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Tibet’s spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, visits North America By Tenzin Desal: 23 October 2014
Mahesh Bhatt dressed as a Buddhist monk in one of his upcoming films. Photo: Indian express By Tenzin Desal: 22 October 2014
Dharamshala: - A leading Indian filmmaker, Mahesh Bhatt, has decided get on board of a Tibetan-themed film as the creative producer. Speaking to PTI, he said: “The issue of Tibetan people, who have found home here in India is not known to many, especially the youth so it is important for us to bring the people of India closer to the journey of Tibetans who are now a part of our life through a simple, moving and interesting love story.” The debutant film director, Danish Iqbal, will direct the film which is yet to be named and will star Indian actor Imran Zahid. In an interview with Indian Express Iqbal said: “There is so much happening wherever these people live, but we have turned a blind eye. We want to highlight youth’s ignorance towards this issue with a love story at the centre.” The lead actress is not decided yet and the director said they are open to casting a Tibetan artist for the role. The film will be largely shot in the Tibetan colony of Majnu ka Tila in Delhi and is reported to go on floors by December-January.
Renowned Tibetan Scholar passed away
Dharamshala: - The spiritual leader of Tibet His Holiness the Dalai Lama, in his tour to Canada spoke at various venues to large audiences in Canada. On 21 October,Speaking at the John Oliver School, Vancouver, to an audience comprising of school’s staff, students and parents of the children at the school, he said: “Here in the 21st century, the problems and violence we see around us are not only man-made, but made by educated people. This shows that our existing education systems lack moral principles. “We can’t expect the government to do it, nor the UN. Religion may be of some help, but will not reach all seven billion human beings alive today. The only way is through education. However, at present most education is focused on material things, not on the importance of inner values. This is what we need to change.” Later during the day he addressed a large audience at Vancouver Convention Centre on ‘Science of Education of the Heart.’ “None of us wants trouble or problems and yet we are beset by problems largely of our own making. We use our intelligence and resources to create immensely destructive weapons, which only create suffering. The idea that we can resolve problems by force is out of date. All it means is that the innocent, women and children, suffer most,” he said. On the following day he visited the University of British Columbia and addressed a gathering on ‘The Art and Science of Education of the Heart.’ 10 Canadian MPs from the Parliamentary Members of Tibet met with His Holiness the Dalai Lama on 25 October. During the meeting, the Dalai Lama underscored the environmental significance of Tibet by referring to a Chinese leading ecologist’s concern in which he considered the Tibetan plateau on par with the North and South Poles. The Canadian government granted the resettlement of 1,000 Tibetan refugees from the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and the process of resettlement in various parts of Canada was initiated earlier this year. Flying from Vancouver to Birmingham, Alabama, His Holiness
His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Vancouver, Canada on October 22, 2014. Photo/Robert Semeniuk
was received at the airport by the Mayor, William Bell, and representatives from the University of Alabama, Birmingham. He spoke at a symposium on ‘Neuroplasticity and Healing’, as a part of Birmingham’s Human Rights Week. When asked to give opening remarks he said: “This is the first time I have been to Alabama and it’s an honour for me to begin by engaging with great scientists in discussions of the mind and brain. I have always been curious. Whenever I come across something new to me, I want to know why and how.” On 26 October His Holiness granted an audience with and spoke to Tibetans who had arrived from Atlanta, New York, New Jersey and Minnesota to show solidarity with him. He said: “I’m a
refugee who’s met many people in different parts of the world. My education was in a Buddhist context, but no matter who I meet I don’t feel inferior to them. This is because of the richness of our tradition. It’s a profound tradition. In the past, visitors to Tibet would regard our culture as merely exotic, but this tradition from Nalanda that we have been custodians of is profound and valuable and should be regarded as a part of our world heritage. Even on a personal level, it’s clear to me that if you have peace of mind, it’s the best guarantor of physical health too.” Search comes to an end after deadly blizzard on Nepal-Tibet border
China jails Buddhist spiritual teacher after secret trial in Tibet Tibetan incarnate Lama, Denma Lochoe Rinpoche. Photo: Media File By TPI: 28 October 2014
After brief illness, a renowned Tibetan scholar and Buddhist teacher, Denma Lochoe Rinpoche passed away on 23 October, 2014. It is reported that he had entered the state of Thugdam,a period following the death of a great Buddhist master, during which time they are absorbed in meditative state. He died at the age of 86. Rinpoche is a reincarnate Lama born in Tibet in 1928. After receiving Geshe degree from Drepung monastery in Tibet, he escaped to India and taught at various monasteries and Universities before settling in his private residence in Mcleod Ganj, Dharamsala. He served as the abbot of Namgyal Monastery and is considered as a lineage holder of many profound texts in Buddhism.
This handout photograph released by the NepalArmy on October 16, 2014, shows members of the army pulling dead bodies of trekkers from the Thorung La mountain pass on the Annapurna Circuit,in Manang District,Nepal. (Nepal Army/AFP/Getty Images) By Steve Shaw: 20 October 2014
Dharamshala: - According to a report in The Guardian, Nepal was wrapping up rescue operations in its northern mountains on Monday, saying all the hikers believed to be stranded on a trekking route by a series of unseasonal blizzards and avalanches have been rescued and are safe. It is believed that the majority of casualties were in Thorong La, an apple growing area, which borders Tibet,and a popular area among foreign hikers. P-2.....
Tibetan filmmaker awarded for creative dissidence
Tibetan Delek Hospital marks its 43rd founding anniversary
Khenpo Kartse, a senior Buddhist figure from Yulshul County, eastern Tibet. Photo: TPI By Yeshe Choesang: 20 October 2014
Lhamo Tso accepting award on behalf of Dhondup Wangchen. Photo: Media File By Tenzin Desal: 24 October 2014
Dharamshala: - A Tibetan filmmaker, Dhondup Wangchen has been awarded with The Václav Havel International Prize for Creative Dissent at Oslo Freedom Forum. The award was accepted by Dhondup Wangchen’s wife Lhamo Tso, who campaigned around the world for the release of her husband since he was sentenced for six year s in December, 2009. P-5.....
