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Thubten Nyandak Rinpoche, who died in the self-immolation protests with butter lamp tributes

Nun Atse, who died in the self-immolation protests with butter lamp tributes

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Vol. 02, Issue 69, 15 July 2012

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Kalon Tripa, Captivates Australian Audiences

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Celebrates 77th Birthday in India By: Samuel Ivor, Tibet Post International

Tibetan political leader Dr Lobsang Sangay addressing Tibetans and supporters in Sydney, Australia, June 29 2012. Photo: TPI/Carly By: Carly Selby-James, The Tibet Post

Sydney: This week in Australia, Kalon Tripa Dr. Lobsang Sangay is coming to the end of his first official visit to the country as Tibet's political leader-in-exile, a trip that has seen him visit four major cities, meet with over 40 parliamentarians and enthral audiences with his humorous and insightful speeches and interviews. See Page 8 ...

Young Man Disappears After Protest in Tibet

Chinese military officials exercising their inmoral law on Tibetans in eastern Tibet. Photo: File

Dharamsala: A young man named Kalsang Tenzin disappeared after staging a protest on July 4. Kalsang, aged 22, hailed from Ketuk village in Karze County, eastern Tibet. On July 4 he organized a protest calling for the return of His Holiness the Dalia Lama from exile and the release of the many Tibetan political prisoners. The protest against Chinese rule was held in Karze County, Kham region. Ten minutes into the protest, police authorities and the army arrived on scene to arrest Kalsang. His current whereabouts and health condition remain unknown to the family and community. Although this incident happened two days ago, details only surfaced on July 7 2012. Kalsang's father's name is Lobsang Gyaltsen and his mother is Tashi Kadhu. This information was reported to TPI by a source from Tehur Khangtsen, residing at Sera monastery, South India, on condition of anonymity.

Dharamshala: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet celebrated a colourful 77th birthday on July 6th in Dharamshala, India, to an audience of thousands. In a spectacular show of blessing, support and exaltation, the revered leader drew a rapt audience at the main temple as He celebrated His first birthday at His exile home of Dharamsala since handing full political power to an elected head of government. The event was attended by a wealth of esteemed guests, including His Holiness the Karmapa, Kalon Tripa Lobsang Sangay, Himachal Pradesh Industries Minister Kishan Kapoor, as well as honourable members of the Tibetan Government in exile. Before the main ceremonies began at the Tsuglagkhang temple, an incense burning ceremony and hoisting of prayer flags commenced the auspicious event at Lhagyalri, near the main temple in Dharamshala. Following the arrival of His Holiness at the main temple at 9.00am, the Tibetan national flag was hoisted by Kalon Tripa Lobsang Sangay, amid singing of both the Tibetan and Indian national anthems. An auspicious long life offering was given by members of the Central Tibetan Administration in the form of Mendrel Tensum; which offers the body, the speech and the mind to the Buddha. This was followed by a spectacular performance by members of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts. Dressed in traditional chupas, the young performers stunned the audience with traditional Lhasa attire, dancing and songs. Below an enormous series of banners, flags and decorations in the main temple, His Holiness addressed the audience warm heartedly and jokingly. Pointing towards one of the images of Himself as a young boy, the Dalai Lama highlighted how He was once a naughty child, referring to His lack of interest in study at times. He emphasised to the audience that no

"I used to be a very naughty boy!" His Holiness points at an image of Himself aged 4, adorning the main temple. (From left to right) Ngawang Pelgyal, Penpa Tsering and Lobsang Sangay observe in admiration. On July 6th In Dharamshala, India. Photo: TPI

matter how naughty a child can be; they can still attain a great many achievements as they grow with age. His Holiness expressed His gratitude to the audience, as well as to the kindness and hospitality India has provided since His flight to exile in 1959. He re-iterated the fact that India has

historically been a teacher to Tibet through the past, particularly regarding tolerance and though Buddhist practice, and Tibetans have much to be grateful for to their neighbour. See Page 2 ...

Kalon Tripa Arrives in Ladakh

45th Tibetan Self-Immolation Marked In Exile

Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay being welcomed at the Kushok Bakula Rinpoche airport, Ladakh. photo: tibet.net

Amateur Romanian Cyclists support Tibet

By: Tibetan Official Media: Tibet.Net

Ladakh: Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay arrived in Ladakh on Sunday to a warm reception by the Superintendent of Police, the chief representative officer, the President of the Ladakh Buddhist Association, the speaker of the local Tibetan Assembly as well as by the heads of various other organisations. Sonamling Tibetan settlement is a scattered settlement of Tibetan refugees but the Tibetan community came out in strong numbers, garbed in their traditional Tibetan attires, holding ceremonial See Page 4 ...

