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Tibetan Leader: World Belongs to the People, not the Governments

By YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post

Ms. Dolma Gyari, the deputy speaker of Tibetan parliament accepted the award from the chief guest, Smt. Urmila Singh, the governer of H.P on behalf of Tibetan people at the 30th Annual function of the Newspaper. Photo: TPI/ YC. Dhardhowa

Dharamshala: The Himachal Sankalp Shree 2010 Awards Ceremony was held on Sunday (31 October) at Lions Bhawan, Civil Bazar, Dharamshala. Ms. Ngawang Lhamo Kanag Director of Nyingtop Ling Tibetan Handicapped Children's Craft Home Continues on Page 2

Against Chinese Language Reforms

Hiroshima: This morning His Holiness the Dalai Lama along with the other Nobel Peace Laureates visited the Hiroshima Memorial Park, where the Nobel Laureates and the delegation paid respect and prayer to those who lost their lives during that fateful day of August 1945. Conclusion ceremony of the 11th World Summit of Nobel Laureates was also done before the large gathering of the delegates, medias, general public and the students.

Each Nobel Laureates made final comments on the Summit and their hope and aspiration for the world free of nuclear weapons and wars. His Holiness the Dalai Lama in his concluding remarks said that the Hiroshima and Nagasaki legacy will live for long to remind the humanity of the destructive nature of nuclear weapons and wars. He said he was deeply impressed by the forgiving heart of the people of Japan despite the great suffering they endured. "Past is past, now we must look forward to the future. What future we want it is in our hand.

We must now work on to have this 7 billion people live together in peace and harmony as a big family.

"The world belongs to the people, and not to the Continues on Page 4....

Exile Tibetan Students protest for language rights in Tibet. Photo: Sangay /TPI

Dharamshala: This morning (November 4th) 1,400 Tibetans protested in Dharamshala to demonstrate their outrage over the recent educational reforms laid out by the Chinese government in Tibet.

The event was organized by the Tibetan Youth Congress and included many students from TCV as well almost 240 students from Sara College.

They mass demonstration marched from the main temple in McLeod Ganj to Lower Dharamshala, to Continues on Page 10

On 14th November, His Holiness the Dalai Lama along with the other Nobel Peace Laureates visited the Hiroshima Memorial Park, where the Nobel Laureates and the delegation paid respect and prayer to those who lost their lives during that fateful day of August 1945. Photo: TPI

Modern Tibetan Fashion Keeps Traditional Values

Writer Threatened by Chinese Police

Tibetan female writer and blogger visiting Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. Photo: FIle

Nepal President Arrives in Tibet

Dharamshala: Monday, (01 November) at 11:11am famous Tibetan female writer and blogger Woeser received a highly threatening phone call from the Lhasa City Public Security Bureau according to a message posted on her blog; woeser.middle-way.net.

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Results of TWA Mock Election Tibetan models showcase newest fashions, Dharamshala, India on 30th October 2010. Photo: TPI/James Dunn President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav at the Tribhuvan International Airport prior to leaving for a visit to Tibet on Tuesday, Oct 26 2010. Photo: Nepal News

Dharamshala: A Tibetan religious festival was disrupted by Nepal authorities on Friday, just two day after the president Yadav arrived in Tibetan capital, Lhasa whilst on his way to Shanghai, leading a delegation of 17 people. This is a Buddhist festival celebrated to observe the descent of Buddha from heaven back to earth.

Not only political events, now the authorities also carried out their policy on religious activities.

"Basically all Tibetans planed to gather at the Namgyal middle school located near by Swayambhu on Friday to hold a special prayers of the festival (Lhabab Dhuchen), unfortunately, hundreds of Continues on Page 4

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: A Fashion show was held at Tibetan Institute of Performance Arts (TIPA) on Saturday evening (30th October) to showcase the work of the Tibetan Modern-Traditional Fashionable Costume Shop. The fashion show also included music performances by many different Tibetan singers, including Soshol Dhargye.

The fashion featured 20 traditional categories representing the different regions and counties of Tibet. In the modern section fo the show almost 40 dresses and suits costing over 2 lakh rupees.

The show included 10 models of both sexes, including the winner of the first Miss Tibet, Dolma Tsering and runners up from Miss Tibet,

Yangchen Metok and Metok Lhaze. The event showcased both traditional and modern Tibetan fashions as well as a fusion of the two, by the main designer of the Tibetan Modern-Traditional Fashionable Costume Shop Phubu Tsering.

The fashion show was aimed at encouraging Tibetans to continue wearing their cultures clothing. The designers also aimed at creating new modern ways of Tibetan clothing, without losing their traditional values, the designers hope that their show will aid the promotion of Tibetan clothes to the international market.

