Proteste in Tibet
A Personal Request by Kalon Tripa, Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche
(14 August 2008)
Detail programme of 12-hour long Fasting and Prayer Service
to be observed by Tibetans, Tibet supporters and by the peace
loving people of the world on 30th August 2008 or Last day of
the 6th Month in Tibetan Calendar.
UN experts seek whereabouts of the Panchen Rinpoche and
Tibetans arrested earlier this year
The UN’s Committee against Torture (CAT), an independent body
of experts asked China to provide a complete list of all Tibetan
detained following the March 2008 demonstration in Tibet. This
request also includes information on their current location,
convictions, etc. The independent body of experts monitors the
implementation of the UN’s Convention against Torture and Other
Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment by its State
parties.
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The situation in Tibet is getting worse says world famous
photographer Michel Comte
The Germany’s largest newspaper – Bild with over 17 million
readers launched a photo exhibition “Pictures from Tibet” in
Berlin on the eve of the Olympic Games in Beijing. The
exhibition was organized under its campaign A Heart for Children.
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Grussbotschaft Seiner Heiligkeit des Dalai Lama zu den
Olympischen Spielen
Zur Eröffnung der Olympischen Spiele in Peking entbiete ich
der Volksrepublik China, den Organisatoren sowie den Sportlern
meine besten Grüsse.
Ich habe von Beginn an, seit China sich beworben hat, die
Austragung der Olympischen Spiele in Peking unterstützt. Es ist
ein Augenblick grossen Stolzes für die 1.3 Milliarden Chinesen.
Diese Spiele sollen dazu beitragen, den Olympischen Geist von
Freundschaft, Offenheit und Frieden zu fördern.
Mit meinen Gebeten und besten Wünschen für den Erfolg dieses
Ereignisses.
Der Dalai Lama
6. August 2008
Press Release
July 17, 2008 - Office of H. H. the Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibet Issue
In the light of recent news reports quoting Chinese officials
that the issue of Tibet is only about the person of His Holiness
the Dalai Lama, we would like to take this opportunity to
clarify once again that the issue of Tibet concerns the future
of six million Tibetans in Tibet and not His Holiness the Dalai
Lama. In fact, when the Chinese Government made a five-point
proposal in 1981 which included that "the Dalai Lama will enjoy
the same political status and living conditions as he had before
1959", His Holiness categorically made it clear to the Chinese
leadership that the issue at stake was the well-being of six
million Tibetans, and he personally had nothing to ask of the
Central Chinese government.
His Holiness has stated right from 1969 onwards that even the
continuation of the institution of the Dalai Lama is for the
Tibetan people to decide.
In 1992 His Holiness declared that once we are able to return
to Tibet with meaningful autonomy, he will not play any role in
the future government of Tibet, let alone seek the Dalai Lama's
traditional political position in the government. We would also
like to make it clear, especially to our Chinese brothers and
sisters that Tibetans, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama, do
not even dream of restoring the old society that prevailed in
Tibet before 1959. As a matter of fact, democracy was introduced
in the exile Tibetan community in 1960 through election of
representatives to the Assembly of Tibetan People's Deputies (Parliament
in exile).
Since 2001 Tibetans in exile have an elected political
leadership and His Holiness considers himself in semi-retirement.
However, he will continue to fulfill his life-long commitment to
promote human values and religious harmony.
Following the resumption of talks with the Chinese government
in 2002, His Holiness' envoys have also conveyed at every
meeting that the issue is about the well-being of the Tibetan
people and not of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Chhime R. Chhoekyapa
Secretary to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Contact:
Mr. Tashi Wangdi: 1-347 563 5976 (USA)
Mr. Lobsang Nyandak: 1-908 821 7284
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