A Buddhist Monk Killed By Chinese Police As a symbolic gesture of solidarity, the United Nations for a Free Tibet, (UNFFT) in Romania organized a cycling event on June 30 in support for the pro-Tibet cause. Photo: TPI By: Amanda Peters, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: As a symbolic gesture of solidarity, the United Nations for a Free Tibet, (UNFFT) Romania organized a cycling event in support for the pro-Tibet cause. Amateur Romanian cyclists took to the streets on 30 June 2012 in conjunction with France's annual professional cycling event, the "Tour de France". Members of pro-Tibet organizations, supporters of Tibetan causes and other advocates of basic human rights, peacefully demonstrated along the circuit (from Piata Universitatii to the Chinese embassy in Romania) to raise awareness about the serious problems afflicting Tibetans and the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), which has been under Chinese governmental occupation for 53 years. The essential message of the event, according to one of the organizers is, "Look to Tibet. As long as Tibet is still on the map and as long as Tibetans are living in Tibet, offer them your support. Don't let Tibetan culture vanish from the earth. Now, more than ever, we must unite our voice into a power that will be heard by communist China, demanding freedom and human rights for Tibetans. We must save and preserve the culture, the religion, the ethnicity, and the restoration and survival of an ecol-system See Page 5 ... that is important to the entire world."

Exiled Tibetans in Dharamshala on July 10holds candle during a candle light vigil in solidarity with Tsewang Dorjee, a 22-year-old nomad from Dhamshung, central Tibet. Photo:TPI/Samuel Ivor

By Samuel Ivor, Tibet Post

Dharamshala: Observing the loss of the most recent Tibetan to self-immolate: Tsewang Dorjee (aged 22), the exile community of Dharamshala joined together on the evening of July 10th to contemplate, mark and remember the tragic loss of the yet another young life. The crowd gathered at the main square numbered over one-hundred in a moving candlelight vigil organized by the Tibetan Women's Association, and the Tibetan Youth Congress. Reports have emerged that Tsewang Dorjee self-immolated in the middle of Damshung district market at around one o'clock in the afternoon on July 7th, just a day after the birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Despite widespread bans on information leaks by the Chinese authorities, sources suggest that Tsweang has been taken to the district hospital by authorities, having suffered 90% burns. The Chinese authorities have furthermore created a draconian black-out of telephone communications in the region. Addressing the crowd in the main square in Dharamshala, Tenzin Tsundue; exiled Tibetan writer and activist based in the community, gave an impassioned speech to the gathered crowd: "As our brothers and sisters of Tibetans are setting themselves on fire in protest [of the] Chinese brutal regime in Tibet...we are

standing in solidarity with our brothers and sisters, and also of protest against the Chinese regime in our country. Tibetans want freedom in Tibet, they want the return of His Holiness theDalai Lama to Tibet. These are the two main slogans coming from those who are self-immolating". Tsundue highlighted the need to address the trade links between the West and China, and how the personal money of Westerners who buy Chinese goods are directly funding those who oppress Tibetans. "China is now breathing down the neck of India, today China is building so many military structures in Tibet...Indians, and all of us around the world, must be united against China" "We must not appease the dragon". The number of Tibetans who have self-immolated in protest against Chinese rule has risen to a staggering 45. In a statement marking the vigil, Tsering Yanchen, Vice President of the regional Tibetans Youth Congress highlighted: "As the count of self-immolations increases, the pressure rises on Hu Jianto's government who is already so insecure in Tibet and has completely lost confidence of the people they are ruling over. The international community who trade with China must bear responsibility to increasing suffering of the Tibetans in Chinese occupied Tibet".

Jachung Monastery in Amdho region of Northeastern Tibet. Photo: File By: Amanda Peters, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: On July 1the body of 43 year old monk, Drakmar Phelgye was discovered by fellow monks, near a Police station in Palung County. Phelgye hails from Drakmar village of Palung County (Qinghai province) located in the Amdo region. He belonged to the Xaichong monastery and also kept the books of the place. Being the accountant of the monastery proved to be fatal to Phelgye. See Page 3 ...


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