It highlighted the developments of the Tibetan community in exile with the attendance surpassing 600 people at TIPA, based in Dharamshala.

More photos, please visit our latest gallery of the fashion event.

The Tibetan Women's Association taking the mock election's at Dharamsala, Inida. photo: TPI

Dharamshala: The Tibetan Women's Association (TWA) today released the results of the July 6 Kalon Tripa (Tibetan Prime Minister) Mock Election.

In a press statement, the TWA was keen to Continues on Page 2

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Candlelight Vigil for Tibetan Language held in Dharamshala

A candle light vigil was held in Dharamshala, India on 01 November 2010 to against Chinse language reform for Tibetans recently. Photo: TPI/James Dunn

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: A candlelight vigil was observed by over 350 hundred Tibetans and Tibet supporters yesterday, in the exile capital, Dharamshala to demonstrate their solidarity with the current protests occurring inside Tibet over the ‘genocide of language' by the Chinese government.

The event was organized by Student for a Free Tibet and was led by 30 Tibetan students who recently escaped from Tibet, carrying banners in support of Tibetan language rights and each student displaying a letter of the Tibetan alphabet. The rally started at the main square in McLeod Ganj where a petition for freedom of language for all Tibetans was signed by many of the supporters to be sent to China's Ambassador to India, Mr. Zhang Yan. Afterwards the crowd marched peacefully to Tsuglagkhang the Dalai Lama's Temple complex where pictures and videos of the recent protests inside Tibet were screened and many of the Students for a Free Tibet Directors spoke to the assembled crowd about the current crisis inside Tibet.

"Language is the foundation of Tibetan culture and this recent attack on our language reveals the Chinese governments' sinister attempt to assimilate Tibetans into Chinese society," said Tenzin Choedon, National Director of Students for a Free Tibet India.

"It is the inalienable right of every Tibetan to learn in their own language.

We call on governments around the world to press the Chinese government to respect Tibetan language rights," said Tenzin Dorjee, Executive Director of Students for a Free Tibet.

"If Tibetans inside Tibet have to study in Chinese, spending all day listening, learning and speaking in Chinese, they are in danger of losing our language and losing our culture. Ultimately with this will go our nation," warned Lhadon Tethong, recent outgoing Executive Director of Students for a Free Tibet.

Yesterday's demonstration is another in an increasing number of protests inside and outside Tibet over the educational reforms in Amdho by the Chinese government, which will see all classes in schools taught in Mandarin instead of the native Tibetan language.

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Tibetan Preliminary Election Results Announced

By Matthew Singh-Toor. The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala, northern India, today (November 12) declared the results of the first round of elections for the 15th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile and the third democratically elected Kalon Tripa (Prime Minister).

Dharamshala: The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala, northern India, today (November 12) declared the results of the first round of elections for the 15th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile and the third democratically elected Kalon Tripa (Prime Minister).

Six final Kalon Tripa candidates were named: Lobsang Sangay (22,489 votes); Tenzin Namgyal Tithong (12,319); Dolma Gyari (2,733); Tashi Wangdhu (2,101); Lobsang Jinpa (1,545); Sonam Tobgya (605).

150 final parliamentary candidates for the three provinces of Tibet were also announced, together with 20 for America, Canada and Europe, 40 for the Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya and Gelug Buddhist sects, and ten for the Bon religion.

Votes were cast at 57 polling stations across India, Nepal, Bhutan and worldwide. However, Chief Election Commissioner Jampel Choesang said more than 1,000 votes were wasted in Nepal after 18 ballot boxes were seized by the Nepalese police in Kathmandu.

Further, the Bhutanese government ordered the Tibetan authorities not to send voting lists and ballot papers to the election commission in Dharamshala, thus wasting another 613 votes.

A total of 79,000 Tibetans were eligible to vote, but only 47,000 (65%) took part in the election. 1,019 votes were discounted due to spoiled or illegible ballot papers.

Chief Election Commissioner of Tibetan government in-exile,Mr Jampal Choesang, new additional Election Commissioner Ven. Geshe Rigzin Choedak amd Mr Chutpar Yangkho Gyal.Photo: Sangay, TPI

In response to what it perceives as a low turn-out, the election commission will reopen registration from November 30 until January 17.

The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile consists of 47 members. U-Tsang, Dotod and Do-med - the three traditional provinces of Tibet - elect ten members each, while the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism and the traditional Bon faith

elect two members each.

Four members are elected by Tibetans in the West - two from Europe and two from North America. In addition, one to three members with distinction in the fields of art, science, literature and community service are nominated directly by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

The second and final round of elections will be held on 20 March 2011.

