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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Meets with US Congressional Leaders

By Colleen McKown, The Tibet Post

Thousands of people gathered during His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s public talk entitled "A Talk for World Peace" at the West Lawn of the US Capitol in Washington DC, USA, on July 9, 2011. Photo: TPI Official website of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Washington DC, USA, 11 July 2011 - On July 11, the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso left early in the morning for the Verizon Center to continue his preparatory rituals. Thereafter, he visited the offices of Radio Continues on Page 9...

Welcomes with 300 Black balloons

On June 28, 2011, the Tibet Initiative Deutschland (TID) greeted Chinese prime minister Wen Jiabao in front of the German Kanzleramt with 300 black ballons symbolizing the disappearance of 300 Kirti monks since March 2011. Photo: TPI

By TID, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: On July 7, the first day of the Kalachakra Initiation in Washington, DC, the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama met with several members of the US Congress. The bipartisan group included House Speaker John Boehner, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and six other congressional leaders.

Part of HH's purpose in meeting with US officials was to explain his recent decision to relinquish his political authority. His Holiness feels that rule by religious leaders is out of date, and supports the separation of relgion and politics. His Holiness has been a long admirer of the democratic system, having witnessed from a young age the difference between the governments of China and India.

"In Peking [Beijing], Congress meeting silent," said the Dalai Lama in a press conference after the meeting, laughing. "Whereas in India, full of noise.

In parliament, members very fond to criticize each other. " Impressed by the freedom of thought and speech he saw in India, he began the democratization process of the Tibetan exile government after coming to India as a refugee in 1959.

"So now, our small organization in exile community is a fully democratic institution. So we really feel

The spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama introducing the newly elected political leaders of the Tibetan Administration on Capitol Hill, Washington DC, USA, on 7th July 2011. Photo: Nangsa FB

very, very proud," His Holiness said.

Speaking of his decision to meet with members of the US Congress, His Holiness stated that he felt

Monks of Surmang Protest 90th Anniversary of CCP Games

Berlin: - On June 28, 2011, the Tibet Initiative Deutschland (TID) greeted Chinese prime minister Wen Jiabao in front of the German Kanzleramt with 300 black balloons symbolizing the disappearance of 300 Kirti monks since March 2011. Ahead of inter-governmental talks, Wen Jiabao was received with the highest military honors by Germany's

it was "my duty to report to my long time supporter and long time friend."

Boehner and Pelosi both emphasized how their See on Page 4....

China’s 60 Years of Occupation

Tibetans protest against 60 years of Chinese occupation, Dharamshala, India, 13th July 2011.

Photo: TPI

By The Tibet Post International

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Tibetans Show Support for Uyghur

Dharamsala, July 13,2011: - Tibetans and supporters rallied from the main temple Tsuglakhang and gathered at TCV Day School in McLeod Ganj despite the intermittent rains to protest the Chinese government's planned See on Page 6..

Cultural Genocide in Tibet

Peaceful Uyghur demonstration in Brussels: Tibetans and others show their solidarity. Photo TPI

One of the latest photos from the Nangchen county town of eastern Tibet. Photo: TPI

By Colleen McKown, The Tibet Post

By YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: - A group of 10 Tibetans joined Uyghur protesters outside the Chinese embassy in Belgium on July 6, showing their solidarity with the people of East Turkestan. The peaceful demonstrators were protesting the events of July 5, 2009 in Urumqi.

The group of 75 protesters included, besides Uyghur and Tibetans, supporters from Lebanon, Iran, Albania, Iraq, China, and Mongolia. During the demonstration, organized by the Uyghur Association Belgium, the group held up banners with various slogans, among them "Free Uyghur," "We Want Justice," "Freedom for Tibet" and Continues on Page 10....

Dharamshala: - Plans by the Chinese authorities for public games celebrating what the Chinese Government calls its "90th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party" have been protested by local Tibetans in Kham Nangchen, eastern Tibet, according to latest confirmed information received by The Tibet Post International.

The games were meant to commence on July 6, 2011, the same day as His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 76th birthday. As a result, Tibetans viewed the games as "disrespect to the Dalai Lama," said a Tibetan source in Nangchen.

Citing the "Yushul Earthquake of 2010 and the

great suffering it caused," the people and monks of Surmang Monastery refused to take part in any celebrations. It was widely believed the games were being planned to falsely portray Tibetans in Nangchen as happy during the anniversary of "Tibet's liberation."

Monks in Nangchen responded to local authorities by saying "...if the games are to happen, then let them happen in another area. There is no place for any festive games in Nangchen, we will completely refuse to cooperate."

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By Colleen McKown, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: - Thupten Samphel, the secretary of the Department of Information and International Relations, members of the Director for the Tibetan Center of Human Rights and Democracy, and Anant Ashthana of the Delhi office of the Human Rights Law Network introduced their new book this morning (4th July). For "Imposing Modernity Continues on Page 6 .....

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Environmental Talks on Tibet Impress Students Article by Samuel Ivor, The Tibet Post

Dhondup Dolma Bhartso, an environmental researcher, speaks to senior students at Sambhota Tibetan School at Paonta Sahib during an awareness talk on Tibet's environmental and developmental issues. Photo: CTA Media: Tibet Net

Dharamshala- The last in a series on environmental talks on the ecological environment in Tibet have made a deep impression on the Tibetan youth in North India. The series of talks, which discuss Tibet's environment, were organized by the Department of Information and International Relations and the Education

Department, and also commemorates the 75th birthday anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Ms Chokyi and Mr Tempa Gyaltsen Zamlha, from the Environment and Development Desk of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), discussed at great depth Tibet's current environmental issues to

students in Dalhousie, Dholanji and Shimla.

Between the 28th of June and the 2nd of July speeches were held in the higher education schools, which highlighted environmental issues in Tibet, as well as discussing development issues.

Talks were also presented by Jigme Norbu and Dhondup Dolma Bhartso, who are researchers on the issue.

These were held at the Tibet Homes Foundation and in schools across the region.

Issues such as climate change in Tibet, the resettlement of nomads, resource exploitation (mining) and huge damming schemes on soime of the great Tibetan rivers were highlighted. The presentation also consisted of documentary films on Tibet.

One of the key themes throughout the talks was on how to prevent the Chinese government from destroying Tibet's fragile and unique environment.

In a message to ‘TibetNet', Ms Dhondup Dolma Bhartso highlighted: "We would like to thank all the school administrators and their team for making the programme very successful and meaningful as well."

There is growing concern for the ecosystem of the Tibetan plateau, and the issue was raised by the CTA on a trip to Australia earlier this year. Tibet is deemed my many as ‘the water tower of Asia', and pressure is growing on Chinese policy makers in the region to respect the unique ecosystem.

Report Calls for Protection of Tibetan Women in Nepal

On 18th April 2011, Kathmandu, Nepal, Nepalese police personels forced a Tibetan woman to take-off her T-shirt, because of the slogan on it stating "Save Tibet", which humilated her as only her bra was covering her dignity from the surrounding people and security personnel. Photo: TPI

By Colleen McKown, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: - The Tibetan Women's Association (TWA) has prepared a shadow report in response to Nepal's report to the 49th session of the Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The report details abuses against Tibetan women living in Nepal.

The report submitted in 2010 to the CEDAW only briefly mentions refugee women, claiming that their rights are protected. No mention of Tibetan women as a group or claims that abuses exist are made in the report.

According to the report by TWA, "women who become internally displaced persons or refugees in foreign countries are much more vulnerable to abuses, such as trafficking and sexual abuse. They are known to be victimized in many ways-verbally,

sexually,physically and mentally within refugee camps."

TWA, the second-largest Tibetan nongovernmental association, seeks to preserve human rights for Tibetan women living in Tibet as well as in exile.

With 15,000 members outside Tibet, their slogan is "advocacy for home, action in exile."

The report acknowledges that much progress has been made in Nepal to ensure the equality of women in general, but says that that equality has not extended to Tibetan refugee women.

The report cites numerous examples of sexual harassment and other abuses of Tibetan women by Nepali police.

Human Rights Watch conducted an investigation into the harassment of Tibetan women, using interviews, eyewitness accounts and accounts from

medical professionals. Several specific examples are cited in the TWA report.

The cases cited in the report have taken place at protests outside of the United Nations (UN) House and the Chinese Embassy. Women are often touched and spoken to inappropriately both at the protests and at the police station following arrest. The arrest itself routinely happens without a warrant.

Other abuses concern "refoulment," the deportation of any refugee whose life or freedom could be in danger upon return to their country. Refoulment is prohibited by international law.

However, there have been several cases reported in Nepal against Tibetans.

The report cites one particularly grim case concerning the treat of deportation.

A Tibetan woman traveling in a group of seven was raped 12 times by Nepali police officers. The group was told that they would all be deported if the woman did not agree. Later, the Nepali Ministry of Home Affairs denied the police involvement.

Welfare officers and medical examiners at the Kathmandu reception centers say that the rape of Tibetan women by Nepali police is very common. Fearing deportation, social ostracizing or, for nuns, expulsion from their order, the women typically do not report the rape.

The report goes on to detail the abuses of women's political rights in Nepal.

During the 2010 Kalon Tripa elections, both Tibetan woman and men were prevented from voting at three different voting centers. In 2008, 560 Tibetan women were arrested following three allwomen rallies in Kathmandu.

The TWA calls for the government in Nepal to take action to end arbitrary arrest, public ally oppose deportation, ensure that police officers stop sexually

The Tibet Post

The Tibet Games: Promotes Tibetan Culture and Heritage

A Tibetan kid celebrating His Holiness the Dalai Lama's birthday during the Tibet gamce event in Dharamshala, India on 6th July 2011. Photo: TPI

By Samuel Ivor, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala- The Tibetan community gathered on Wednesday (July 6th) to attend the cultural event ‘The Tibet Games' was held yesterday in the TCV day school, Dharamshala, to a successful and remarkable turnout.

In an event which gathered hundreds from the local community, and coinciding with the Dalai Lamas 76th birthday, Tibetan culture was truly celebrated in style yesterday as Tibetans of all ages participated in the colorful event.

Amid a mixture of archery competitions, traditional Tibetan singing and dancing, and event a rock-carrying race, the crowd of hundreds-strong cheered and celebrated the traditional cultural games.

To add to the cultural celebration, most of the community were dressed in their Traditional - Tibetan attire. Participants and audience members could be seen wearing colorful silk ‘chupas' and ‘wojuks', adding to the beauty of the celebration of Tibet's rich history.

Roars of laughter could be heard from the crowd during the archery competition, when practically every participant missed the target at close range; with good humor.

The event was coordinated by Dolka of ‘Tibet I Care'. She maintains that it is a movement, a reason why ‘Tibet i-care' does not ask for money, and maintains a strong sense of cultural identity and independence that sets it apart from many other local movements. The

organization is: "a grassroots movement which would become a spiritual and cultural movement among young Tibetans which would help them understand their identity, and learn how to be modern, at the same time respect traditional values.

This could soon become a trend among young brigands to be responsible not only as a Tibetan refugee struggling for freedom, but also help spread universal values like love and care for all" The Tibet games also promoted ‘Lhakar', which is ‘white Wednesday'; a cultural movement in Tibet encouraging Tibetan identity.

Lhakar involves celebrating and maintaining Tibetan identity by wearing Tibetan clothes, eating typically Tibetan food, and maintaining a sense of Tibetan identity. A pledge was made by a large portion of the audience to conduct and celebrate ‘white Wednesday', a huge benefit for a community that is growing culturally diverse.

The event also seemed a perfect way for many in the audience to celebrate his Holiness the Dalai Lamas 76th birthday; who is currently in Washington.

Tiibet I Care state that: "this movement is all about giving your best as an individual, to Tibet and to the world"; thee young group certainly proved themselves true on the buoyant event on Wednesday.

.....Protest 90th Anniversary of CCP Games Continues from front page the monastery. To date, the monks haven't returned to Sumrang monastery.

It is believed monks have returned to their native homes and are also being hidden by local people who supported their peaceful protest.

The source mentioned small celebrations for the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the 14 Dalai Lama's birthday had occurred which "raised tensions" in Nangchen.

In light of the monks' protest, the games were rescheduled for July 10, 2011.

Having failed to return, Chinese authorities in Nangchen warned of "harsh consequences" if the monks continue to "disobey orders," according to the source.

As a result, the situation in Nangchen is tense. "No one knows what is going to happen next," the source in Nangchen said.

assaulting female protesters, oppose the deportation of any Tibetan who faces the risk of persecution, and conduct investigations into sexual abuses taken place since the last CEDAW report.

So far, the report claims, "Nepali security has not refrained from reining in the Tibetan people in Nepal, especially the women, for expressing their resentment and exercising their basic human rights: freedom of speech and expression."

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His Holiness Meets US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Members

Penpa Tsering (speaker of Tibetan Parliament in Exile), Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) Dr. Lobsang Sangay (Kalon Tripa - elect) With His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the US Capitol in Washington DC on July 13, 2011.

Photo.Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL

By Official website of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

Washington DC, USA, 13 July 2011 On July 13th the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama left for the teaching venue very early in the morning to undertake the selfgeneration prayers, part of the Kalachakra preparatory rituals.