Dharamshala: - Emerging reports coming out Tibet say a local Chinese court in the Chamdo region of eastern Tibet has sentenced aTibetan spiritual teacher to two and a half years in prison. An influential Buddhist spiritual teacher, “Khenpo Kartse, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison following a secret trial by a Chinese court,” Ven Dhondup, a Tibetan monk from South India told The Tibet Post International. The verdict came almost a year after his arrest in December 2013. The secret trial was held “two to three months ago in a local court in Chamdo Prefecture,” a source from the region told contacts in India, who in turn told media persons. The Tibetan monk was charged at first for allegedly “harming state security” by the Chinese authorities. He was later falsely accused of harbouring another Tibetan monk — allegedly involved in an “unlawful” incident. Kartse’s lawyer, Tang Tianhao, was also pressurised by the government to withdraw from the case. He was allowed to meet Kartse only twice during the trial. Kartse’s family was later forced
to turn to a local attorney for support. Khenpo Kartse is the abbot of Jahpa monastery in Nangchen county, and was arrested during a night raid in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, on 6 December. He was in the city for some work related to the monastery at the time. Thousands of Tibetans rallied for his release at the time of his detention. “Khenpoe Kartse also was reportedly released, but he was later handed over to the Chamdo security officials, sources said. “Later 16 Tibetans were being held for protesting for his release after a clash between the authorities and his supporters occured in Karma township.” “Chinese authorities had suspected him of involvement in antistate activities in Karma town in the Chamdo (Chinese: Qamdo) county, Tibet Autonomous Region prefecture,” Sonam, a Tibetan living in exile told TPI News, citing contacts in the region. According to sources with knowledge of the situation, “eight Tibetans have been arrested in Karma township, Chamdo county over their alleged involvement to a campaign calling for unity among Tibetans.” P-5.....
His Eminence the 17th Karmapa Rinpoche and the dignitaries during the celebration of the founding anniversary of Tibetan Delek Hospital, Dharamshala, India, on 22 October, 2014. Photo: Choneyi Sangpo By Jake Thomas: 14 October 2014
Dharamshala: - A Tibetan hospital that provides health care to Tibetans and local Indian communities in Dharamshala has marked its 43rd anniversary. Speaking at the ceremony which was attended by Health Kalon of Central Tibetan Administration, His Eminence the Karmapa Rinpoche said: “The healthcare services provided by Delek Hospital are really commendable and helpful to the Tibetan community as well as the local Indian people. P-5.....
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New generations will bring change in China, says His Holiness the Dalai Lama
not worried, the truth will come out. Some of the demonstrators are Tibetans. I feel sorry for them and don’t feel anger towards them,” he said. Later in the Alabama Theatre, His Holiness joined religious leaders for an interfaith panel discussion titled “Beyond Belief”. Responding to a question on the extent we should be patient or impatient with regard to human rights, the 1989 Nobel Laureate said, “We all want to live a happy life and this is our basic right. But to achieve happiness our efforts should be realistic, if they are unrealistic we won’t gain satisfactory results.”
Impatience, he said, “can be a source of failure”. Touching on the subject of religion, His Holiness took up the point about whether we should think of one religion and one truth. He said that whether we like it or not, there are different religious traditions in the world. They all convey the same message of love, compassion, forgiveness and tolerance, despite differing in their philosophical views. He concluded that the idea of one religion, one truth is fine on an individual, personal level, but on the level of society at large we need to think in terms of several religions and several truths. The Tibetan spiritual leader also addressed negativity toward Islam and said that all major religions carry a message of love, “That includes Islam, which is one of the world’s great religions. A Muslim friend told me that a genuine Muslim must extend love to all the creatures of Allah and that one who causes bloodshed is no longer a true Muslim. Moreover, the real definition of jihad is the struggle we have with our own destructive emotions.” The interfaith discussion was part of Birmingham’s human rights week, which also included His Holiness visiting Regions Field baseball stadium accompanied by the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. He left Birmingham on October 28 for Philadelphia and Princeton.
the dire consequences of China’s ruthless mining in Tibet. Closing the festival will be the film, Umformung - The Transformation, a story of intense dimensions with two parallel stories: One, that of a Buddhist monk in a search for his inner truths, and the other is that of a female city builder whose belief in life is all about power, greed, and manipulation. There will be thirteen film awards chosen by a grand jury and the Audience Award, decided by the filmgoers. As part of the budding film culture in McLeod Ganj, the festival is independent and aims to give audiences exposure to different ideas, cultures, art, movements and activism from all over the world. The festival was started by Lobsang Wangyal,
a social entrepreneur, in 2004, showing a wide variety of film genres, including feature, short, documentary, music video, animation and experimental, encapsulating the free spirit nature of the festival. Wangyal is known for producing other popular events such as Miss Tibet Pageant, Miss Himalaya Pageant, and Tibetan Music Awards. The festival could not have reached this milestone without the support and dedication of the staff members, volunteers, donors and filmmakers from around the world. The festival will be held for five days, from 25 to 29 October, at the Tibetan Day School at Dolma Chowk, McLeod Ganj, from 5 pm onwards.
in Dharamshala, India and Zurich, Switzerland. The competition in Dharamshala featured 10 short films from genres ranging from romance and comedy to horror and drama. Many young filmmakers chose to use the medium to tackle political messages about the Tibetan freedom struggle, highlighting the importance of film in conveying messages about Tibet. The Jury for this year comprised of Tsering Tashi Gyalthang, Pema Shitsetsang, Losang Gyatso, Kesang Tseten and Tenzing Sonam. Three jury prizes were awarded and an audience award. First Jury Prize went to TashiWangyal for the relationship drama, ‘A Game to Remember’. Second prize was awarded to Taklha for ‘Year 2020’ and third prize went to Tenzin Namdol’s film ‘Drinlen’. The Audience Award for Dharamsala went to Taklha for ‘Year 2020’, a film about Tibetans hope for freedom. The festival representative said Tibet Film Festival is,
“dedicated to DhuondupWangchen who made the film ‘Leaving Fear Behind’. This film was made during the lead up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008 and it has interviews from Tibetans from all across the plateau about their suffering and frustration and unhappiness with the Chinese rule in Tibet. This film came out at a time when there was very little information coming out of Tibet and it became a very rare glimpse into the reality of what is happening inside Tibet.” GolokJigme, who contributed to the making of ‘Leaving Fear Behind’, introduced the festival following the screening of the opening film ‘Saving Dolma’ by director KesangTseten, a tragic and touching documentary about the difficulties faced by Nepalese migrant workers in the Gulf States. The festival had two successful days including packed house screenings of ‘Tibetan Guerrillas in Exile’ and ‘Tibet in Song’, which was followed by a long Q&A with the Director.
