by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The spiritual leader is set to speak at the Saddledome as part of the University of Calgary's NOW conference.

Dalai Lama calls for a ‘century of peace’ at Vancouver’s We Day

With their lit-up cellphones thrust high in the air, 16,000 young people rocked GM Place Tuesday - but they weren’t there for a standard music concert. The enthusiastic crowd was chanting and cheering for a group of singers, speakers

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