Later in the morning, His Holiness visited Capitol Hill to meet members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Speaker Penpa Tsering, Kalon Tripa-elect Lobsang Sangay, Special Envoy Lodi Gyari and Secretary Tenzin Taklha accompanied His Holiness. Chairman of the Committee, Senator John Kerry, and 11 members of the Committee were present .

Senator Kerry formally welcomed His Holiness saying ‘Tashi Delek". He said he admired His Holiness' message of peace. Senator Kerry said that Congress had the greatest respect for His Holiness as indicated by the Congressional Gold Medal bestowed on him in 2007. Senator Richard Lugar, the Ranking Member, spoke next. He, too, expressed his admiration of His Holiness and assured him that he had strong friends in the Senate.

Senator Kerry also welcomed Kalon Tripa-elect Dr. Lobsang Sangay.

Speaker Penpa Tsering was also introduced to the members of Congress.

In his remarks, His Holiness explained the devolution of his authority. He then talked about people being important saying that just as the world belonged to humanity, China belonged to the Chinese people. His Holiness also talked about his deep admiration of democratic principles and about how the Tibetan people appreciated the democratic freedom in the United States.

His Holiness said he wanted to thank the United States Senate for the good support to the Tibetans. He reiterated that Tibetans were looking for a solution that did not involve separation of Tibet from China.

His Holiness also talked about the situation in Tibet where there were increasing control in the people's ability to preserve and promote their identity and culture. He said one source of encouragement was the growing interest in Tibetan Buddhism in the Chinese community. His Holiness highlighted the right of the 1.3 billion in China to know reality as also their having the ability to judge what is right and wrong. Therefore, His Holiness said that censorship was immoral and

transparency was needed in China.

Dr. Lobsang Sangay informed the Committee members of the situation in Tibet and how there was a form of undeclared martial law in Tibet. He also laid emphasis on the need to support education of the Tibetan people and to help them have economic sustenance.

The senators and the Tibetan leaders discussed what the Senate could do to help the Tibetan people.

Following this meeting, His Holiness attended a separate function within the Capitol complex, where he was presented with the Mother Teresa International Caring Award for dedicating his life to promoting the values of caring, compassion and public service by former senators Robert Dole and Tom Daschle, honorary co-chairs and Mr. Val J. Halamandaris, executive director of the Caring Institute.

"Today we were honored to recognize the peaceful work that one man has accomplished because he truly cares for the people he serves," said Senator Daschle.

"His Holiness is driven by a sincere compassion for people," said Senator Dole. "The Caring Institute was founded upon this same concept. Its mission is rooted in Mother Teresa's directive that we must reverse the poverty of spirit that exists in our world today."

"In Tibetan Buddhism, a Bodhisattva is anyone who is motivated by compassion and seeks enlightenment.

The Tibetan name Dalai Lama means Ocean of Wisdom. His Holiness is the personification of caring, compassion and kindness," said Mr. Halamandaris.

"Our goal is to highlight incredible people who give back to society in outstanding ways and who are truly making a difference in our world."

In his communication informing His Holiness of the award, Senator Dole had said, "No one better personifies the value of caring than you. Caring is, after all, a synonym for compassion - a value which is central to your religion. You have devoted your life to promoting this value worldwide."

Mother Teresa was among those who had been honored with this award by the Caring Institute, which was "founded in 1985 to honor and promote the values of caring, integrity, and public service." The Institute draws its inspiration from Mother Teresa, about whom a documentary was shown at the beginning of the award ceremony.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Meets with US Official Dharamshala: - The spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama met with a top US State Department official in capital Washington DC on Tuesday, July 5. His Holiness, who celebrated his 76th birthday yesterday, is in the US to offer an 10-day Kalachakra initiation.

Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero expressed US support for Tibet, speaking with His Holiness about the importance of preserving Tibet's cultural identity and protecting human rights in Chinese-governed Tibet. She "commended the Dalai Lama for his commitment to peace and nonviolence and the pursuit of dialogue with the Chinese government," according to a statement by the US State Department.

His Holiness has renounced his political role in the Tibetan Government in Exile; he is mainly in Washington to fulfill his duties as the Tibetan spiritual leader.

His Holiness will spend most of his time conducting the Kalachakra ceremony.

However, His Holiness continues to advocate for the rights of the Tibetan people, and will also meet with political leaders during his stay in Washington.

At the invitation of Speaker of the House John Boehner, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will meet with congressional leaders including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi at Capitol Hill on Thursday.

It remains unclear whether His Holiness will meet with President Barack Obama during his time in the US. A meeting between the two would anger China, who sees His Holiness as a "separatist" who wants Tibet to split with China. His Holiness has countered separatist accusations, stating that he only wants to protect the basic human rights and cultural identity of the Tibetan people.

Obama has met with His Holiness once before, in February 2011. This meeting was not received well by the Chinese government, who viewed the meeting as a symbol of US support for an independent Tibet. After that meeting, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry demanded that the US "stop conniving and supporting anti-Chinese His Holiness expressed his appreciation of the work of the late Mother Teresa and said he was honored to be receiving this award.

His Holiness then returned to the Verizon Center, the venue of the teachings.

The afternoon session began with the recitation of the Heart Sutra in English.

(On July 11, 2011 the session had begun with the recitation of the Heart Sutra in Japanese and Vietnamese.) Following the recitation, His Holiness explained that in the Chinese translation of the Heart Sutra, the word "too" was not there in the following sentence, "the five aggregates, too, are by their nature empty." He said it was there in the Tibetan version as well as in Sanskrit.

He said the word "too" was critical in giving a profound meaning to the sentence as it emphasized the selflessness of the person as well as the selflessness of phenomena.

Thereafter, His Holiness completed the preliminary initiation for students, which included generation of Bodhicitta and the distribution of the protective string and the Kusha grass to study the dreams.

President Obama's emissary, Valerie Jarrett (ctr) and US State Department Under Secretary Maria Otero (rt) talking to HHDL. (www.dalailama.com)

By Colleen McKown, The Tibet Post

separatist forces," and stated that their meeting "grossly violated the norms governing...international relations."

China has made its stance clear regarding meetings between the Dalai Lama and US government officials.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei told the press today that "we are firmly against the Dalai Lama engaging in activities aimed at splitting the motherland through overseas visits...we oppose any foreign government or politicians supporting or abbeting in such activities by the Dalai

Lama."

Hong said China hopes that "the United States strictly abide by its promises on the Tibet issue and ... cautiously and appropriately deal with relevant issues."

Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee have urged the president to meet with the Dalai Lama despite Chinese opposition. The committee, chaired by Republican Ileana RosLehtinen, expressed the opinion that the Obama administration should "pay the proper respect that this leader deserves."

Retract Congrats to Communists

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Meets with Canadian PM Stephen Haper. Photo: File

By The Tibet Post International

MontrĂŠal, Friday, 8 July 2011: - The Canada Tibet Committee is calling upon the Conservative Party of Canada to retract the congratulatory letter that the party sent to the Communist Party of China (CPC) on its 90th anniversary.

The letter's existence first reported first by Chinese news agencies congratulates the communists on their anniversary and notes that the Conservative party "look(s) forward to future relations between the two parties." ``Wittingly or not someone at the Conservative party fell into a trap that only serves the propaganda interests of one of the most repressive regimes in the world and the right thing to do is to eat the flattering, backslapping words and do so publicly,`` said CTC executive director Dermod Travis. ``The Conservative party under former

leaders would have shuddered at the thought of sending a similar letter to the National party of South Africa while that regime practiced its repressive policies of apartheid and someone at today`s Conservative HQ should be wise enough to appreciate that the CPC regime - which only maintains power through military oppression - doesn`t deserve congratulations, but rebuke.`` The CTC urges the Harper government to send a note to its political wing to cease interfering in Canadian foreign policy to avoid such misguided missives in the future.

The Canada Tibet Committee is an independent non-governmental organization of Tibetans and nonTibetans living in Canada, who are concerned about the continuing human rights violations and lack of democratic freedom in Tibet.

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By Piotr Cykowski, The Tibet Post

European Council of Mongolia-Uyghur-Tibet-China logo: TPI

By Colleen McKown, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: On Wednesday, July 6, on the occasion of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 76th birthday, the ChineseTibetan Friendship Society Europe organized a celebration in Brussels.

During the celebration, which over 175 attended, the European Council of Mongolia-Uyghur-Tibet-China was launched.

The Chinese-Tibetan Friendship Association Europe (CTFAE) has existed for one year. The aim of the association, according to Chairman Lobsang Wangdu, is to promote understanding and cooperation between the Chinese and Tibetan people.

The new organization, the European Council of Mongolia-Uyghur-TibetChina (ECMUTC) strives to serve as a forum for the people of Mongolia, East Turkistan, Tibet and China to learn from each others' cultural identities. Their slogan is Freedom-Equality-LoveCulture-Peace.

Mrs. Mona Zhimin Tang introduced and closed the meeting, taking a moment of silence at the end to commemorate the "millions of people who died during more than 60 years of oppression by the Chinese Communist Party."

Mr. Xi Hai Ming, a Mongolian activist, spoke next, highlighting the similarities between the Tibetan people and the Mongolian people. Both observe the same form of Buddhism and have suffered similar abuses by the Chinese government.

He then presented the new organization, the ECMUTC. The organization is unique in that it brings several specific cultural groups together. "This is very symbolic," he said. "We all have to work together for freedom and we hope to have much support."

Mrs. Liao Tian Qi, a Chinese writer who has worked with the International Campaign for Tibet, said, "I'm deeply moved by seeing so much people here together showing their respect to His Holiness the Dalai Lama."

Mr. Andrew Swan of the Unrepresented Nations and People's Organisation (UNPO), said that the launch of the new organization is a "key moment in the campaign for human rights, freedom of expression, and respect for multiculturalism in China." Members of East Turkistan, Tibet and Inner Mongolia are members of UNPO, and have worked to raise awareness of human rights abuses under the People's Republic of China. "You can place no confidence in a judicial system that is intended to

protect the State and by extension the interest of the Communist Party."

He made the distinction between the communist government of China and actual Chinese citizens, claiming that China is full of diversity and cannot be considered as a whole.

Mr. Lobsang Nyima, Liason Officer for relations with China in several European cities, is currently based in Geneva. He said, "We have a deep respect for everyone who has compassion in the heart...both Chinese and Tibetans need more understanding among each other."

He stressed that the reason Tibetans are so respected worldwide is due to their compassion, love, and tolerance, values extolled by the Buddhist religion, and he urged all Tibetans to carry on these values and their culture to the next generation.

Mrs. Zhimin Tang, at the close of the meeting, expressed hope that the new

Warsaw: - Tibet friends inspired by a small group of young Tibetans and supported by Tibetan Community in Poland will start twenty days long bicycle tour from Krakow, a historical capital of Poland to Gdansk on the coast of Baltic Sea - where Solidarity Movement was born lead by Lech Walesa in 80's. On the route group of Tibetans will meet local activist and take part in various events in major cities to promote case of Tibet and collect signatures about situation in Kirti Monastery in Eastern Tibet.

"Chinese government is determined to destroy our Tibetan culture and stop all dissent. But we will not be silent" told Kunchok Sangpo, main organizer of the Cycling for Tibet from Students for a Free Tibet, Warsaw.

Tibetan Street Gallery - street art artists for Tibet Third year on Tibet Roundabout in Warsaw, graffiti painters and Tibet activist create works dedicated to Tibet.

First paintings were created in 2009 to celebrate Honorary Citizenship of Warsaw offered then to His Holiness Dalai Lama by Council of Warsaw. In October 2010 a Mayor of Warsaw officially opened Tibet Roundabout and situated here information dedicated to Heroes of Tibetan Upraising 1959, His Holiness wrote then in his message: "The dedication of this "Tibet

organization will work together with the Chinese-Tibetan Friendship Society Europe. "The suffering of Tibetans, Mongolians, Uyghur and Chinese are the same, so we need to work together," she said.

Roundabout" is another means of connecting the city of Warsaw and Tibetan people". This year painting is supported by Municipality of Warsaw.

Three Days with Tibet in Cultural Center in Warsaw Co organized by Tibetan Programme of The Other Space and Lech Walesa Institute events will start with concert of monks from Drepung Monastery in India. Every day film screenings - with Polish premiere of famed "Sun Behind

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.....Meets with US Congressional Leaders Continues from front page support for His Holiness and the Tibetan people is an issue that receives strong support by both the Democratic and Republican parties.

"Here in the Congress, our commitment to the Tibetan people has always brought the two parties together, and I expect it will continue to do so, no matter how long it takes," Boehner stated.

Boeher also spoke of the strong bond between the Dalai Lama and the American people, saying that the Dalai Lama exemplifies values that everyone can admire and cherish.

"His example humbles nations such as ours that work to spread freedom, tolerance, and respect for human dignity," Boehner claimed. "We extend to you, Your Holiness, on behalf of the peope whom we serve, our solidarity, our support and our hope that you will come back soon."