By Steve Shaw: 29 October 2014
His Holiness the Dalai Lama attended a series of events in Birmingham, Alabama on October 26. He started by meeting with 350 Tibetans who travelled from New York, New Jersey and Minnesota to show solidarity with him. The Tibetan spiritual leader said change would come in China when the current leadership, which is made up of people who remember the hardships of the Cultural Revolution, is replaced by new generations who have studied abroad and experienced freedom and democracy. He said it might be wishful thinking on the part of democracy activists who expect this change to happen soon and it could take another 10-15 years. Underscoring the importance of education, he said young Tibetans both in Tibet and elsewhere need to acquire a good education so that they will be able to stand on their own feet when the opportunity arises. During his speech he referred to the pro-Shugden demonstrators on the street and said they are exercising their right to freedom of speech. He also spoke of the demonstrators on October 24 while addressing members of his community in Vancouver, Canada, calling the demonstrators “misinformed” and said he felt sorry for them. “I’m
His Holiness the Dalai Lama posing with members of the Tibetan community during their meeting in Birmingham, Alabama on October 26, 2014. Photo/Sonam Zoksang
Free Spirit Film Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary By Steve Shaw: 22 October 2014
Andruk Gonpo Tashi, Supreme Commander of the ‘Four Rivers Six Ranges’ (Chushi Gangdruk). Photo: Media file
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Dharamshala: - The military-dominated regime of China has, for decades, occupied and oppressed Tibetans and its own people. Major cities and counties of Tibet, east to central Tibet has become more like prisons. China’s iron-fisted policy has turned Tibet into a virtual fortress. Our brothers and sisters face gross violation of human rights as a continuing atrocities continue in Tibet. No foreign journalist or diplomat are allowed in, except for a few carefully selected groups. What is Beijing’s master plan? Authorities are tightening their grip, are they trying to isolate Tibet even more from the outside world? Treading a fine line without harming others and voicing their discontent , all 132 martyrs who self-immolated expressed in their last words : “the return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Tibet and Freedom for Tibetans.” We must remember their tribulations, sacrifices, and their aspirations. We all should keep them in our mind as we carry our struggle in exile. Those martyrs loved their people and their country and they gave their lives so that one day Tibet would be free and peaceful. We must continue to speak out on their behalf and condemn China ‘s policies so that we could keep reminding them of their failed policies and so the sacrifices of Tibetans remembered and never forgotten. We know of China’s attempts to silence the world by using its economy as a political tool. Many countries are too afraid to speak out about the injustices being commited not just in Tibet but also in places such as Xinjiang and Hong Kong. However China must realise that as long as they opress people by restricting basic human freedoms and violating human rights, they will not succeed in their campaign to silence the opressed people under its regime. Since 2008, when Tibetans rose against Beijing’s rule, thousands of Tibetans, mostly young, have fallen victim to PLA’s bullet. Many more respected Tibetan spiritual leaders, writers and musicians have been tortured, killed and imprisoned during the nearly 60-years of deadly occupation. One day the whole world needs to see an unbiased, uncensored report on this highly restrictive Himalayan region. The world needs to read and understand what Tibetans and many others have witnessed. It has been a long struggle for Tibetans and we still wait to see a change in Chinese regime. Maoism ideology is still alive in Tibetan regions and unlike in Hong Kong, Tibetans inside Tibet are not entitled to their right to protest and express their discontent. The world has increased pressure on China in the last five decades. Tibetans are respected as a peace-loving and inspiration to the world.
Tibetans both inside and outside Tibet remain united, our spirits our high, our sense of solidarity is strong and our flag of freedom is raised high as a symbol of the non-violent struggle against oppressive regimes. We must continue our fight for freedom through the path of non-violence, the unbreakable way to win. The number of Tibetans killed by the Chinese regime is still unknown, in 1983 the names and places of over 1.2 million Tibetan victims killed in the Chinese military invasion were documented. Among them, over 480,000 Tibetan warriors, mostly serving in the ranks of “Four Rivers, Six Ranges” (Chushi Gangdruk) led by their Supreme Commander Andruk Gonpo Tashi. They fought a heroic guerilla war against China from 1956 until 1974 when the US betrayed them and President Nixon made a deal with China. In 2014, we mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Andruk Gonpo Tashi. As well as fighting against Chinese rule he played a key role in His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s escape to India in March 1959. We must remember this brave man who was aware that the use of violence is against the rules of Buddhism, but armed resistance was in his opinion the only way to protect the faith, nation and country. We must remember the dreams of brave brothers and sisters who, throughout our history, have given their lives and devoted their hearts and minds to Tibet and its people. They did not suffer in vain, they fought and died so that one day Tibet will be free. We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed, our minds and hearts are clear and as our struggle is passed on through generations we must remain united for the journey ahead. We may only be in the middle of our journey and we must continue to endure hardship as a responsible citizen of the snowland. Despite the unrelenting efforts of the totalitarianism and its repressive polices against the Tibetan people, our struggle remains undefeated and morally strong. All peace-loving people around the world must speak up for the Tibetan people and demand an end to occupation, an end to settlements and an end to the terror. Without raising your voice we may never be heard. We are at a critical stage in our struggle. Tibetans living in exile could exercise their democratic rights to choose our leader in the movement. An elected parliament, whose members represents all different parts of Tibet and different religious sects. We have managed to build a highly efficient system that looks to work for the welfare of Tibetans in exile and at the same time trying to resolve the issue of Tibet. A vibrant civil society in exile engaged in various exciting ways to engage, discuss, debate and thereby strengthening our movement. If we could manage to keep our focus on our goal and try to find an amicable resolution of our struggle, no matter how long it takes but our flame of hope will remain alive.
Dharamshala: - The Free Spirit Film Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with a line up of 30 intriguing and compelling films from around the world. Free Spirit Film Festival is an annual event held in McLeod Ganj to promote the joy, beauty and power of cinema. Aimed at sharing beautiful stories, concerns, interests, and creativity, the festival honours and promotes independent filmmakers from around the world. The festival will open with the Indian premiere of Plundering Tibet, a documentary that highlights
Young Tibetan filmmakers showcase their work at Tibetan Film Festival
Golog Jigme addresses attendees of the Tibet Film Festival, Dharamsala. Photo: Steve Shaw By Steve Shaw: 26 October 2014
The Tibet Film Festival’s worldwide short film competition entered its fifth year with a screening of entries on Saturday October 25. The festival took place
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Since the blizzard hit on Wednesday more than 30 bodies have been identified. Amongst those who perished are Canadian, Indian, Israeli, Japanese, Nepalese, Polish and Slovak trekkers. Blizzards and avalanches struck on the Annapurna trail on 16 October. The storm, caused by the tail end of a cyclone that hit the Indian coast a few days earlier,caught hikers off-guard.So far more than 500 people have been rescued. A trekker who spoke to the BBC said: “trekkers were herded to their deaths by ill-equipped guides. If someone had taken the responsibility just to stop people going up there, I’m sure the fatalities would have been a lot less.” However according to a report by The Guardian, Nepalese officials have said that the high death toll is due to budget tourists who tried to save money by not hiring guides to cross a high mountain pass. On Sunday Nepalese officials were forced to close a section of the trekking route after rescuers found themselves having to bring new climbers, who set out on the same mountain trail, to safety. The disaster marks the year’s second mountain disaster in Nepal, after 16 guides were killed in an avalanche on Mount Everest in April. The recent disasters are likely to have an impact on tourism in the area which currently accounts for four percent of Nepal’s economy.
Lhasang Tsering unveiling his new book Random in Dharamshala. Photo: TPI/Choneyi Sangpo By TPI: 15 October 2014
Dharamsala based, Tibetan activist, writer and poet, Lhasang Tsering released his latest book titled Random. During the book launch at a restaurant in Mcleod Ganj he said: “This book is derived from random thoughts and musings I had had during my long
walks in the mountains and while gazing through my home at Tibet across the mountains.” The book is published by Tibet writes, a collective of Tibetan authors and poets writing in English. Random is now available for purchase in bookshops around Dharamsala.