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, a longtime supporter of the religious and cultural rights of the Tibetan people, emphasized the long history between the United States and the Dalai Lama.

She spoke of a watch given to His Holiness when he was a boy by President Franklin Roosevelt, and about the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to His Holiness in 2007 by President George W. Bush.

"It is with great admiration and historic honor to join the Speaker and our colleagues, in a bipartisan way to welcome His Holiness," she stated.

Ilena Ros-Lehtinen, a strong supporter of the Tibetan people, spoke out against the way the Chinese government has treated Tibetans. "Beijing is implementing new policies to wipe out the Tibetan culture, such as facilitating the immigration of Han Chinese into Tibet and forcing Tibetan herders to leave the plateau and resettle in concrete block apartments," she asserted.

She strongly urged President Barack Obama to meet with His Holiness. "It must be clear that the US sides with the victims in Tibet, not the perpetrators in Beijing. President Obama has an opportunity to make a strong statement about what we stand for by meeting with the Dalai Lama," she said.

In regards to a presidential meeting with His Holiness, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said at this point "there has not been a decision." Such a meeting, China has made clear, would hinder US-China relations; however, not holding a meeting would spark much criticism among the large number of Dalai Lama and Tibet supporters in the US. Some analysts think Obama might hold a quiet meeting before His Holiness leaves Washington.

Clouds" and meetings about cultural resistance in Tibet with Dechen Pemba and members of Polish PEN Club, has to bring attention to new developments in Tibet, particularly new generation of Tibetan voices expressed by Internet writings and songs.

All events are co-organized by Tibetan Programme of The Other Space Foundation (www.ratujtybet.org), various partner organizations, activists and volunteers.

Peaceful protests by Tibet supporters, the Hungarian Falun Dafa Association and human rights organizations were planned during Wen Jiabao’s visit. Photo: TPI

By Dennis Barbion and Matthew Singh Toor, The Tibet Post

Brussels: Demonstrations against Chinese premier Wen Jiabao's visit to Hungary were banned this week, and all Tibetans living in Hungary were required to report to the Hungarian immigration office. Wen Jiabao met with Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban, on June 25. His visit came amidst the economic crisis facing the Eurozone and hopes that China can help Europe through investment and the buying of European debt.

Peaceful protests by Tibet supporters, the Hungarian Falun Dafa Association and human rights organizations were planned during Wen Jiabao's visit.

However, a few days before the visit, Falun Dafa was told that if it did not withdraw its request to demonstrate all future requests would be denied.

According to Falun Dafa's president, the ban was due to Chinese pressure.

Further, all Tibetans living in Hungary were instructed to report to the immigration office in Budapest on Saturday - a move widely seen as a strategy to keep them away from the Hungarian parliament in Budapest during Wen Jiabao's visit. The office is located far from the parliament and is usually closed on Saturdays. The

official reason for the instruction was given as, "They were busy and could receive them for a control only that day."

On Friday, Namgyal, a Tibetan man, carried a Tibetan flag near the parliament, but was halted by a group of pro-Chinese activists carrying Chinese and the Hungarian flags. He was then instructed by two people in civilian dress, who declined to show any police ID when asked, to put away the flag and leave the area. A cameraman who was filming Namgyal's action was forced to turn off his equipment. The pro-Chinese activists were allowed to continue their demonstration.

The controversy over the banned protest was discussed during a session of the Hungarian Parliament, with several MPs showing their support for Tibet by wearing Tibetan flag T-shirts.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban defended the ban, saying, "This is a free country - we do not wish to prevent any demonstrations against foreign visits.

However, demonstrators are expected to refrain from undermining government efforts which serve the nation's interests...Freedom of expression is okay, scandals or troublemaking are not".

Ms Timea Szabo, deputy head of the parliament's human rights committee, has called for the heads of Budapest's police force to give evidence in connection with their handling of the planned protests. In a statement on Saturday, she said she would investigate personally on what basis the Immigration Authority had called the Tibetan refugees to its office, as they were living in Hungary legally and had residential and work permits.

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Briefing: Human Rights Chinese Authorities Continue Crackdown on Tibetan Writers Situation Deteriorating in Karze, Tibet ByTibetan Administration official media: Tibet Net

Riot police on standby in Karze town of eastern Tibet. Photo: TCHRD

By Colleen McKown, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: A briefing paper of the protests in Karze Region, Eastern Tibet (Karze Tibet Autonomous Prefecture) has been released by Tibet.net. The briefing is in regard to the peaceful protests started by Tibetans on June 6, and details abuses by the Chinese government toward the protesters in the region.

Since June 6, Tibetans in Karze Region have been protesting for the "return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Tibet," "Freedom for Tibet" and "Human Rights in Tibet."

In response to these protests, the Chinese government has sent in a large number of troops to suppress the protesters. According to the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), 39 Tibetans have been arrested in Karze.

The briefing breaks down the abuses in Karze into five main categories: Military Buildup, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Restriction over Freedom of Movement, Arbitrary Arrest, and Brutal Treatment of Tibetans.

The first section, Military Buildup, states that the military personnel in the region has doubled since the protests started on June 6. There are military checkpoints all over the region, and the situation there is extremely tense.

The report goes on to detail the restrictions on freedom of speech in

Earlier this week, Ombudsman Mate Szabo initiated an investigation to establish whether the Hungarian authorities had violated the rights of assembly and expression, and the ban on discrimination.

Fricskó Sándorné, president of the Hungarian Falun Dafa Assocation, stated that the ban on the demonstrations was unconstitutional - that the Hungarian constitution specifies only two causes for denying a request to demonstrate - jeopardizing the operations of the government or blocking traffic - and that neither of those applied.

"The police are under pressure to abuse the law of this country," said Fricskó Sándorné. "This Hungarian case seems to be a trend in which the Chinese communist party forces other nations to break their own laws and to deny citizens the right to exercise their freedoms in their country."

the region. While the Chinese constitution promises freedom of speech and expression, this has not been the reality for Tibetans in the Karze region. Many Tibetans have been arrested in Karze for speaking their opinions during the protests.

Freedom of movement has also been restricted by the Chinese government.

If monks and nuns do not have identity cards when they go outside the monastery, they can be arrested. The report cites an example of nuns being arrested on their way to work at a clinic.

Further, if Tibetans have to go to the hospital they are required to seek permission from the authorities and have a government official go with them.

According to savetibet.org, pedestrians are stopped by police and made to show household registration, identity cards, a document from the local government granting permission to travel, where they were born, and where they are staying.

While the Chinese Constitution also protects against arbitrary arrest, or arrest without a warrant, more than 39 Tibetans have been arrested arbitrarily since June 6. They were arrested for exercising their freedom of speech and expression, again a right supposedly protected under the Chinese Constitution.

The last point the report makes is that Tibetans have been treated brutally by the Chinese police, who have beat them repeatedly, sometimes with iron batons, forcing them into police trucks.

Tibet.net concludes with the following statement: "It is clear that the human rights situation inside Tibet, particularly in Karze region, is deteriorating amidst a dramatic increase of Chinese repression and brutality. With the kind of repressive measures that are imposed by the Chinese authorities, there is a possibility of more protests at any time and hence arrest of many Tibetans in the Karze region."

According to savetibet.org, the incidents of peaceful protest in Karze, "carried out with the knowledge that violent reprisals and imprisonment are certain on detention, indicate the strength of Tibetans' determination to express themselves and protect their cultural and religious identity despite the dangers of doing so."

Dharamshala: A 25-year-old Tibetan writer has been severely beaten and arrested for launching stinging attack on the Chinese government's wrong policies in Tibet in his book published earlier this year, reports from Tibet say.

Pema Rinchen, who writes under pen name "Stinger", was arrested by the Public Security Bureau in Dragko in Karze in eastern Tibet on 5 July. He was then severely beaten and admitted in a local hospital the next day, according to reports.

The hospital ward was full of armed police officials, who denied Rinchen's mother and family members to meet him.

The current whereabouts of Rinchen is not known.

In his book "Look", Rinchen strongly condemns the policies of the Chinese Communist Party on Tibet with particular reference to the brutal crackdown on the peaceful protests by Tibetans in 2008 and the mishandling of the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Kyegudo in 2010. The book contains the author's interviews with many Tibetans who participated in the peaceful protests that shook Tibet in 2008.

But the Public Security Bureau arrested Rinchen under the pretext of "inciting ethnic hatred".

In an excerpt from the book posted on a blog, Rinchen expressed in verses his deep anguish over the "Chinese

Pema Rinchen reading his book. Photo: Tibet Net

Communists' invasion of Tibet, laws imposing the cruelty of hell on Tibetans, plundering Tibet's natural resources and inflicting deep wound on the pristine land of Tibet."

He further laments over the "unbearable sufferings of Tibetans living inside Tibet due to the past that smack of blood, the deplorable and tragic present and a future which is terrifying."

"If the power of god exists, it is time to salvage Tibetans from their sufferings, the Tibetan people's destiny may change for better if there is any power in hope and truth. But those talk of freedom and democracy do not put their words into action, they will remain empty of any essence whatsoever," he

further laments.

Around 2,000 copies of the book are in circulation in Tibet today.

In last month, Tashi Rabten, another respected Tibetan writer and author of the banned literary work, "Written in Blood" (penname - Theurang) has been sentenced to a 4-year prison term by a Chinese court. The Ngaba Intermediate People's Court on June 2, passed the sentence in a trial closed to Tashi Rabten's family and friends. According to reliable sources inside Tibet, the court found Tashi Rabten, editor of banned literary magazine "Shar Dungri" (Eastern Conchshell Mountain) guilty on charges of "inciting activities to split the nation".

Over 1200 Monks Expelled from Kirti Monastery – Tibet

By Samuel Ivor, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala- Chinese officials have declared over 1200 members of Tibet's Kirti Monastery to be expelled. In a huge breach of international human rights, Chinese officials are forcibly controlling the sacred Buddhist institution of over 5000 monks.

In the latest in a series of darkening reports from the region, information has been released that on the 6th of May this year, a group of authorities from religious department of the ‘United Front Work Department' (a branch of the Chinese Communist Party), Ngaba, came to Kirti Monastery to make an announcement.

According to sources from the monastery, in a specially prepared register, listing around 1200-1300 monks, that those on the list are to be expelled from Kirti monastery, as of that day (6th May 2011). The list consists of Tibetan monks who live at, and attend the monastery.

The Chinese authorities also announced several monks' names on the list, which they posted on the walls of the monastery, stating: ‘you have to leave the monastery [immediately]'.

The rooms of those listed will be taken by the government, sources from the region state.

In a peaceful response to the Chinese authorities, the Tibetan monks denied the Chinese announcement, highlighting that the monastery is their home.

Sources informed the Tibetan Administration official media that the Chinese authorities told the monks: ‘it's better to leave before we ask the police

During Phuntsok's Funeral at Kirti Monastery, Ngaba county, eastern Tibet, 19 March 2011. Photo: File

to come', adding: ‘Once the police arrive here, there is only one way to go - prison'.

The current situation at the monastery is highly tense. The monks are facing both a physical and a psychological battle on a daily basis since March.

As a result of peacefully protesting against the Chinese regime, news has emerged of one local in the region; Gyatso, being recently arrested. The 63 year old from Ngaba County was taken on the 27th of April, in response to standing up to the Chinese authorities.

His arrest came after he was one of the Tibetans who were showing solidarity against the Chinese crackdown on the monastery.

Between the 12th to the 22nd of April this year, the Tibetans in the region from local villages, gathered at Kirti monastery to support the monks. When the Chinese authorities asked them to ‘go home', Gyatso replied: "if you [the Chinese] promise us you will not arrest the monks, I promise you all of these villagers will go back home".

No information has surfaced or been

released on Gyatso's whereabouts.

The enormous crackdown at Kirti Monastery began when Phuntsok, a resident monk, self immolated in protest of China's occupation of Tibet, on March the 16th 2011. Since then, an huge military crackdown was conducted on Kirti. It consisted of over 300 monks being forcibly taken from the monastery without consent, to be ‘re-educated' by Chinese officials.

An international outcry has been raised over the three months of crackdowns in the region for the repeated and growing human rights breaches.

Regarding the disappearance of 300 monks from Kirti, the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances stated on June the 8th that Beijing needed: "To disclose the fate and whereabouts of all those who have been subject to enforced disappearances in China, including a group of Tibetan monks whose fate or whereabouts still remain unknown."

In a recent statement, the International campaign for Tibet added: "the presence of troops blockading the monastery, the risks of disappearance, torture, and detention due to the security crackdown combined with a patriotic education campaign that is making religious practice difficult or impossible [for the residents]."

Many deem Kirti as one of the most important and influential Tibetan institutions in the region, and a symbol of Tibetan culture. The human rights abuses at Kirti have dogged Chinese Premier Wen Jiabo upon his current visit to Europe.

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Performances, Speeches Honour HH the Dalai Lama on 76th Birthday

Nepal Tightens Grip on H.H the Dalai Lama Celebrations

By Samuel Ivor, The Tibet Post

Celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 76th Birthday in Dharamshala, India on 06th July 2011. Photo: TPI

By Colleen McKown, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: In honour of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 76th birthday, a celebration was held today at the main temple in McLeod Ganj. During the event, government officials spoke about the significance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the Tibetan people and community groups put on arts performances for attendees.

An enthusiastic and festive crowd, including the Tibetan and Indian communities as well as numerous foreign visitors, came out for the day's festivities. His Holiness the Dalai Lama was not present, as he is currently teaching in America.

The day started with a flag raising ceremony and a performance of the Tibetan National Anthem by Thangthong Lugar, a local dance and arts organization.

Kalon Tripa (Tibetan prime minister) Samdhong Rinpoche and Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament Sonam Tenphel spoke on behalf of the Kashag (cabinet) about the significance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the Tibetan people and about the future of Tibet.

In the Kashag's statement, Kalon Tripa praised His Holiness the Dalai Lama for his work in rehabilitating Tibetans and in keeping Tibetan culture and religion alive, as well as for travelling around the world and raising awareness about Tibet.

The statement also commended His Holiness the Dalai Lama for his Middle Way approach to Tibet's political situation. His Holiness has created a democratic government by establishing the Tibetan Parliament in Exile and by calling for the election of Kalon Tripa through the popular vote.

This democratization, according to the statement, "has given the Tibetans the opportunity to make the issue of Tibet more global and strengthened the legitimacy of the exile administration."

Kalon Tripa, recognizing that some Tibetans are critical of His Holiness' political moves, such as His Holiness' decision to renounce his political power, urged the Tibetan community to "uphold their spirit and determination by not being deterred by these political changes."

The Deputy Speaker expounded on this topic, speaking of the recent change of election through popular vote. "Many things have changed in the Charter of Tibetans in Exile, but the duration of the Tibetan Administration's policy and the three pillars of the Tibetan Administration and their services and

work are the same as before."

In regard to relations with China, Kalon Tripa emphasized that the Kashag has made their opinions clear through the Memorandum on Genuine Autonomy for the Tibetan People and for the Note on the Memorandum on Genuine Autonomy for the Tibetan People.

These two documents call for increased dialogue between the Chinese government and the Tibetan people.

Though China has not given much response to these documents, Kalon Tripa stated that the Kashag "has a firm determination to continue the dialogue process...we have formulated a clear stand and a firm base to carry forward the dialogue."

After the speeches, the crowd enjoyed colourful performances, given by local schools and community groups. The

Dharamshala- 39 Tibetans have been arrested in Kathmandu in a strategy aimed to prevent public celebrations of the Tibetan spiritual leaders; His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and His Holiness the17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje.

Tibet's spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, will be 76 years old tomorrow. However, due to mounting pressure from Beijing, and amid huge aid packages, leaders in Kathmandu have co-ordinated crackdowns in the region which acts as a corridor between Tibet and India; against the refugee community.

The Ambassador to Nepal, Qui Guohong, was recalled by China before he finished his entire term in Kathmandu, reportedly due to the fact that officials in Beijing were disappointed at the way anti-Chinese protests had continued in the region.

performers, adorned in traditional Tibetan costumes, danced, sang, and played instruments for onlookers.

Groups performing included local schools such as McLeod Ganj Day School, Yong Ling School, Tibetan Transit School (TTS), Upper and Lower Tibetan Children's Village (TCV) schools, Norbulingka, Sara College, and community groups U-tsang Province, Dhotoe Province, Dhomey Province, the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), and Thangthong Lugar.

Tibetans Protest China’s 60 Years of Occupation Continues from front page propaganda celebration this week in Lhasa, Tibet. The celebration marks 60 years of Beijing's rule over Tibet. The commemoration comes as tensions remain high in eastern Tibet where daily protests continue to take place since mid-March and Chinese security forces are engaged in an intense security clampdown.

Students for a Free Tibet (SFT), India led the action with 60 people carrying black flags representing China's 60 year of oppression & occupation of Tibet. A group of 6 people wrapped in black cloth were followed by files of people holding black flags and later young Tibetan children, dressed in Tibetan traditional clothings, unwrapped to reveal the Tibetan flags underneath at the TCV Day School, as a symbol of new generation unveiling the 'Truth' and ultimately 'freeing Tibet.' There were also distribution of black arm bands throughout the day to signify Tibetan people's oppression & resistance.

A flash-mob action was also staged at the India Gate by SFT 's Delhi-based Chapter.

"China's propaganda celebration of the so-called '60 years of peaceful liberation' is a futile attempt to legitimize their illegal occupation of Tibet. China's recent white paper on Tibet is but another of its many propaganda attempts," said Dorjee Tsetan, National Director of Students for a Free Tibet- India."

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A Nepal police Repatriating Tibetan Refugee monk in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Worryingly, Nepal currently remains committed to the ‘one China' policy; which deems Tibet as part of China. It also places Nepal shoulder to shoulder with China on its policy on anti-Chinese protests; a breach of international human rights and free speech.

The 39 arrested Tibetans, from the Boudha region of the Capital; were part of a large Tibetan settlement in the city.

According to various reports, there 47 Tibetans remain in detention, which includes 12 Tibetans who were detained on June the 12th to honor their solidarity with Tibet and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

The restrictions facing Tibetans in Nepal are growing. On vigils, photographs of the Karmapa and the Dalai Lama of Tibet are banned. On Sunday, Tibetans attempted to publicly mark the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa's birthday, however this was prevented

by Nepalese police forces; the first time a disruption has occurred on the annual, sacred event.

Instead, the vigil was limited to within

the courtyard of a small, local monastery. The Tibetan national flag, and the Nation's anthem, were banned, as well as banners and photographs of spiritual leaders.

A report from the ICT, a Tibetan NGO based in US states that over 50 police were stationed in the monastery grounds. Additionally, riot police were spread across the city to prevent Tibetans accessing celebration sites.

It is also reported that three members of Nepalese police personnel entered the monastery hall where prayers were being conducted. They are said to have questioned the organizers.

Nepal is home to around 20.00 exiled Tibetans. It faces growing pressure from Beijing over the Tibetan situation, despite international outcry to respect the rights of Tibetans entering the nation. The Chinese Government invests millions to Nepal with 'Aid' packages. In March, China gave the Nepalese military and weapons assistance with a value of around US$ 20 million.

Tibetans and Buddhist followers living in Sikkim celebrated the 27th birthday of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorjee. Thousands of devotees across Sikkim chanted hymns praying for peace and harmony while performing with traditional ritual instruments. According to Sikkim Times, of the more than 150,000 Tibetans now living in exile in various settlements across India, Nepal and Bhutan, nearly 130,000 also celebrated the Karmapa Rinpoche's birthday.

"Imposing Modernity:" Cultural Genocide in Tibet Continues from front page

Tibetans have repeatedly rejected Chinese rule and it has only been ever growing since the widespread protests across the plateau in 2008."

Yesterday, the Chinese government released a "White Paper" on Tibet's "progress" under Chinese rule. Tibet advocacy groups released a report last month documenting China's 60 years of failed policies in Tibet that have resulted in severe marginalization, discrimination and exploitation of the Tibetan people and their environment.

"With the new wave of protests growing in Ngaba & Kardze, we are seeing extraordinary resistance by Tibetans against China's oppression & occupation of Tibet," said Tenzin Jigdal, Campaigns Director of Students for a Free Tibet, India. "China must immediately stop the ongoing crackdown in Kardze & Ngaba and release all those detained and imprisoned at once."

Just days ago, Tibetans across Tibet defied China's policy banning celebrations of the Dalai Lama's 76th birthday. Photos from Tibet show huge plumes of smoke rising from homes and monasteries as Tibetans observed rituals such as incense burning for the long life of the Dalai Lama.

Students for a Free Tibet networks across the world, including USA, Canada, France & Japan, took part in this global day of action.

with Chinese Characteristics: The Fate of Tibetan Civilization," researchers conducted countless interviews with Tibetan refugees in order to examine the current cultural situation in Tibet.

Through using many direct quotes from Tibetan refugees, "Imposing Modernity" seeks to express the perceptions and opinions of the Tibetan people. Through research, study, and interviews, the book seeks to investigate why there is such opposition to development in the Tibetan region and why many Tibetans refuse to stay in China.

It concludes that "cultural genocide," defined as a system "whose purpose is to destroy, in whole or in part, a people's culture through various different procedures," is taking place. According to the authors, Chinese development in Tibet "has a definite strategy and scheme aimed at disassociating the Tibetan population from its identity, value spectrum, history and other cultural affiliations like language and literature."

"Imposing Modernity" examines the various ways in which cultural genocide has occurred in Tibet. The first is the 'development' of Tibet. The authors claim that China seeks to completely assimilate Han Chinese into Tibetan culture by encouraging mass immigration and displacing local populations. They also claim that part of this assimilation is

designed in order to exploit Tibet's natural resources through industrial mining and large-scale timber operations.

The authors also claim that certain values intrinsic to Tibetan society have been taken out of education in Tibet, such as the Buddhist ideas of developing the heart and purifying the mind.

The decline of the Tibetan language, with Chinese as the predominant language of instruction in schools, business, and, increasingly, general communication, is cited as another example of cultural genocide.

Examples related to religion and culture are also given; 90% of Tibet's monasteries have been destroyed, and Tibetans have been forces to "publicly denounce high religious leaders" and attend study sessions about Chinese communism. Tibetans have even been forced to go against the Buddhist teaching of not harming any living thing by forcibly fulfilling quotas of killing certain numbers of flies and dogs.

"Imposing Modernity" ends with an appeal to the international community regarding Tibet's development. The authors state that while sustainable development can ultimately benefit Tibet, Tibetans must be involved in the planning of projects, and be allowed to keep their own culture and customs alive.

"They must, in short, be allowed a voice in determining their own future."

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Communist Has No Right to Choose Successor, H.H the Dalai Lama

By Colleen McKown, The Tibet Post

Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), Ilean RosLehtinen (R-FL), and Nita Lowey (D-NY), enjoy a moment of laughter as His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaks to members of the press after his meeting with congressional leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, USA, on July 7, 2011.

Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL ByTibetan Administration official media: Tibet Net

Washington, DC: - The US House of Representatives passed a resolution on 6 July welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Washington, DC, and recognising his commitment to world peace and a mutually beneficial solution to the issue of Tibet through dialogue with the Chinese Government.

The resolution, which was introduced

by Delegate Eleanor Norton, "appreciates the Dalai Lama for promoting individual and world peace, which is the underlying message of the Kalachakra teachings."

The resolution "commends His Holiness the Dalai Lama for his perseverance in striving for a nonviolent solution for Tibet that provides for the religious and cultural autonomy for the Tibetan people, and for seeking a durable and mutually beneficial resolution to the Tibet issue through dialogue with the Chinese Government."

It "extols the maturation of democracy within the Tibetan exile community and the Dalai Lama's efforts to encourage democratic self-governance for Tibetans, Chinese, and others who are denied their basic human rights within the People's Republic of China."

His Holiness the Dalai Lama was welcomed by US House Speaker John Boehner on his arrival in the Capitol in Washington, DC. Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, who is a staunch supporter of the Tibetan issue, and Congresswoman Ileana Ross-Lehtinen met His Holiness the Dalai Lama during a bipartisan Congressional meeting hosted by Speaker Boehner.

Speaking to the media after the meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Nancy Pelosi said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I want to pick up where you left off with that - His Holiness being a source of understanding in bringing the two parties in the House of Representatives together. For decades, really, Mr. Wolf, Chairman Wolf, Chairman Smith, Chairwoman RosLehtinen, Chairwoman Lowey, now Ranking Member Lowey, and Mr. Berman who was with us earlier, have worked together to understand better and help the Tibetan people.

"I'm very proud of the fact that we have come together under the dome of the Capitol a number of times to honor His Holiness. President Bush, President George Walker Bush, in 2007 was

present to present to His Holiness the Congressional Gold Medal. At that time, he did so honouring the commitment of His Holiness to peace, to nonviolence, to human rights, and to religious understanding. A couple of years later, President Obama welcomed the Dalai Lama to the White House, and we were honored by that. But his association with our country and our presidents goes way back, when he was a very little boy and first became the Dalai Lama, President Franklin Roosevelt sent him a watch, recognising his love, even as a little boy, for science and technology; it was a watch that had a phases of the moon on it. And it is always a source of great pride to us that this relationship between our two countries and leaders goes back so far.

"So it is with great admiration, even I would say affection, and really great historic honor to join our distinguished Speaker, our colleagues in a bipartisan way, to welcome His Holiness once again to the Capitol of the United States," Pelosi said.

In her statement, US Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, called on the US and other responsible nations to urge Beijing to end its brutal policies against the people of China and Tibet.

"The current crackdown taking place in China and throughout Tibet is more of the same brutality from Beijing.

Additionally, Beijing is implementing new policies to wipe out the Tibetan culture, such as facilitating the immigration of Han Chinese into Tibet and forcing Tibetan herders to leave the plateau and resettle in concrete block apartments," Ros-Lehtinen said.

"China is now calling on US officials to refuse to meet with the Dalai Lama during his current visit. It must be clear that the U.S. sides with the victims in Tibet, not the perpetrators in Beijing.