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TED strengthens Tibetan econ- A senior monk sentenced to twelve-year prison term omy through various initiatives By Yeshe Choesang,: 27 October 2014
From left: Mr. Sonam Dorjee, Settlement Officer, Mr Trinlay Gyatso, Secretary of Finance Department, Mr Tenzin Wangyal, TED Coordinator and Mr. Tenzin Norsang, TED Co-ordinator. Photo: DIIR/CTA By Cameron Hickert,: 22 October 2014
D h a r a m s h a l a : - F o c u s i n g e ff o r t s o n strengthening the Tibetan economy through various initiatives, the organisation Tibetan Entrepreneurship Development (TED) Tuesday organised a public talk in Dharamshala’s northern mountain town of Mcleod Ganj as part of its entrepreneurship outreach campaign. In his address, Finance Secretary Mr Trinley Gyatso spoke about the genesis of the TED initiative and the Finance Department’s constant efforts to boost entrepreneurship in the Tibetan community in exile. Many Tibetans already know that TED is an initiative of the Social and Resource Development Fund (SARD) under the Central Tibetan Administration’s Department of Finance. However, Gyatso bolstered this description by stating: “The enterprises under the finance department were privatised during the 12th Kashag. It was decided that the Central Tibetan Administration, being the vanguard of the Tibetan movement, was not to dabble in business. However, the Department of Finance has continued to remain steadfast in its efforts to boost entrepreneurship and strengthen the Tibetan economy through its various initiatives.” TED is one of the Finance Department’s many initiatives, created specifically: “… to affect entrepreneurial knowledge and financial strength in the Tibetan community through workshops, outreach campaigns, job ability
trainings, etc..,” asGyatso explained. Mr Tenzin Wangyal, TED Coordinator, provided an overview of the aims and objectives of the Tibetan Entrepreneurship Development initiative: “The TED initiative was formulated during the previous Kashag. However, it was implemented by the present Kashag under Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay. The TED is an important initiative of the Finance Department, which aims to help Tibetan entrepreneurs and business towards becoming competitive, sustainable and impact-oriented.” “Our major aim, at present, is to provide end-toend support for budding Tibetan entrepreneurs. We will provide them access to knowledge, networks and mentoring,” Wangyal announced to the gathering Tuesday morning. A n o t h e r T E D C o o r d i n a t o r, Te n z i n Norsang, also explained the importance of entrepreneurial knowledge as a means of boosting a nation’s economy. He cited the example of Singapore, a burgeoning citystate of about 50 years, which has achieved considerable economic strength by motivating entrepreneurship among its citizens. Norsang spoke about the need to inculcate entrepreneurial ideas in Tibetan students while they attend school. “Entrepreneurship has been recognised as a significant driver of societal growth. Governments have acknowledged that it helps in motivating individuals, businesses and related stakeholders to develop new opportunities that can create economic growth in their societies,” he said. He urged the public to participate in the TED initiative and explained the services offered by TED, particularly support such as awareness of the legal system, training for refining business plans and basic mentoring. This also includes support in connecting entrepreneurs to capital sources, securing grants and refining business plans. O v e r 5 0 D h a r a m s h a l a - b a s e d Ti b e t a n businessmen, shop and restaurant owners attended the discussion. The TED Team a l s o l a u n c h e d a n e w w e b s i t e ( w w w. tibetanentrepreneurs.org) during the event.
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Dharamshala: - A senior Tibetan Buddhist monk has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment on charges of “contacting outsiders” and for “inciting others” to protest against Chinese repressive policies in Tibet. “Tsangyang Gyatso was sentenced recently after being held in a detention center in Sog County in eastern Tibet for more than six months and exact charges are unknown”, Dorjee, a Tibetan man living in exile with contacts in the county told The Tibet Post International (TPI) on Monday. “Gyatso, a senior Buddhist monk from the Drilda monastery was arrested on 17 March this year along with three others on unknown charges, whilst two others were allegedly seized in connection with the painting of independence slogans and mailing of “anti-China” writings to local officials in Sog county in eastern Tibet,” sources said. Sources said that “Ven Gyatso has reportedly sent a letter to his family describing his life in the Chinese prison and he also mentioned his prison sentence.” “The three monks have been identified as; Tsewang, Atse, and Gyaltsen,” sources said, adding: “their details, including age, current condition and whereabouts are still unknown.” It is also unknown whether or not the Chinese authorities sentenced his colleagues. According to an earlier report by TPI, ‘two monks from another Sog county monastery were allegedly seized by the Chinese police for painting slogans and spreading writings calling for Tibet’s independence from Chinese rule.’ On March 14, Gendun Dakpa, a monk of Tsandan Monastery was detained “for burning the Chinese flag and writing ‘Tibet is Independent’ on the door of Chinese officials stationed at the monastery. He is about 20 years old and from Yang-nge village in Sog
Ven Tsangyang Gyatso, a senior monk from the Sog County’s Drilda Monastery, in an undated photo. Photo: TPI
county’s Yaklu township,” sources further added. Two days later, Choeying Kalden, 20, and also from Tsandan, was detained for “sending anti-China writings to the head officials of the Chinese work team stationed at the monastery.” It was said that the writings were also copied to some of Kalden’s friends among the monks. Kalden is still being held at an unknown location, and no word has been received concerning his current condition. “After their arrests, the monks of Sog Tsandan Monastery were called to the police station each day to be interrogated,” sources added. On 6 March, Chinese authorities in the county arrested five Tibetans, including two Buddhist monks for their role in allegedly “spreading out photographs and information dealing with the
political situation in Tibet.” Sources have stated previously that “on 10 March, over 20 Chinese military convoys with more than 80 security forces were deployed in the county.” Several areas in the region said to be increasingly reeling under a tense situation amid unusual intensification of state surveillance measures, as paramilitary forces and police presence is reported to have significantly increased in recent months. Tibetans face lengthy jail sentences, arbitrary arrests and severe torture for sharing information about the current situation in the county and surrounding areas, where a widespread, systematic crackdown took place after “refusing to display the Chinese national flag” from their traditonal homes.
guests were Kyabje Pari Rinpoche of Sera Jey, Kyabje Bhakdok Rinpoche of Dhampa Sangay Buddhist Center, Mr. Rinchen Dharlo of Tibet Fund, Chisur Gyalnor Tsewang, President and board members of the Tibetan Community of New York and New Jersey, Regional Tibetan Women’s Association, Chushi Gangduk and other Tibetan organisations. Mr. Ngawang Palden, President of the RTYC New York and New Jersey welcomed the guests and members in his opening speech. Mr. Jamphel Tenzin, General Secretary took over the stage as the Master of the ceremony. The cultural event included traditional song and dance performances from local Tibetan dance groups and schools and a screening o f M r. Ta s h i Wa n g c h u k ’s s h o r t Ti b e t a n documentary ‘Scent of Juniper’. Mr. Jampa Yonten, former Cultural Secretary of RTYC NY&NJ, hosted the evening portion of the event said: “I am so glad that the Youth Congress organised such a nice function exclusively filled with our own rich culture. We should have more functions like this so to encourage and built interest about our culture among the younger generation.”
The highlight of the event was a Tibetan handwriting, reading and quiz competition amongst Tibetan students aged 16 and under from the New York Sunday School, Connecticut Tibetan School and Diki Tibetan School. The competition gave Tibetan children the opportunity to showcase their talent and skills in Tibetan language and culture. More than 50 Tibetan students took part and the winners of the competition won a range of prizes. Their parents were also invited on stage in order to recognise their efforts in encouraging their children for taking part in the event. Reflecting on the youth involvement Mr. Jampa Yonten said, “I am also proud to see that the younger Tibetan children who are born or brought up here in the US know and have so much interest in our Tibetan culture, tradition and language.” Other activities included Pak-Dren-Dur (Dough molding/kneading Competition) and ChupaDren-Dur (Chupa Wearing Competition). The event concluded with Gor-Shey, Tibetan circle dance where people young and old danced to the beat of the drum. Chitue Tashi Namgyal wrote to RTYC upon his arrival back in Seattle, “It was a well-organized event and especially the children’s activities. I think this is another way to help develop interest among children learning Tibetan. I will certainly recommend doing something similar in other areas as well,” he said.
Tibet’s culture showcased at New York Tibetan festival By Steve Shaw: 21 October 2014
Dharamshala: - Over 1,000 Tibetans in New York and New Jersey gathered inside the Armenian Church in New York to celebrate the seventh Anniversary of the conferment of the US Congressional Gold Medal to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on 18 October. The celebration was part of the Tibet Culture Festival, a daylong event featuring Tibetan cultural dance, music, songs and a children’s Tibetan reading, writing and quiz competition. The event was organised by the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress of New York and New Jersey (RTYC). The RTYC observed the day as ‘Pha-Khed Tsang-mai Nyin-mo’ as a token of love and gratitude to His Holiness the Dalai Lama for his efforts to preserve and promote the Tibetan Buddhist religion, tradition and culture. The event commenced with the enthronement of the picture of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, followed by Mendel Tensum (Tibetan Religious offering) and the Tibetan National Anthem. North American MP, Tashi Namgyal, presided as the chief guest of function. Among the other
A video journalist reports from a “carefully choreographed” Tibet visit By Steve Shaw: 24 October 2014
Founder of the NGO with guests at the anniversary. Dharamsala India. 27 October 2014.Photo: Choneyi Sangpo By Tenzin Desal: 27 October 2014
Dharamshala: - Tibet Charity, an NGO based in Dharamshala celebrated its 10th anniversary on 27 October. Guests at the ceremony that was held at Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, included chief guest, Sikyong Lobsang Sangay and Special guest, Penpa Tsering, Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament in exile. A short documentary, which was filmed and edited by the students, was screened which highlighted various works the charity organization had been involved in over the past decade. The director of the Tibet Charity, India, Tsering Dhondup read the report of the organisation and detailed important projects they have managed. Under the auspice of Tibet Charity, Tibet
Charity Blood Donors Club organizes blood donors for needy patients around Dharamsala. The founder and Chairman of Tibet Charity, Lakha Rinpoche spoke at the gathering and he said: “it was initially difficult during our early years in exile to contribute to our cause, even if we are desirous of making contributions. But eventually, it became easier after gaining experience. “If younger Tibetans are educated and capable then you can achieve anything, you can be a parliamentarian or Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration, but you can never be Dalai Lama.” Tibet Charity India was founded in 2004 and offers various charitable services including free healthcare and home visits to needy elderly Tibetans around Dharamsala.
Dharamshala:- During a rare escorted visit, a video journalist, Phillip Bromwell was allowed to report from Lhasa, Tibet for the TV news channel RTÉ, the national public service broadcaster of Ireland. During the tour, RTE was allowed to conduct a series of interviews and some of the interviews are seen abruptly cut short by a Chinesespeaking escort. When asked about why Tibetans are protesting, a monk at Jokhang temple who was interviewed answered after a long pause, “this is a difficult question for me.” In an interview with a lecturer from the College of Tibetan Medicine, where students are taught in Tibetan, the lecturer describes the support Tibet has received from the Chinese government and says the region is “well developed and growing rapidly”. Echoing the college lecturer’s comments, a business owner selling traditional Tibetan crafts emphasised the support the Chinese government has given Tibet, telling the journalist that business “has never been better”. Summarising the current situation in Tibet, Mr
Bromwell said that China rejects claims that Beijing’s rule is restricting religious freedom and culture but highlighted the tight security which is clearly visible in the city, including security cameras disguised as prayer wheels. The report shows tourists attracted to the Potala Palace but its lack of identity is evident now that imagery of the Dalai Lama in not permitted. Instead the Chinese flag flies over the palace. Mr Bromwell called the visit “carefully choreographed” and in acknowledging that a true picture of Tibetan life is still “out of reach” he admits that this type of trip will only ever reveal “one side of events”. With the number of self-immolations protestimg Chinese rule, there is a great need for accurate and objective journalism in Tibet. But in response to foreign media reports in the aftermath of the 2008 riots in Lhasa, Beijing has enforced a near-media blackout. Only a few select foreign journalists are allowed to report from the region. Carole McGranahan, a professor from the University of Colorado and a Tibet scholar, in a lecture at Yale University in December 2013, compared Tibet to the highly secretive state of North Korea.
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LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) elp elders get their personal papers in order. Get involved in competitive sports. Friends will appreciate your attention and playful nature. Offer consolation, but don’t give them any direction. You can help them more than they can help you.Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Reevaluate your situation. You will be able to pick up on future trends if you keep your eyes peeled for unique ideas. Compromise will be necessary. Digestive disorders will be a result of family squabbles.Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You can make excellent investments if you are in the right place at the right time. You will have good ideas for home improvement projects. Too much talk will lead to disputes. Family members will not be happy with the amount of time you are spending away from home.Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday. CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Organize social events or family gatherings. Take time to help a friend who hasn’t been feeling well. Expect some flak. Put your time and energy into travel, philosophy, and soul-searching.Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Overindulgence will be a problem if you are out in a social setting. Romance will be yours if you get out and do things in large groups. Get promises in writing or you will be disappointed. Try to keep to yourself; work diligently on domestic chores and responsibilities.Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Things are looking up. Don’t be too quick to blame others for your bad mood. You can meet a new romantic partner or secure the love connection you already have by going out and entertaining yourself. You should be promoting your ideas.Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.