President Obama has an opportunity to make a strong statement about what we stand for by meeting with the Dalai Lama during his current visit, and I urge him to take it," she added.

During a recent Committee hearing examining the status of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in Asia, Chairman Ros-Lehtinen urged President Obama to meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the Dalai Lama's current visit.

Dharamshala: The spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama told the Associated Press on Friday that the Chinese government has no right to choose his successor upon his death. He claims that the next Dalai Lama will be born in exile somewhere outside of Chinese-ruled Tibet, and stated on Friday that he has the last say on the subject of his rebirth.

Authorities in Beijing, however, counter by arguing that he will be born in Tibet, just as his predecessors were.

"It's a disgrace they want to control that," he told the Associated Press.

"As far as my own rebirth is concerned, the final authority is myself and no one else, and obviously not China's communists."

His Holiness also made the point that since the Chinese Communist government is anti-religion, they can't possibly have a say in the very religious matter of choosing his reincarnation.

The choice of the successor of the now 76-year old His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will be a very significant political event in the future of Tibet. Because their loyalty to the current Dalai Lama unites Tibetans in exile all over the world, Chinese authorities hope that with his death will also come the death of the Tibetan movement.

The process of identifying successors of His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been going on for over six centuries.

Traditionally, a group of Buddhist high teachers (lamas) and Tibetan government officials has taken on the responsibility of finding the Dalai Lama's reincarnation. The process usually takes a few years; for the current Dalai Lama it took four.

In accordance with Buddhist belief, visions and omens are used to point the search party in the right direction.

His Holiness The Dalai Lama speaks during a press conference at the Hilton Hotel in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, June 9, 2011. The Dalai Lama, who has pushed without success for more autonomy for his native Tibet for decades, told reporters on Thursday that China is not his enemy but some hardline Communists are. AUSTRALIA OUT, NO ARCHIVE. Photo: TPI

For example, visions of three Tibetan letters, a monastery with a specific roof, and a house with turquoise roof tiles were used to direct the search party of the current Dalai Lama. When they find the boy who could possibly be the reincarnation, they put him through certain tests. He is presented with certain items, some of which belonged to the previous Dalai Lama. If he identifies which objects are "his" correctly, he is proclaimed to be the next Dalai Lama.

With the unprecedented problem of selecting a Dalai Lama under a Chineseruled Tibet, there is much speculation as to the future of the position of Dalai Lama. There will most likely be two Dalai Lamas: one sanctioned by the Beijing government and one chosen in exile by Tibetan Buddhist high lamas.

This problem is foreshadowed by the current situation with two Panchan Lamas, one chosen by Tibetan Buddhist teachers and subsequently kidnapped

by Chinese authorities, and one selected by the Chinese government itself.

According to His Holiness the Dalai Lama himself and to Tibetan Buddhist tradition, he has control over where he will reincarnate, and has even discussed the possibility of reincarnating within his lifetime.

On the subject of returning to Tibet, His Holiness has claimed that his concerns are not for Tibet's independence from China, but for the basic rights of the Tibetan people. "As soon as China's government is showing their courage to face the reality, then I am ready to go there to help them to promote genuine reconciliation," he claimed.

Chinese authorities say he can return to Tibet with conditions: he must give up separatist activities, accept Tibet as part of China and accept Taiwan as a province of China. His Holiness does not plan to return to Tibet.

HH the Dalai Lama: "Things will certainly change" in China

By Colleen McKown, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: - On July 9, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama gave a talk on world peace at the West Lawn of the United States Capitol building in Washington, DC. Thousands gathered for the talk, which was free and open to the public. The event was organized by the Capital Area Tibetan Association. The spiritual leader of Tibet voiced optimism that China will reform and allow greater freedoms for the people under the communist regime.

His Holiness talked about how cultivating inner peace contributes to peace in the world. He advised, "Try to create calm mind, peaceful mind, then that creates (peace) within our own family, within our own community.

That is the way to change our society."

Cultivating inner peace begins with developing warm-heartedness, according to His Holiness. He emphasized that its easier to have compassion when one realizes that all human beings are the same in that "everybody has a desire to have a happy life and a successful life."

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (AFP, Nicholas Kamm)

One should maintain inner calm and peace no matter what is going on in the outside world, His Holiness said.

He drew on his own experiences as a young monk and political leader in Tibet during China's takeover, claiming he never lost his inner calmness.

His Holiness said that compassion benefits others and well as oneself. He talked about the effects of selfishness on health, citing one New York scientist who found that people who focused on "I" or "we" had a greater risk of having a heart attack.

He also spoke about using logic in the practice of compassion. He drew upon an eighth century Buddhist master to give this advice: "if there is a solution

to a problem, there is no need to worry, but if there is no solution then there is no use worrying."

Responding to a question from the audience about whether he hoped to return to Tibet one day, His Holiness expressed hope. Drawing on the example of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, he expressed the opinion that "things will certainly change."

"Certainly, I think the voice of freedom, democracy, rule of law, more and more voice(s are) now coming."

His Holiness also spoke about his own decision to step down as the political leader of the Tibetan people. Speaking of his respect for the political system in the US, he said he had long admired the separation of church and state in the US system.

"Now I can tell people religious institutions and political institutions must be separate. My statement is now honest," His Holiness said.

His Holiness will address a conference on Democratic China and the Future of Tibet on July 10. He will continue offering the Kalachakra Initiation in Washington DC until July 15.

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Second Legal Education Tibetan ‘Gu Chu Sum Movement’ and Awareness Workshop Congratulates Graduates for Tibetans

On 2 July, 2011, the Second Legal Education and Awareness Workshop for Tibetan community leaders opened in McleodGanj, Upper Dharamsala, India. Photo: TPI

By Tammy Winand, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: - On 2 July, 2011, the Second Legal Education and Awareness Workshop for Tibetan community leaders opened in McleodGanj, Upper Dharamsala, India. The workshop is a joint initiative of the Human Rights Law Network of India and four major Tibetan NGOs; Tibetan Youth Congress, Tibetan Women's Association, Students for a Free Tibet-India, and Gu Chu Sum Ex-Political Prisoners Movement.

The workshop was organized into events on two days. The first day was primarily for community leaders to be briefed on legal rights. Approximately 60 attendees from various Tibetan settlements were present. Six separate sessions, each covering a different topic, were presented by a panel of advocates and law students with HRLN. The event was introduced by Mr. Jitender Rana, a lawyer based in Dharamshala, who gave a brief background of HRLN and how the workshops for the Tibetan community were developed. Following that, Mr. Anant Asthana of the Delhi office discussed the Indian Constitution and how it applies to the Tibetan community. The third session was presented by Mr. Vinayak Narayan, a former TCV student and advocate based in Dharamsala, who covered such issues as Tibetan Registration Certificate (RC or Blue Book) and IC (Identity Certificate, issued to Tibetans in lieu of a passport).

The afternoon sessions included a presentation by Maura Finn, an Emory law student and volunteer with HRLN Delhi office, on requirements for RC, IC and "Special Entry Permits" for Tibetans coming into Nepal and India.

Mr. Anand Sharma, an advocate from Shimla, discussed the intricacies of Benami land deals/land ownership. The final session was "facing legal challenges and finding creative solutions".

At various times during the workshop, time was made for audience Question and Answer sessions. The primary topics of concerns were tenant-landlord issues, Birth Certificate procedures, RC issues and procedures, IC and Exit Permit issues, land deals, banking account difficulties, and corruption.

The workshop's second day was a two hour session for the general public to get a better understanding of legal procedures and their rights, and to address their legal concerns. An estimated 150 community members

participated. In additional to the HRLN advocates, the panel was joined by Tibetan Member of Parliament Dawa Tsering-la and Dharamsala Police Station Head Officer Ashot Kumar.

At the outset, one of the panelists asked the controversial question "How many of you here are refugees?" The majority of those present raised their hands. The panelists went on to explain that, according to Indian law, Tibetans are not considered refugees, and explained their legal status. Prominent Tibetan activist and writer Tenzin Tsundue and MP Dawa Tsering-la elaborated on the topic.

Dharamsala Police Head Officer Ashot Kumar then spoke about other local rights and responsibilities of community members.

The final portion of the program was devoted to Q and A from citizens. Topics varied widely and included such issues as domestic violence rights, child labor laws and abuses, details of obtaining and renewing RCs, and the status of Tibetan students whose entry permit to India is only valid for the duration of their studies.

The workshop concluded with a presentation of traditional khata, Tibetan prayer scarves, to the panelists and organizers, by members of the organizing NGOs.

Dharamshala: - The Tibetan ex-political Prisoners association, ‘The Gu-ChuSum Movement', acknowledged the graduation of 14 of its members yesterday, in Dharamshala: North India.

The event was hosted by guest speaker Sonam Tempel, who is the deputy speaker of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile. It was also assisted by General Secretary of the movement Gang Lhamo, and headmaster of the class; Lha Chab Jinpa.

The Gu-Chu-Sum movement celebrated its 11th year of students graduating from the education program it provides this this week. The event was attended by around 40 guests, and was hoisted by chief guest Sonam Tempel, who presented certificates to each of the proud students, and offered prayer scarves at the upbeat event.

Khunchok Dhunden; one of the graduated, had a particularly good day, as he was awarded the ‘First Prize' for the highest grade in his class, as well as the ‘best Graduate' Award. The second award recognizes students for their good attitude towards work, character and attitude, and a monetary gift is also offered to acknowledge Dhunden's achievements.

The second prize was a draw between two students, and third place was also recognized by the chief guest.

Sonam Tempel said: "At this time our society is very critical and is changing, because recently His Holiness the Dalai Lama retired from politics, and the Tibetan Cabinet members are new; including the Kalon Tripa. The 14 Tibetan Parliament members have ended their term."

He also stated: "In Tibet, the situation is critical in Amdo, and Kardze: Eastern Tibet. We should care about this, and consider the situation."

Each class consists of three types of students: ex-political prisoners-who have been detained under Chinese rule, the family members of political prisoners, or individuals that must flee Tibet to avoid persecution or risk of imprisonment under Chinese rule. The movement attempts to assist those who have seriously struggled under Chinese persecution in Tibet. Students are

Tibet Supporters Welcomes Chinese Premier with 300 Black Balloons Continues from front page chancellor Angela Merkel.

"We are glad that chancellor Angela Merkel spoke out for an improvement of the human rights situation in Tibet " said TID´s chairman Wolfgang Grader. „Nevertheless, it is also important to continue raising awareness about the situation in Tibet." The event generated a lot of media interest: the television channels ZDF and Euronews broadcasted the balloon-campaign and more than 200 German newspapers reported on TID´s protest.

The violent crackdown on the protests in Kirti have lead to worldwide indignation in the past few months. „The disappearance of peacefully protesting monks clearly illustrates the helplessness of the Chinese government when faced with democratic movements. China is afraid of the

Arabian virus", said Grader. This is even more so, since Sichuan is not the only region in China in which democratic protests have erupted recently.

The demonstrations in Kirti began in March after a 21-year old monk died by setting himself on fire. In light of continuing protests, the police finally stormed the Kirti monastery and deported over 300 monks to an undisclosed location. The present situation in Kirti is tense and arrests are still taking place.

The Tibet Initiative Deutschland (TID), founded in 1989, advocates for the Tibetan people's right to selfdetermination and the protection of human rights in occupied Tibet. With 60 regional groups and nearly 2,000 members throughout Germany, the TID is a strong voice for Tibet.

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taught English, and have computer lessons, as well as a Tibetan course.

Gu-Chu-Sum also provides help for the class Tibetans, by offering accommodation, food, and 300 Indian Rupees a Month to assist with expenses.

General Secretary of the movement Gang Lhamo highlighted: "As we are political prisoners, even though you have

graduated and are leaving Gu-Chu-Sum, you should always take responsibility, and remember that Tibetan Political Prisoners are different form others, in character, and you should remember this in society".

The Gu-Chu-Sum Movement was established in September of 1991, and is will celebrate its twentieth year of aiding the Tibetan cause this year.

Press Conference for Kalachakra 2012 Event Held in Dharamshala

Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, the chairman of Central Tibetan Administration luancing the official website of 32nd Kalachakra at the new hall of CTA, on 01st July 2011. Photo: TPI

By Tammy Winand, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: On July 1, officials organizing the Kalachakra 2012 Initiation held a press conference at the hall of Kashag Secretariat, Central Tibetan Administration. Presiding officials included Kalon Tripa [head of the Tibetan Administration] Professor Samdhong Rinpoche; Chairman of the Initiation Organizing Committee Ven. Nawang Norbu; and his joint secretary Mr. Thupten Jampa.

Kalachakra 2012 will take place in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India from December 31, 2011 to January 10, 2012. During the press conference, the Kalon Tripa launched the website of the 32nd Kalachakra Initiation by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, kalachakra2012.org A letter expressing condolences for the death of Shri Dorjee Khandu, former chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, was also distributed during the meeting.

Khandu died in a tragic helicopter crash in April 2011, and it was at his request that His Holiness the Dalai Lama is conferring the Kalachakra Initiation.