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Tibet visit by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is a possibility
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein. Photo: Media File By Steve Shaw: 24 October 2014
Dharamshala: - Chinese authorities have not ruled out a visit by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to Tibet but said he must apply through the “appropriate channels.” Following his first media briefing as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on 16 October where Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein, announced he had been talking to Chinese authorities about a visit to Tibet, China has said they would not rule anything out, Reuters reported. During a daily briefing on Thursday, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said, “China hopes to develop cooperation with the U.N. High
Commissioner for Human Rights and his office on a foundation of equality and mutual respect, at the same time we also hope that he fulfils his responsibilities fairly and impartially.” If successful, Mr Hussein would be the first U.N. rights chief to visit Tibet since Mary Robinson in 1998. At the time China was criticised for not allowing Ms Robinson to visit any of the major teaching monasteries where protests had previously take place, nor was she able to visit any prisons. Human rights activists said the visit was compromised by the restrictions and she would not get an accurate picture of Tibet. Ms Robinson’s visit to China in 1998 gave hope to the Tibetan community in exile as it was for the first time that the Communist Chinese leadership had been willing to discuss human rights in the region. When she returned she was critical of prisoners being sent to labour camps without trial. Mr Hussein would also possibly be permitted to enter Xinjiang where hundreds have been killed in violent unrest mostly involving the Muslim Uighurs. China began an aggressive counter terrorism campaign across the PRC in response to the violence. Authorities are usually closed off to questions of human rights, often claiming that other countries have no right to interfere in its domestic affairs.
Tibetan Children’s Village celebrates 54th Founding Anniversary By Steve Shaw: 24 October 2014
Dharamshala: - Students paraded to the beat of drums, and performed traditional songs, dances and calisthenics marking the 54th anniversary of the founding of the Tibetan Children’s Village School in Upper Dharamshala on 23 October. The school educates and raises young Tibetan refugee children. Escorted by the school’s marching band, His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa was amongst the special guests in attendance, as well as Religion and Culture Minister, Pema Chinnjor – representing Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay - and Chief Guest Mr Penpa Tsering, Speaker for the Tibetan Parliament in exile. Addressing the ceremony, President of TCV, Tsewang Yeshe said: “Under the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the most difficult time in Tibetan history, in 1960, TCV was started to provide education to Tibetan children. “Without the continued generosity of our friends and supporters and the dedication of our co-workers, TCV wouldn’t be the happy home for so many needy children in exile. Therefore I take the opportunity to extend profound gratitude to each and everyone who supports our work and embrace our children.” The event began with staff, guests and supporters observing an inter-class student parade followed by the Tibetan and Indian national anthems and a minute’s silence in respect for those who have lost their lives in the Tibetan struggle. School President Tsewang Yeshi, made a speech praising the school’s programme and its 54-year history. Students then performed a variety of routines including a song by the infant and junior classes, a traditional Tibetan group dance by senior students and a precisely choreographed calisthenics show. The calisthenics earned applause from the audience
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On its official website it said that the Václav Havel International Prize is awarded for ‘Creative Dissents who, with bravery and ingenuity, unmask the lie of dictatorship by living in truth.’ In 2006, Dhondup Wangchen and his friend Golok Jigme Gyatso, a senior Tibetan monk, documented views of ordinary Tibetan people on the Dalai Lama and the Chinese government rule in the year leading up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The 25-minute video documentary for which 108 ordinary Tibetans were interviewed was titled ‘Leaving Fear Behind’ and had a secret screening in Beijing before being screened throughout the world. However, Golok Jigme safely arrived in Dharamshala earlier this year after attempts to arrest him on an alleged charge of murder. Vaclav Havel was a Czech writer, dissident and statesman. He took part in the Velvet Revolution and the role he played is widely considered to be a major reason for the toppling of communism in Czechoslovakia in 1989. Earlier last week, Sikyong Lobsang Sangay spoke at the Forum 2000, which was founded in 1996 as a joint initiative of the late Czech President Václav Havel, Japanese philanthropist Yohei Sasakawa, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Elie Wiesel.
Tibetan Children’s Village celebrating its 54th founding anniversary in Dharamshala, India, on 23rd October, 2014. Photo: TPI/Dawa Phurbu
as students used their movements and formations to spell “forever gratitude” in thanks to the thousands of donors and friends from around the world and to the people and the Government of India, followed by “Long Live his Holiness”, in thanks to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the support he has given. An energetic drum performance and a speech by village director, Mr Ngodup Wangdu, concluded the celebrations. The Tibetan Children’s Village aims to provide children with the necessary resources and the opportunities to develop their abilities to the fullest and has become an integrated educational community for destitute Tibetan children in exile, as well as for hundreds of those escaping from Tibet every year. As well as teaching the children about Tibetan language and culture, students study science, arts, counseling and information technology. Over it’s 54-year history the school has expanded to have over 16,726 children under their care and has established branches in India extending from Ladakh in the North to Bylakuppe in South.
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“Personally, whenever I suffer any ailment, I avail the services of Dr Tseten la of Delek Hospital. I feel the health facilities of the hospital and the qualifications and determination of the doctors are really admirable. It serves as a perfect role model for aspiring Tibetan doctors.” Mr Dawa Phunkyi, the Health administrator of Delek Hospital read out a report which highlighted works and achievements of the hospital. Mementoes were offered to Mr Harrie Penders and group for extending financial support to the hospital and long-serving staff at the hospital were also awarded to recognize their contributions. As a part of the ceremony, a new residence for the doctors serving at the hospital was inaugurated by Mr Herrie Penders, who was instrumental in funding the complex. The hospital provides medical care at minimal rates and often free of charge for needy patients. Over the years the services increased from a small dispensary to a hospital with improved facilities. The hospital now has 45 patient beds and a separate ward for Tuberculosis patients.
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Despite 50 years of occupation, we seek genuine autonomy for Tibet By Jane Cook: 21 October 2014
Barcelona, 20 October: - Addressing the Catalonia Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, the political leader of Tibetans, Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay said: “despite over 50 years of Chinese occupation and repression in Tibet, we seek genuine autonomy” for the Tibetan people. “It is an honour to welcome the delegation from the people of Tibet to the Catalonia Parliament,” said Mr Jordi Sole I Ferranda, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, welcoming Dr Lobsang Sangay. According to the Central Tibetan Administration, Mr Jordi Sole said that the Catalonia Parliament is concerned wherever human rights are not respected. Other members expressed their concern about the present situation in Tibet. “Since 2009, 132 Tibetans have self-immolated in Tibet. Sadly 113 have died,” said Dr Lobsang Sangay. “The Central Tibetan Administration is very concerned. We have consistently and categorically discouraged self-immolation. But, we support their aspiration calling for the return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and freedom in Tibet.” He said, “The Middle Way Approach respects China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Unfortunately, since January 2010, there has been a stalemate on dialogue with China to resolve the Tibetan issue. The Tibetan political leader then met Mrs Anna Simo I Castello, the Vice-President of the Catalonia Parliament, followed by a lunch meeting with Mr. Jaume Ciurana, the Deputy Mayor of Barcelona City. During the two day visit to the Catalonian capital Barcelona, the Sikyong had 10 interviews and one Press Conference at the Barcelona Press Club. “Yesterday, I witnessed a manifestation in central Barcelona,” he said during the Press conference. “I saw a large gathering of people. This is not possible or allowed in Tibet. Any form of protest means imprisonment and torture.” In response to media questions on the Catalonian people’s demand for independence from Spain, Dr Lobsang Sangay said: “We want what you already have, a genuine autonomy for Tibet” within the
Sikyong Dr. Lobsang Sangay during his visit to the Catalonia, the autonomous region of Spain. Photo: DIIR/CTA
framework of the Chinese constitution.” On the last leg of his four nations Europe visit, Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay arrived in Barcelona on 18 October evening. Ven Thubten Wangchen – member of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile from Europe, the President and Executive members of the Tibetan Community in Spain received Sikyong at the airport. The Tibetan Community members welcomed the Sikyong at the hotel. During his meeting with the Tibetan Community in Spain, he commended them for the two nursing scholarship that the Community provides annually. “We are publicizing our various scholarships so that more students and parents are aware of these scholarships. Our scholarships and monetary incentives are transparent for you all to see,” said Dr Lobsang Sangay. “Education standards in our Tibetan schools is generally improving.” He spoke of Tenzin Chokyi who was the first recipient of the Sikyong Scholarship with cash prize of Rs. 100,000. She had scored 95.4 per cent in her final school exam. Education is important because compared to China’s population of 1.3 billion, we are only 0.05 per cent. For every 1 Tibetan, there are 199 Chinese.
Therefore, we must give education the highest priority and make investment in the education of our children. Dr Lobsang Sangay reminded his fellow Tibetans, that the key Tibetan institutions; schools, religious and cultural centres were set up by His Holiness the Dalai Lama soon after coming into exile for the preservation of Tibetan culture. “It is the responsibility of the older generation to teach His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s biography to their children,” said Sikyong. He said he considers it was extremely important for him to travel to the different places where Tibetans are living to see and listen to their difficulties and problems they face. “Even if I am not able to assist in solving all their problems, at the least, I can give them a sympathetic hearing,” he said. “We all must be vigilant and remain united. Few followers of Dolgyal have been protesting during His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s visits making baseless allegations,” he said. The last program of the Barcelona visit was a public talk at Case del Tibet – Tibet House Sunday night.
Edward Snowden given 2014 Free Spirit Award at film festival By Steve Shaw: 27 October 2014
Dharamshala: - The Free Spirit Film Festival, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend, has awarded NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden their prestigious Free Spirit Award at this year’s festival. The festival began on Saturday, 25 October with the India premiere of Plundering Tibet, a personal take on mining in Tibet, directed by Michael Buckley from Canada. The festival organiser Lobsang Wangyal said that “the documentary shows the dire consequences of China’s ruthless mining in Tibet.” The award was given to Edward Snowden for his revelations about the extensive worldwide surveillance by the government of the United States. The certificate of the award was presented at a ceremony during the 10th anniversary of the Free Spirit Film Festival on 25 October 2014 in McLeod Ganj, India. Mr Snowden (in temporary asylum in Russia due to the cancellation of his passport by the US) was unable to be there in person to receive it. Snowden is a former National Security Agency subcontractor who made headlines in 2013 when he leaked top-secret information about NSA
surveillance activities. The information released about NSA activities is among the most significant leaks in American history. The leaked documents exposed numerous global surveillance programs, many of them run by the US’s NSA along with four other countries, with the cooperation of telecommunication companies and European governments. Snowden’s actions sparked a worldwide discussion of privacy and the responsibilities of governments, and investigation into the misdoings of governments, particularly that of the United States, which continues until this day. The US government has charged Snowden with theft of government property, unauthorized communication of national defense information, and willful communication of classified intelligence with an unauthorized person. The last two charges fall under the Espionage Act, punishable by up to 30 years in prison. Currently living in in exile in Russia, Snowden has been a polarizing figure and people in his own government have talked of imprisonment or death as retribution for his actions. The festival, 10th in series, will also showcase
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Umformung, directed by Sudeep Ranjan Sarkar from Kolkata on the last day. The film is a story of intense dimensions with two parallel stories: one, that of a Buddhist monk in a search for his inner truths, and the other is that of a female city builder whose belief in life is all about power, greed and manipulation. There will be 13 film awards chosen by a jury and an audience award decided by the film-goers, Wangyal said. The Free Spirit Award was started in 2003, and is given to show appreciation for people working for peace and justice, social, and environmental issues from around the world.
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Barlo Yungdrung, Dhanma Tratop, Ngora Tashi Namgyal, Draktsa Dorjee Rigzin, and Yibnub Sonam Nyima were detained in Karma township, on 5 January, where a Tibetan religious figure has been accused of taking illegal role involving anti-state activities. “The five detained Tibetans were identified as Phuntsok Namgyal, Pema Tsultrim and Dorjee Lodoe. They were arrrested on January 3, after several Chinese authorities arrived in the town and started raiding the local houses. Many of them after being severely beaten by the authorities. Kartse or Karma Tsewang, who is also a well known social worker in the Yulshul area, particularly for his active role in relief efforts following a devastating earthquake which hit the region on 14 April 2010. Local sources say that “Chinese officials target Tibetan spiritual figures who advocate the preservation and promotion of Tibetan culture and religion.”
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The Tibet Post International Back Page Focus ‘Everyone likes to watch movies.’ Directors Outline Reasons Tibet World celebrates first anfor ‘Bringing Independent Cinema to the Mountains.’ niversary in Dharamshala, India
15 October 2014
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Dharamsala International Film Festival’s directors, Ritu Sarin and Tenzin Sonam. Photo: media file By Sophie Jay: 26 October 2014
“We always thought Dharamshala would be a great place to hold a film festival, because it’s such a very special town.” The Dharamshala International Film Festival’s (DIFF’s) co-directors, husband and wife Tenzing Sonam and Ritu Sarin, enthused over their brainchild’s third season, taking place between Ocober 30 – November 2, over tea and cake at their spacious mud-built home in Sidphur, close to the Norbulingka Institute. “There’s a nice mix of people and one of our main aims, apart from bringing independent cinema to the mountains, was to have a festival which would bring all the different communities - Tibetans, Indians and expats - together, both to work on the event and as our audiences,” said Ritu. “Dharamshala belongs to many different groups of people who have made it their home, but they don’t have much interaction outside of business, and we felt that such interaction was key in helping to build a nice harmonious future for all the communities living here.” Now in its third year, DIFF has flourished and developed into an event of international acclaim, attracting audiences, film buffs and volunteers from across the world. This year’s festival will showcase documentaries, feature films, animations, shorts, sound installations, a master class by film maker and animator, Gitanjali Rao, and a panel discussion focusing on New Directions in Indian Cinema, with independent film makers Hansal Mehta, Rajat Kapor and Umesh Kulkarni. New to this year’s event is the DIFF Film Fellow’s programme, for which five budding film makers from across the Indian Himalayas have been selected to attend the festival, and participate in master classes, workshops and mentoring sessions with visiting film makers. Asked which films they would especially recommend to a busy person with time to see just a handful, Ritu said: “I recommend they take time off and see them all. “Many people are coming from all over India. This year we have 80 volunteers, 40 of whom are coming from outside Dharamshala especially for the festival, paying their way to be here, so I hope people who are already here will take time off and come and watch the films.”