Chairman of the Organizing Committee Lama Nawang Norbu introduced the meeting, beginning by thanking Kalon Tripa Rinpoche. He then spoke of the upcoming event: "The late chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh has met His Holiness the Dalai Lama and requested him to offer the 32nd Kalachakra initiation at the holiest place of

Bodhgaya. His Holiness has blessed the chief minister's request and prayers."

He described the Kalachakra: "During this event, all followers of the four Buddhist sects and Bon religions will offer a mass prayer ceremony for peace for the whole universe and particularly for our world. " Norbu also announced that the Committee "will organize a long-life prayer ceremony for His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This long-life prayer will be offered by all Buddhists around the world, including in India, Nepal, Tibet, Butan, and China."

Kalon Tripa then stated that "the confirmation of the 32nd Kalachakra Initiation is one of the most important deeds of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama."

Kalon Tripa described Kalachakra as one of the four main Buddhist Tantras, and praised the number of Kalachakra initiations His Holiness has performed.

"Except Kunchen Tara Nathar, other Kalachakra masters did not offer more than three to four Kalachakra initiations.

His Holiness has already conferred 30 initiations."

Kalachakra, a Sanskkrit word which means "Wheel of Time" or "Time Cycles," is a Buddhist belief system that serves to create harmony in life.

The tradition deals with external cycles, such as those of the moon, stars, and planets, as well as internal cycles such as the breath and the energy in the body.

Kalachakra initiations focuses on purifying the body and mind, thereby creating peace within the spirit.

The first eight days of the initiation will include preparation rituals such as special prayers, dances, and teachings.

During the final days, the students are initiated into the Kalachakra. Kalachakra events conclude with monks creating a sand mandala, a design filled with Continues on Page 9.......

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Unique Celebration of H.H. the Dalai Lama’s 76th Birthday in US

His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Arun Gandhi, and Martin Luther King III during celebrations in honor of His Holiness's 76th birthday in Washington DC on July 6, 2011.

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By Official website of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Washington DC, USA, 6 July 2011 - His Holiness the Dalai Lama left the hotel for the Verizon Center, venue of the Kalachakra teachings, early in the morning to begin the preparatory prayers. The Board of the Capital Area Tibetan Association received him on his arrival at the Center. After the ceremonial Mandala offering, His Holiness began his prayers.

In the course of it His Holiness briefly addressed the audience about the background of his relation with the Kalachakra Initiations. He said he had received the empowerment first in 1954 at the Potala Palace in Lhasa from Kyabje Ling Rinpoche, his Tutor. Subsequently,

he had bestowed the Kalachakra twice while in Tibet. After coming to India in 1959 His Holiness said the first time he gave the teachings then was the one in Dharamsala (in March 1970). His Holiness shared with the audience an "interesting dream" that he had at the conclusion of the initiation in Dharamsala. He said that he dreamt about the process of the dismantling of the Mandala and that he was sitting in the center of the Mandala. Calling it an auspicious dream, His Holiness added that he took this as auguring he would be bestowing the initiation many times thereafter. He added that the current empowerment would be his 31st

Kalachakra empowerment.

Talking about the two preliminary teachings on 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva and Stages of Meditation, His Holiness said in a lighter vein that he indulged in a little bit of deception.

Given the attraction of the Kalachakra to the people he took to announcing such an initiation so that many people would turn up. But he said his main focus would be on the preliminary teachings that touched on the deeper understanding of Buddhism. His Holiness joked that he if announced just a Buddhist teaching, he said many Buddhists might tend to think that they know about Buddhism and not come.

Following a break, the program to celebrate the 76ths birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, which fell today, began. Organized by the Office of Tibet in New York, this program was moderated

by Mrs. Tencho Gyatso (of the International Campaign for Tibet). She said that Mathatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were two illustrious personalities whose lives continue to inspire His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She then invited everyone to join her in welcoming Mr. Martin Luther King III, the son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mr. Arun Gandhi, the grand son of Mahatma Gandhi, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the stage.

The program then began with a song "Topay Luyang" praising the qualities of His Holiness, sung by young members of the Capital Area Tibetan Association.

Thereafter, representatives of some of the communities, including Indians,

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Mongolians, Japanese, Chinese, Bhutanese, Vietnamese, Tibetan, people from the Himalayan region of Nepal as well as Caucasian Americans and others greeted His Holiness, symbolizing the universal reverence and respect that he enjoys. At the end, Kasur Alak Jigme Lhundup presented the first copy of a book titled "Jigten Migpe" featuring a comprehensive collection of photos from His Holiness' life. He released the book, published by Dhomey Tsengol Dhengyab Nadel, and offered a copy each to Mr. King and Mr. Gandhi.

Thereafter, Mr. Kalden Lodoe, President of the Capital Area Tibetan Association, which is the organizer of the Kalachakra for World Peace teachings, made welcome remarks. He began by offering birthday greetings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on behalf of everyone attending the teachings.

He said, "Throughout his life, His Holiness has tirelessly dedicated his life to the promotion of universal human values, religious harmony and the issue of Tibet. At a time of escalating global tensions and conflicts, it is our fervent belief that the conferment of Kalachakra

by His Holiness here in Washington, DC will renew and reinforce the shared basic human values; universal love, compassion and world peace."

Mr. Lodoe then gave a background on how the Capital Area Tibetan Association came to request the teaching and how the immense challenges were faced. He announced that there were people from 48 countries and five continents who were attending the teachings.

He concluded by saying, "...we humbly want to offer our work on this great event as an expression of gratitude to the government and the people of the United

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Completes Preliminary Teachings ........Continues from front page Free Asia where he was received by its President Libby Liu and other senior officials.

His Holiness first gave an interview to RFA's Mandarin service, which was conducted by Jerry Zhao, a broadcaster.

The issues touched include the devolution of authority as well as the future of the Middle Way Approach.

Thereafter, His Holiness met with some members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, Board of Radio Free Asia, and other invited guests. Kalon Tripa Samdhong Rinpoche, Special Envoy Lodi Gyari and Kalon Tripa-elect Lobsang Sangay were present during this session.

Following this, His Holiness addressed a select group of staff of Radio Free Asia, including from the Tibetan service.

He began by talking about the role of the United States in this world saying that it needed to continue its spirit of sense of concern for others. He said the world's greatest democracy, United States, and the most populous democracy, India, had important role for the future development of the world.

He said that education was of paramount importance in promoting the ideals that they represented.

His Holiness also said the radio stations had an important role to play. He recalled the contribution of the erstwhile Radio Free Europe in helping to educate the people on t.he other side of the Berlin Wall. He said now the facilities were much better than the time of the RFE and so the contribution to educate people who have no free information

will be extremely helpful. His Holiness said that so far there was no Mongolian service at RFA and suggested that it may be worthwhile to begin.

His Holiness then returned to the Verizon Center. In the afternoon, he addressed a meeting of representatives of communities that follow the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

For the last ten years leaders in the worldwide Tibetan Buddhist community have been discussing ways to work together more closely, sharing experiences and seeking common ground for the preservation of their unique cultural identities. With the encouragement of His Holiness, Buddhist leaders met in September 2010 in Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia, at the invitation of Khamba Lama Gabju Choijamts Dembreel, Abbot of the Gandan Tegchenling Monastery, to begin discussions intended to lead to the formation of a permanent structure to preserve Tibetan Buddhist cultures and identity. The cultures and lands included stretch from the Tibetan plateau and entire Himalayan region to Mongolia, the Buddhist Russian republics, and to the lands where Tibetan Buddhist traditions have taken root in more recent times.

The Ulaan Baatar meeting was quickly followed by a second conference, held the following month in Atlanta, GA. The Washington, D.C. meeting was a continuation of this effort to strengthen traditional cultures with ties to the Tibetan forms of Buddhism, focus world attention on issues of cultural loss and

develop and coordinate programs responding to the preservation of living Tibetan Buddhist cultures as well as the integrated development needs of its stakeholders, particularly those most disadvantaged.

In his address to the group, His Holiness began by saying that many of the problems in today's world are on account of a lack of moral principles.

He added that it was worthwhile to promote these moral principles, which are connected to the basic human values.

His Holiness said that those people who prefer investigation rather than faith tend to show interest in Buddhism.

Referring to the masters of the historical Nalanda monastery in India as professors, His Holiness said they favored investigation. His Holiness therefore felt that the Nalanda tradition, which Tibetan Buddhism follows, was of special significance at this point of time.

His Holiness said he normally made three distinctions when it came to Buddhism. First, is the subject of science that is touched in Buddhist scriptures. He said these should be considered science and not a religion.

Secondly, there are issues like the concept of impermanence and interdependency, which involve philosophical viewpoints. These, he said should be considered as philosophy. The third distinction is Buddhist religion.

His Holiness said that when we discuss all these within the rubric of religion

then it would be difficult to make the distinction. However, if we take up the issues separately then Buddhist science and Buddhist philosophy have universal relevance, he said.

His Holiness said that given the developments in Tibet and the Tibetan people, we depend on Mongolia to help preserve this Tibetan Buddhist tradition. His Holiness said that to do this there was the need of enthusiasm and for more meetings and discussions, like the one they are having today.

Thereafter, His Holiness continued his preliminary teachings of the two texts, Stages of Meditation by Kamalashila as well as the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva

by Thokmey Sangpo, completing the same at the end of the day. At the conclusion, His Holiness explained his position on the issue of propitiation of Shugden and asked those who do so not to receive initiations from him in the coming days.

Before returning to his hotel, His Holiness led the process of decorating the Kalachakra Mandala, which was completed today by monks of Namgyal Monastery.

In the evening Special Envoy Lodi Gyari hosted a reception in honor of Kalon Tripa Samdhong Rinpoche. It was attended by serving and retired Administration officials as well as long term friends of the Tibetan people. His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa also graced the occasion. The Special Envoy thanked Prof. S. Rinpoche for his service and also introduced the Kalon Tripa-elect, Dr. Lobsang Sangay.

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States and to all those around the world who have so kindly supported the preservation of Tibet's rich culture, spiritual heritage and distinctive identity over many years. Your kind and generous commitment has enabled Tibet's unique wisdom - heritage to survive, and spread, and take root in all parts of the world."

He ended with a recitation of a prayer for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Thereafter, Mr. Kwame Brown, Chairman of the Washington, D.C. City Council, made a formal welcome to His Holiness to the city. He thanked His Holiness for speaking out on injustice in Washington, D.C. He said His Holiness gave inspiration to students of a school in the city as also a homeless shelter that he had visited some time back. He said His Holiness brought the message of peace to the city and presented a City Council Resolution to His Holiness recognizing and honoring his commitment to Tibet and the unparalleled global impact of his message of peace and democracy. The resolution was "To honor and recognize His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, for his tireless commitment to world peace, non-violence, human rights, religious freedom, and democracy. Full text of the resolution given below."

His Holiness thanked the Chairman and also offered him a copy of the illustrated biography.

Thereafter, a touching video message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu was screened. In it, the Archbishop talked about the positive impact of His Holiness to the international community and how people could commit themselves to doing something good to celebrate His Holiness' birthday.

Mr. Arun Gandhi was invited to make his remarks next. He began by wishing His Holiness on behalf of the Gandhi family.

He then shared one of the lessons that he had learned from his grandfather about peace, namely that it pertains not only to physical violence but alto to nonphysical or passive violence. Passive violence is something that some times we even fail to recognize as violence. He talked about the danger of passive Continues on Page 10........ ........Continues from page 8 Buddhist symbolism. After practitioners perform rituals and prayers the sand is scattered, signifying the release of its energy and symbolizing the impermanence of life.

Kalon Tripa expressed his opinion that "in the Tantric system, Kalachakra initiation is very important. On the one hand, in this degenerate era this world is facing so many difficulties and is in a state of emergency, but on the other hand,we are very fortunate to have the great teachings of a great teacher."

More details about Kalachakra ceremonies, the schedule of this year's event, accommodations, and registration can be found at kalachakra2012.org. Kalon Tripa stated, "The committee also is doing the best we can for all the devotees, followers, and the general public regarding accommodation and food. " Pema Khandru, son of the late Shri Dorjee Khandu and chief patron of the Organizing Committee, said in a message about the event: "Kalachakra Initiation is one of the biggest religious ceremonies amongst the Buddhist communities worldwide...as usual, this Kalachakra initiation will also witness a large number of devotees, pilgrims, enthusiasts and visitors that will throng in at Bodhgaya from the world over."

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He invited everyone to join him in giving "the most profound birthday gift" that that all of us can give to His Holiness today is to pledge that we will no longer hate, we will no longer discriminate, we will no longer be greedy, that we will always respect each other irrespective of their religion or their philosophical pronouncement that they will love and try to bring peace for this world for the future generation.

Mr. Martin Luther King III began by referring to His Holiness as a spiritual leader who is revered by the people of his beloved homeland, Tibet and by people all over the world as the very embodiment of compassion.

He recalled his mother, Coretta Scott King, writing in 1989 after hearing the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize to His Holiness that "The Dalai Lama has been a clarion voice for nonviolence and freedom ... one of the planet's great spiritual leaders, and the breadth and depth of his concerns embrace the future of all human kind."