Whilst Ritu bunked off school aged 14 to nurture her love of films at Hampstead’s Everyman Cinema when her father was working in London, and Tenzing took ‘any opportunity’ to watch Hindi films when growing up in Darjeeling, the pair, both 55, who met at Delhi University, confessed to becoming true films buffs whilst pursuing their masters degrees at the University of California in Berkeley. “No one said ‘I want to be a film maker’ when I was growing up,” said Tenzing. “I never imagined that I would want or even be able to make films myself because it was such a remote possibility. I went to California and joined the journalism school to focus on print journalism, but they also had a documentary department so I took a few classes and discovered that I really liked shooting and editing. Berkeley’s a really great place for watching art house movies so Ritu and I used to watch films all the time. We made our first film together there, and we’ve been making films for most of our lives.” After founding their own non-profit production company, White Crane Arts and Media Trust, in London in 1990, the couple went on to make a number of successful documentaries and feature films including Dreaming Lhasa, The Thread of Karma and When Hari Got Married. In recent years they have attended film festivals from the Arctic to the Amazon to select the films screened at DIFF. Tenzing said: “When we set out to programme the festival we didn’t have a criteria. The whole point was to show films we would like to watch ourselves. Good, independent cinema. “We go to festivals and if we see a film we like we put it on our list. Then we ask all our friends in the business to recommend films to us, and we short list the films and watch them. As we do this certain themes tend to emerge almost organically. This year for instance we have a strong package of films about the Middle East – three documentaries and one feature film – and that was something that was totally unplanned, but during the viewing process they popped up, and they’re all amazing films. Really brilliant.” The festival also boasts an intriguing selection of films about Tibet and China, including Bringing Tibet
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Home, by Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, who will attend the screening, and The Dossier, a documentary on the life of award winning writer and activist, Tsering Woeser, by Chinese film maker, Zhu Rikun. “Tenzin Tsetan Choklay is a local Dharamshala lad who studied here at TCV,” continued Tenzing. “This is his first big film and it’s done very well, so this will be his homecoming premier of this film. “The Dossier is an amazing film which I think will be of very special interest to Tibetan viewers, because you get such an amazing insight into Woeser and what she’s doing and how brave and incredible she is, taking on the Chinese government in all kinds of ways. “Also of special interest to our Tibetan audiences is Vara: A Blessing, by Tibetan/Bhutanese film maker, Khyentse Norbu, who made The Cup and Travellers and Magicians. “Another documentary from Tibet, A Gesar Bard’s Tale, by Tibetan film maker, Lharigtso, and her Finnish/ Irish husband, Donagh Coleman, tells the story of a young Tibetan nomad who acquired the gift of telling the epic story of Tibet’s King Gesar.” However, both Ritu and Tenzin were keen to urge Tibetans to attend a wider range of films than those focusing solely on Tibet and Tibetan issues. “Something we were a bit disappointed about after the first two festivals was that we didn’t get more response from the Tibetan community,” said Tenzing. “They came if there was a Tibetan film or a film about China, but beyond that they were not that curious about the other films on offer, and I think they would gain so much if they came and watched these films too.” Also of particular interest is Liar’s Dice, India’s official entry into the 2014 Oscars’ Best Foreign Film category, filmed mostly in Himachal Pradesh. “There is so much you can convey through films that it’s very hard to do otherwise,” added Ritu. “They are a great way to bring cultures and people together and for people to get some understanding of other issues. We often see stuff about the Middle East on television, but it always looks the same. This year we have films from Egypt, Syria, and from a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, and you really get it inside, so if you’re interested in these issues the insight you can get from watching an amazing film that someone from that place spent years of their life making is enormous. We consider most of the films we have selected to be not only extremely good, but also very important.” “What we really hope to do during this festival is to bring Dharamshala’s different communities together on a non-partisan platform, watching movies,” added Tenzing. “Because everyone likes to watch movies.” The Films will be screened at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, and the Clubhouse. For more information, including screening schedules, please visit: diff.co.in.
Dharamshala: - The non-profit organisation, Tibet World celebrated its first anniversary on Sunday 19 October and the opening of their new premises, on Jogiwara Road. Staff, volunteers and supporters observed a ceremonial ribbon cutting, speeches and lighting of butter lamps by guests of honour, Mr Wilfred Pfeffer, President of Kailash Haus and Tibetan Parliament-in-exile speaker, Mr Penpa Tsering, as well as a speech by director, Yeshe Lhundup and student performances at Tibet World’s new premises. During the busy event Mr Lhundup reflected on the past year, “We’ve made big progress. “We started from a small office, but we have had so many international volunteers and I’d like to thank everyone who has become involved with Tibet World over the past year over the past year. It is their contributions which have enabled us to grow into what we’ve become today,” he said. Tibet World has welcomed over 700 students and 220 international volunteers since it started a year ago. Students have been given the opportunity to attend classes in English, French, German, Chinese and Tibetan, as well as daily yoga classes and weekly cultural evenings showcasing Tibetan song, dance and folk tales. Its new centre boasts classrooms, a performance and lecture hall, a café, a library and accommodation for volunteers and visitors. Mr Lhundup offered special thanks to Kailash Haus and Tsechock Ling Monastery for their long-term support and unveiled Tibet World’s new logo, which features a snow lion head to represent Tibet and four elements representing the world, “Tibet World is not only for Tibetans, but for the whole world, because Tibet needs the world and the world needs Tibet. Everything is interdependent,” he said. Mr Wilfred Pfeffer said: “I am quite sure that we can go back to a Tibet where you can speak Tibetan, where you can also speak Chinese, where you can also speak English and since you are learning here, you are becoming a person for the future, you are well prepared for the wonderful time that Tibet will be free.”
Tibet World celebrating its first anniversary on Sunday 19 October and the opening of their new premises, on Jogiwara Road, Dharamshala, India. Photo: TPI/Steve Shaw
Mr Penpa Tsering followed Mr Pfeffer’s speech saying Mr Lhundup is, “not just a dreamer but a visionary and you need people like him with a long term vision to make things happen.” “All Tibetan have a responsibility to help preserve our language and culture and so I wanted to provide a platform upon which we could promote education, raise cultural awareness and impart Tibetan values to the world by inspiring people to initiate peace, harmony and compassion,” said Mr Lhundup. “Our mission is to change the world and I hope everyone continues to support us.”
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