Mr. King said, "If we embrace the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Dalai Lama, we can tap the power of the telecommunications revolution to build a global network of mutually-supportive people dedicated to nonviolent action for peace and social justice."

He added, "Today we celebrate the luminous example of courage and dedication to peace and goodwill you have provided, and we draw hope and inspiration from your continued visionary leadership."

Thereafter, His Holiness made his remarks. He began by sharing with the audience the traditional Tibetan culture of treating death anniversaries as being more important than birthdays. This was rational because he said by the time someone passes away we would know whether the individual has made positive or negative contributions. Whereas, wishing happy birthday to a person who subsequently may end up being negative did not make sense.

His Holiness then reiterated his basic belief and the message of the Buddhist teaching that if an individual can help others, everyone possible should be done to make it so. However, if help cannot be rendered then the individual could at least restrain from harming others, he said. He said that such an approach would help in leading a meaningful life.

His Holiness referred to the birthday message by his "spiritual elder brother" Archbishop Desmond Tutu and shared with the audience how the two enjoyed teasing each other, which was missing from the video message, he said. His Holiness said that it was his hope to join Archbishop Tutu in South Africa during his birthday in October.

His Holiness said that he had never met Mahatma Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr but that he admired their direct concern for their respective communities and indirectly to humanity. His Holiness added that he not only admired but also worked to carry on their spirit to promote nonviolence.

His Holiness said in the presence of the two distinguished guests he wanted to place on record his commitment to the promotion of human values and the promotion of religious harmony. He said that today the fact that Mr. Arun Gandhi, a Hindu, and Mr. Martin Luther King III, a Christian, coming together to celebrate the birthday of a Buddhist was a strong message of religious harmony.

His Holiness expressed his gratitude to the people from the different communities coming to greet him saying that most of them were from areas that had historical relationship with Tibet.

His Holiness also praised the Tibetan children for their song saying their singing was good and joked as to how many hours they may have wasted in preparing for this. His Holiness underlined the need for education here saying that there was the need for education of the brain as well as for the development of warm heartedness.

Thereafter, His Holiness switched from speaking in English to speaking in Tibetan to directly address the Tibetans who have gathered in the Verizon Center as well as many others, including in Tibet, who were watching the direct broadcast (by Voice of America's Tibetan service as well as over the internet).

He referred to the existing Tibetan feeling of a common identity irrespective of where they were living and stressed on the need to preserve and promote Tibetan linguistic tradition, which has been there from the time of the religious kings. Along with the preservation of the traditional language there was the need to pay attention to modern education.

His Holiness advised the Tibetans to study Buddhism more deeply rather than being concerned with the ritual aspect.

He said the people needed to be 21st century Buddhists.

His Holiness also expanded on the recent devolution of his political authority to an elected leadership saying that this was a positive development. He said through the recently held election process, a new Kalon Tripa has been elected, who is from the younger generation, born in India, with a wholesome education. He said this successful devolution of authority has challenged the Chinese assumption that the Tibetan issue is dependent on one individual. He said it has become clear that the political process will continue irrespective of whether the Dalai lama was there or not.

His Holiness said from around the age of 14 or 15, he had very keen interest in democracy and while in Tibet he had made efforts towards democratization by establishing reforms commission around 1952-53. But after coming into exile he was free to implement his thinking and thus the Tibetan democratic process has been developing over the years. He said the time has come for the elected Tibetan leadership to take real responsibility.

His Holiness also explained that his move at devolution of authority was not because he had become demoralized.

Rather, it was another process in the democratization of the Tibetan society.

His Holiness also said that the change in the way of referring to the Central Tibetan Administration in Tibetan was to be more transparent and not to indicate any closure of the Administration.

Kasur Lobsang Nyandak Zayul, Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama for the Americas, gave the concluding remarks.

He said, "20th century is generally perceived as a century of war and violence, when tens of millions of people had died a violent death. The same century, however, also witnessed outstanding apostles of peace and nonviolence, who brought freedom and justice to millions of subjugated peoples the world around.

"Amongst those apostles of peace is Mahatma Gandhi, the father of great Indian nation, who is represented here by none other than his grandson Arun Gandhi. Your presence here has made this occasion a memorable day. On behalf of the organizers of this event, people

TPI who are gathered here, and also on behalf of Tibetans inside Tibet who have no freedom to celebrate the birthday of HH, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to you.

"Another historical apostle of peace is Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. whose name is in the hearts of all those who care about peace, non-violence and who care about freedom and social justice.

"We are immensely grateful to Martin Luther King, III, the second child of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for joining us today on this special celebration and making this occasion."

He continued, "There is no better way to thank Your Holiness than each one of us promising to generate within ourselves the good human values, such as love, compassion, tolerance, forgiveness and most importantly, even if we cannot help others refrain from harming other sentient beings.

"The making of this event was memorable indeed for everyone involved. I wish to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to Capital Area Tibetan Association for their fullest cooperation; my colleague, Special Envoy Gyari Rinpoche, for his guidance and help; and to the International Campaign for Tibet for their cooperation. I also wish to thank the City of Washington DC for honoring His Holiness and also providing warm reception to HH whenever he is in the city. We are always deeply appreciative of all the courtesies expanded by US government."

His Holiness then went for his lunch before continuing his preparatory prayers in the afternoon.

At noon, there was a parade by representatives of the Tibetan associations throughout the North America that began at the Verizon Center and ended on the National Mall. Several thousand Tibetans participated in the parade that ended with traditional dances by the people on the Mall.

On July 7, His Holiness continues his preparatory prayers in the morning and in the afternoon, House Speaker John Boehner will host a bipartisan meeting with His Holiness at the Capitol.

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Amnesty International has released eyewitness accounts of Chinese police reacting by shooting and beating people in the crowd. There are also numerous accounts of the subsequent death sentences and torture imposed on many of those arrested and imprisoned.

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Wen Jiabao Visits Hungary: Pro-Tibetan Demonstrations Banned

Peaceful protests by Tibet supporters, the Hungarian Falun Dafa Association and human rights organizations were planned during Wen Jiabao’s visit. Photo: TPI

By Dennis Barbion and Matthew Singh Toor, The Tibet Post

Brussels: Demonstrations against Chinese premier Wen Jiabao's visit to Hungary were banned this week, and all Tibetans living in Hungary were required to report to the Hungarian immigration office. Wen Jiabao met with Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban, on June 25. His visit came amidst the economic crisis facing the Eurozone and hopes that China can help Europe through investment and the buying of European debt.

Peaceful protests by Tibet supporters, the Hungarian Falun Dafa Association and human rights organizations were planned during Wen Jiabao's visit.

However, a few days before the visit, Falun Dafa was told that if it did not withdraw its request to demonstrate all future requests would be denied.

According to Falun Dafa's president, the ban was due to Chinese pressure.

Further, all Tibetans living in Hungary were instructed to report to the immigration office in Budapest on Saturday - a move widely seen as a strategy to keep them away from the Hungarian parliament in Budapest during Wen Jiabao's visit. The office is located far from the parliament and is usually closed on Saturdays. The official reason for the instruction was given as, "They were busy and could receive them for a control only that

government. It was heartwarming to see more Tibetans showing their solidarity to the Uyghur."

Following the 5 July events, China has refused to allow any independent investigations, and have prosecuted some who have given sensitive information about that day.

"By treating individuals who peacefully express their opinions or divulge information sensitive to the authorities as "terrorists", the Chinese government perpetuates a climate of fear which helps to ensure a near-total black-out of information regarding the human rights violations suffered by Uyghurs in China," asserted Barbion.

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has called for the Chinese government to conduct a meaningful investigation into the protests, to release of anyone who protested peacefully, to prove that the trials were conducted fairly and in accordance with international standards, and to address the ethnic violence behind the attacks.

day."

On Friday, Namgyal, a Tibetan man, carried a Tibetan flag near the parliament, but was halted by a group of pro-Chinese activists carrying Chinese and the Hungarian flags. He was then instructed by two people in civilian dress, who declined to show any police ID when asked, to put away the flag and leave the area. A cameraman who was filming Namgyal's action was forced to turn off his equipment. The pro-Chinese activists were allowed to continue their demonstration.

The controversy over the banned protest was discussed during a session of the Hungarian Parliament, with several MPs showing their support for Tibet by wearing Tibetan flag T-shirts.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban defended the ban, saying, "This is a free country - we do not wish to prevent any demonstrations against foreign visits.

However, demonstrators are expected to refrain from undermining government efforts which serve the nation's interests...Freedom of expression is okay, scandals or trouble-making are not".

Ms Timea Szabo, deputy head of the parliament's human rights committee, has called for the heads of Budapest's police force to give evidence in connection with their handling of the planned protests. In a statement on Saturday, she said she would investigate personally on what basis the Immigration Authority had called the Tibetan refugees to its office, as they were living in Hungary legally and had residential and work permits.

Earlier this week, Ombudsman Mate Szabo initiated an investigation to establish whether the Hungarian authorities had violated the rights of assembly and expression, and the ban on discrimination.

Fricskó Sándorné, president of the Hungarian Falun Dafa Assocation, stated that the ban on the demonstrations was unconstitutional that the Hungarian constitution specifies only two causes for denying a request to demonstrate - jeopardizing the operations of the government or blocking traffic - and that neither of those applied.

"The police are under pressure to abuse the law of this country," said Fricskó Sándorné. "This Hungarian case seems to be a trend in which the Chinese communist party forces other nations to break their own laws and to deny citizens the right to exercise their freedoms in their country."

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“Keep Hope,” His Holiness Distorting Information in China "Immoral" H.H the Dalai Lama the Dalai Lama Advises

On Tuesday, 12 July, Radio Free Asia spoke with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Washington, DC, USA. In an interview with RFA’s Mandarin service. Photo: TPi

Dharamshala: On Tuesday, 12 July, Radio Free Asia spoke with the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Washington, DC, USA. In an interview with RFA's Mandarin service, His Holiness expressed hope that the Chinese government would continue to change, and spoke about the importance of non-violence, democracy, and education.

In the past 60 years, His Holiness said he has witnessed much transformation in the government in China. While the "same communist party, same constitution, same system since Mao's government" exist, the "reality [has] much changed."

His Holiness said that now, the Chinese prime minister Wen Jiabo has even expressed publicly that political reform was needed in China. Year by year, according to His Holiness , the voice of

democracy, rule of law, and free information were increasing in China.

Speaking about his principal of nonviolence, he acknowledged that many young Tibetans criticised his peaceful approach. While he stated that such criticism was understandable, he talked about the importance of having patience.

"They want to achieve their goal immediately," he said.

He also claimed that because of the nonviolent principle, a large number of Chinese, especially intellectuals, fully support, understand, and have expressed solidarity with the Tibet cause. "I think [Tibetan] young people should know that," His Holiness said.

When asked directly to respond to criticisms of the Middle Way Approach, the philosophy of resolving differences with China through dialogue, His Holiness, laughing a little, answered, "I think this question, you should ask our elected political leadership. I already retired!"

He said that in favor of democracy, he had "deliberately, proudly, and voluntarily ended" four centuries of tradition in which Dalai Lamas have been both spiritual and temporal leaders of the Tibetan people.

"I believe that the country belongs to the people. Not a party. Not a few leaders.

Not a king or queen. Not a spiritual leader.

The country belongs to the people."

His Holiness also praised Radio Free Asia for their efforts to educate those who were in "closed societies" through free press.

People's thinking is changed through better education, information, economic conditions, facilities, and modern technology, according to His Holiness.

"Keep hope. Things will change," he advised.

His Holiness Performs Kalachakra Preparation Ritual

His Holiness the Dalai Lama during ritual prayers for the Kalachakra teachings in Washington, DC, on 12 July 2011/Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL ByOfficial website of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Washington DC: On July 12th morning, the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama undertook his preparatory rituals for the Kalachakra teachings at the Verizon Center. This included a ritual dance offering by the monks of Namgyal Monastery in the afternoon. Artists of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts also presented a few cultural performances as part of the offering.

Thereafter, His Holiness left Verizon Center to the Hilton Hotel, where he first

gave an interview to Voice of America's Chinese (Mandarin) service). TV host Xin Chen conducted the interview, and the issues touched included the impact of His Holiness' devolution of authority on the Tibetan-Chinese dialogue as well as His Holiness' message to the Chinese people. His Holiness was also asked about his opinion on Xi Jinping, who is to be the next leader of China.

Following the interview, His Holiness addressed the benefactors of the Kalachakra teachings. In his remarks His Holiness talked about the significance of moral ethics and why people need to

said that would be up to the Tibetan people to decide. His Holiness echoed support for this approach, saying that when he originally laid out the Middle Way Approach he had wanted it to be up to the people.

His Holiness also claimed that those Chinese who accuse him of being a separatist should realize that he has retired. The issue of Tibet is not about the Dalai Lama, but about Tibet, he claimed.

His Holiness expressed hope that democracy in China was possible, claiming that what was needed were transparency, an end to media censorship, and complying with rules that meet international standards.

While China has the opportunity to contribute to the world's development as an international player, His Holiness said, the respect and trust needed from the international community were currently missing.

By Colleen McKown, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: - While in Washington, DC, USA, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet participated in a two-day conference on the Tibetan-Chinese relationship. Dr. Chen Kuide of Princeton China Initiative organized the conference, which began on July 9. Around 100 Chinese writers and democracy supporters participated, along with Tibetans and others.

His Holiness began with a general analysis of the situation in China, not just regarding Tibet but regarding China as a whole.

Detailing his own history with the Chinese government, he claimed that on his first visit to Beijing in 1954-55, he felt positively about China. Agreeing with many of the principles underlying Marxism and socialism, he had even expressed interest in joining the Chinese Communist Party.

Time, however, showed His Holiness that while he admired the principles of Marxism and socialism, he did not agree with the way the Chinese government was operating in practice. The government, according to His Holiness, became filled with corruption and that it had become a "capitalist communist party."

His Holiness expressed a desire to know how the 1.3 billion people living in China truly feel about their government.

Viewing the distorting of information and media censorship that occurs in China as "immoral," he added that the Chinese people have the right to know the reality.

Relating this distorting of information to the Tibet issue, he said that in 2008 the Chinese government had characterized him as a "demon." He spoke of how important it was for the Chinese people as a whole to discover the truth about the Tibet issue so they can help resolve it.

Understanding and addressing the truth, instead of resorting to force and violence, is important in resolving problems in China, he claimed.

His Holiness then spoke about his own devolution of political power and the recent election of Kalon Tripa (prime

make special effort in adhering to them.

He also advised the people to go beyond the rituals in trying to understand Buddhism by using their analytical mind. His Holiness said they should be 21st century Buddhists.

His Holiness expressed his appreciation of the benefactors for enabling such the Kalachakra teachings to be organised in Washington, DC. He added that they should dedicate whatever virtues they accumulate to the wellbeing of all sentient beings.

His Holiness retired for the day thereafter.

On 13 July, His Holiness will begin the actual Kalachakra empowerment. In the morning there will be the self-generation prayers and in the afternoon, preliminary initiation for students.

Since His Holiness began his teachings at the Verizon Center, many devotees have been seen doing prostration offerings inside the hall when the preparation rituals were being performed. Since the Verizon Center has a circular concourse, devotees can also be seen doing circumambulation in the concourse when His Holiness is present in the hall.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is welcomed on his arrival at the conference on Democratic China in Washington DC on July 10, 2011. Photo/Sonam Zoksangr

minister of the Tibetan Government in Exile). He then introduced Dr. Lobsang Sangay, who was with him at the conference, as the winner of the election.

While taking questions from the audience, His Holiness talked about his Middle Way Approach, When asked if he would continue to operate by the Middle Way Approach, Kalon Tripa-elect Dr. Lobsang Sangay

His Holiness The Dalai Lama of Tibet Visits Washington a traditional Tibetan sand mandala, and Tibetan Buddhist prayers.

The Kalachakra itself will be in aid of world peace, and will last for ten days.

Between July the 9th, to the 11th, teachings will be given by the Dalai Lama on Gyalsey Thoikme Sangpo's ‘37 practices of a Boddhisattva' (laklen sodunma) and also Kamalashila's ‘The Middling States of Meditation' (gomrim barpa); which will be in Washington. July the 9th will also see an important public teaching on world peace.

On the 12th of July, the ‘Kalachakra Ritual Dance' will be held by the monks of Namgyal Monastery. The Dalai Lama will confer the Kalachakra Initiation the following day to the 15th.

‘Tsewang', which in Tibetan Buddhism means ‘a long empowerment' will be conducted on July the 16th, as well as prayers for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

His Holiness is then due to visit Chicago on July the 17th, to speak on ‘Bridging the Faith Divide', at the University of Illinois.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Holds Teachings in Dharamshala on 7th October 2010. Photo: TPI

By Samuel Ivor, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala- The spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will begin a thirteen day tour of the United States of America tomorrow, which coincides with his 76th birthday.

Beginning in Washington, his Holiness will remain in the Capital for ten days, conducting public speeches on the ‘Kalachakra'; which is a Buddhist philosophy system involving time. He will conduct the ritual with monks of ‘Namgyal Monastery', and with senior Buddhist lamas. The ritual will consecrate the venue. It will also involve

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17th Gyalwa Karmapa to Join 31st Kalachakra for World Peace

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorjee. Photo: TPI/file

By Colleen McKown, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: - The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Rinpoche, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, will travel Friday (8th July) to the United States of America, joining His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Washington, DC for the Kalachakra initiation and teachings. The 31st "Kalachakra for World Peace" ceremony in Washington DC will see over 100,000 people from across the world take part in teaching, prayer, chanting, meditation and public talk.

The trip is especially significant because of controversy in the past.

"During his stay in the US, he will take

part in the Kalachakra ceremony (the Wheel of Time teachings) for world peace in which His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is also participating," Karma Chugyalpa, Dharamshala based Kagyu Administration general secretary, told IANS. He clarified that the visit of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, who turned 26 on June 26, was only for religious purposes. "After the ceremony is over July 16, he will visit Karma Triyana Dharamchakra centre in Woodstock in New York for a few days."

The controversy subsided when it was discovered that the money was from

devotees who donated it for the purchase of land for a new monastery.

That the Indian government issued him a travel permit indicates that they no longer harbor suspicions against him.

The Karampa administration in Dharamshala had written to the Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi requesting his permission to travel to the US. The permission was granted on Tuesday, July 5. "We have got clearance from the Indian government.

We are extremely grateful to the Indian authorities," one of the Karmapa aides in Delhi told Hindustan Times.

The visit will be his second to the US, as he also traveled to New York in 2008.

The Karmapa Rinpoche plans to stay in Washington DC for two weeks before returning to Dharamshala on July 25.

In an interview with The Telegraph, Robert Therman, Professor of IndoTibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University in New York said, "I am very happy His Holiness the 17th Karmapa is coming. It is a great happening that the Indian government is realising he deserves free travel permissions."

Therman said 17th the Karampa was joining the "worldwide network of spiritual leaders turning spirituality toward peace and not letting religion serve as a source of division within humanity in this time of the world crisis, environmental, economic, political."

Human Rights Issue in China Raised

by German Officials

Tibetans and supporters protesting in Berlin on 28.06.2011. Photo: TID

By YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday (28th June) told the Chinese premier Wen Jiabao that 'on some issues' (Human Rights and freedom of press), China and Germany 'still had a long road ahead' of them. Hundreds of activists, Tibetans and supporters in Berlin protested to against the Chinese crackdowns on Human Rights activists including people in Tibet during Wen's two-day stay in the country.

Tibet Initiative Deutschland, a support group for Tibet said that while Merkel welcomes Wen to her chancellery with military honours, it would release 300 black balloons to call attention to the reported detention of 300 Buddhist monks from the Kirti monastery in Ngaba region of eastern Tibet.

Regarding Human Rights on the agenda, "What's important now is that there is a transparent procedure for Ai Weiwei," Merkel said of the internationally acclaimed artist, imprisoned for two and a half months at an undisclosed location on charges of tax evasion. "On some issues, we still have a long road ahead of us," Merkel said, citing "the implementation

of constitutional procedures" and "better working conditions for foreign journalists in China" as examples.

China's open check-book has not been welcomed by all. ‘Free Tibet' protesters shadowed Wen's tour. More widely, human rights organizations say the situation in China has worsened since pro-democracy protests erupted across the Arab world. Sam Zafiri is from Amnesty International. "China has actually moved back significantly. The human rights situation in China has not been this bad in a decade probably, if not more," he noted.

An example, says Zafiri, is the detention of artist and political activist Ai Weiwei who was arrested in April, allegedly for tax evasion. Along with fellow activist Hu Jia, he was released just days before Wen Jiabao's tour of Europe. "There are dozens of activists, lawyers, dissidents who are facing even greater restrictions on their ability to speak," Zafiri stated. "So the Chinese government clearly responds to outside pressure ... the myth of a China that is somehow immune because of its economic clout is just that, a myth."

The British Prime Minister David Cameron raised the difficult issue of human rights in China, which has seen a growing number of breaches of international rights in recent months, particularly in Tibet. In response to Cameron's remarks, Jiabo pushed for ‘dialogue' over the issue, which he stated needed the correct facts [on human rights]. He also advised Britain ‘not to finger point'.

The Chinese premier was more direct in his reply. "On human rights China

and the UK should respect each other," says Wen, "respect the facts, treat each other as equals, engage in cooperation rather than finger pointing, and resolve properly our differences through dialogue," he stated.

Chancellor Angela Merkel, Premier Wen Jiabao and a total of 23 ministers are to sign 22 state cooperation pacts while a business delegation agrees (to) deals worth "several billion euros", a senior German government source said.

Analysts estimate that China has already bought more than 40 billion euros of European assets this year, but this has done little to curb the crisis.

The 22 state cooperation pacts to be signed by 13 Chinese and 10 German ministers are to cover deepening cooperation in areas including climate protection, energy efficiency, food safety, education and the arts.

"Of course you cannot separate trade and development from the issue of human rights, the rule of law, civil rights and also freedom for art and culture," Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle told ZDF public television. "If things are discussed in a face-saving, reasonable way, you can talk about everything, even the most difficult questions."

Germany welcomed the release of prominent Chinese dissident Hu Jia Sunday (27th June) just days after outspoken artist Ai Weiwei returned home following nearly three months in police custody, amid a government crackdown on dissent. Western nations including Germany had repeatedly called for Ai's immediate release.

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Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament inExile, Mr Penpa Tsering. Photo: TPI/File

By Samuel Ivor, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: Mr. Penpa Tsering, Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-inExile, will be in the US and Brussels this week, from 4-18 July. While in the US capital, Washington, DC, he will attend His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 76th birthday celebrations on 6 July as well as His Holiness' public speech, "A Talk for World Peace," on 9 July at the US Capitol building.

On the political front, he will attend a meeting between US Speaker of the House John Boeher, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Boeher, a Tibet supporter, awarded His Holiness the Dalai Lama the Congressional Gold Medal in 2007. During the ceremony

he stated that "the people of Tibet have become well aquainted with brutality and cruelty," and he described His Holiness as "a symbol of dignity, of tolerance and of religious freedom."

More congressional meetings are scheduled for the following days.

Before returning to the US for the rest of His Holiness' Kalachakra ceremony, Tsering will travel to Brussels, Belgium.

In Brussels, he will attend a meeting of the International Network of Parliamentarian for Tibet, an organization that advocates finding a solution for the Tibet crisis through dialogue between China and His Holiness the Dalai Lama's envoys.

On 12 July, Tsering returns to the US to take part in the Kalachakra initiation and to continue meeting with congressional leaders. He also has plans to speak to the Tibetan community in the US. On 12 July he will join Kalon Tripa (Tibetan prime minister) Professor Lobsang Sangay in a public speech to the Tibetans in Washington, and on 17 July he will meet with Tibetans in New York.

The speaker plans to return to India on 18 July.

‘Reduce Power Support for Tibet’; Leaked Chinese Documents Reveal

By Samuel Ivor, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala- A Danish Daily newspaper has revealed ‘classified Chinese documents' of Government information; including the urgency by Beijing to "reduce the power that supporters of Tibetan independence...enjoy in the international public opinion".

The source of the released classified information has been kept anonymous, however the Danish daily newspaper ‘Information', have documents from the Central Committee-which is an integral cog in the Communist Party and its ‘Central Propaganda Bureau'.

In a chilling message, one line reads: "In particular, crackdowns must be imposed on any aggression directed against the party and its leaders as well as against the promotion of other political systems and a free press."

The documents are dated between January and March of 2011, and highlight the desperate measures the Communist Regime is attempting to impose on its people. The leaked information reveals China's growing control mechanisms over its own people, and the need to keep up national appearances on an international scale.

The party aims to prevent its people from accessing ‘politically sensitive information' by ‘improving monitoring methods'. A dark statement reveals crackdowns will occur: ‘...on any aggression directed against

the party and its leaders as well as against the promotion of other political systems and a free press.'

The classified document also reveals paranoia of the image the ruling party hopes to create of China, calling for propaganda statements influencing discussions in chat-rooms and on blogs. The information goes on to reveal a distrust of the West, which it blames for preventing growth in the region and of hampering its global influence.

"They [the West] are trying by all means to contain our development, to defame our image and to infiltrate our ideology and our culture. They are trying to pressurise us to accept Western values and a Western political system."

The report added that it would tighten control over foreign journalists and Non-Government Organisations, and prevent ‘regime enemies from speaking their mind in foreign media'.

The daily life and basic rights of the Chinese people, and of Tibetans, are likely to worsen if the leaked document provided by ‘Information' proves true, and Beijing is likely to be met by an international backlash against Human rights on the issue. ....... Continues from page 11 July the 18th will see His Holiness participate in a conversation with religious leaders on ‘Building Bridges' in the morning at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.

Perhaps the most anticipated event is the public birthday celebration, which will be attended by guests; Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma, and Martin Luther King III, son of the late political activist.

Events such as the public birthday celebration will be available to watch worldwide, at: www.dalailama.com