Indian Groups Honour Tibetans in Exile

By YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post

TWA Mock Election Results Announced

By Matthew Singh-Toor. The Tibet Post

emphasise that the mock election's aim was to encourage and increase participation of the Tibetan electorate in the the real preliminary elections which were held in October, and next year's general election, and that it did not want the mock election results to sway voters in any way.

Of the 9,870 votes cast by registered voters in the mock election, 1,931 were disqualified, due to candidates either voting for themselves or for Professor Samdhong Rinpoche, the present Kalon Tripa, who will be required to step down at the end of his present term.

173 candidates representing 37 Tibetan provinces stood in the mock election.

Below we publish the top ten: 1) Tenzin Namgyal Tethong (U-Tsang Province) - 2,174 votes.

2) Lobsang sangay (Dotoe province)2000 3) Jesun pema (Domey province)-726 4) Gyari Dolma (Dotoe province)-470 5) Penpa tsering (Domey province)-232 6) Gyari Lodoe (Dotoe Privince)-231 7) Lobsang Jinpa (Dotoe province)-198 8) Lobsang Nyendak (Dotoe province)152 9) Pema Jungney 143 10) Thupten Lungrik (Domey province)136

received the award in recognition of her excellent social works for those Tibetans. She is among the eight Indian social workers who received the 2010 award.

The Awards Ceremony was attended by over 100 delegates, including government representatives, venture capitalists, business leaders, experts and social entrepreneurs.

Amongst the guest who attended the function were Sh. Kishan Kapoor, Hon'ble industry minister, Govt. of H.P, Sh. Onkar Sharma, Director industries, Govt. of H.P and Sh. R.S. Gupta, deputy commissioner, Kangra and several others.

On 24 October, at the Municipal community Hall, Dharamshala, the Himachal Kesari, a leading Hindi Newspaper also awarded Tibetan government and its people for their great cooperation, sincerity and openness.

Ms. Dolma Gyari, the deputy speaker of Tibetan parliament accepted the award from the chief guest, Smt. Urmila Singh, the governer of H.P on behalf of Tibetan people at the 30th Annual function of

Ms. Ngawang Lhamo Kanag Director of Nyingtop Ling Tibetan Handicapped Children’s Craft Home received the award in recognition of her excellent social works for those Tibetans. Photo: TPI/ Sangay

the Newspaper. Governor also honoured 23 people with 'Himachal Kesari Sammaan' for their outstanding services in varying fields.

She said that press plays a prominent role in dissemination of news to its readers and added that it is also

considered 4th pillar of democracy.

"Media played pivotal role to make people aware of various aspects associated with the society. Media personel are an important link between Government and public which is also essential in democratic system."

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Tibet's Leader Teaches on His Holiness the Dalai Lama Chairs Causality and Mind TrainInter-Faith Events in Miami ing in Japan

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Monday gave audience to some 300 Korean monks, nuns and general public who had come all the way from Korea to attend his teachings at Nara city. Photo: TPI

By YC. Dhadhophonya, The Tibet Post

Nara: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Monday gave audience to some 300 Korean monks, nuns and general public who had come all the way from Korea to attend his teachings at Nara city. His Holiness greeted the gathering and expressed his happiness over meeting fellow Korean brothers and sisters. His Holiness said that we are all disciples of a same teacher, the Lord Buddha. As requested by the delegation, His Holiness gave a brief teaching on Law of causality and importance of mind training, and emphasized on proper learning rather than observing faith and Buddhist ceremonies.

Later, led by the Chief abbot and the monks of the Todaiji Temple, His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited the main Temple and offered prayers along with the monks before the great Daibutsu, 8th century bronze statue of Buddha.

People lined up in a long line in great length throughout the passage to the main Temple to welcome His Holiness with greetings, scarves, flowers and hand-waving.

After the prayer at the main Temple, His Holiness gave a talk to a gathering of 350 Japanese monks, nuns and Buddhist scholar and Shinto priests on the topic of "What and how should practitioners be!". His Holiness first spoke on the practice that His Holiness has been observing in his daily life.

His Holiness said that the Buddhist teaching is based on the proper understanding of the Four Nobel Truth and the realization of conventional and ultimate truth. "All the action should be based on good motivation, as far as the practice and observing the Buddhist vows is concerned, it has different level.

If you have taken monk's vow, than you must observe the vows and practice accordingly. There is no compulsion in Buddhist religion to become a monk, even a lay person can practice sincerely.

But disregarding the monk's vows and practice under the excuse that "time has changed etc." is not going to help oneself nor the Buddhist religion." Said His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

In the afternoon, His Holiness gave talk to the gathering of monks, nuns, general public and students at Todaiji Temple's lawn. More than 2000 people gathered

to listen to His Holiness speak on "How we can contribute for peace and environment". His Holiness thanked the Temple authorities and the organizers for making this gathering possible at one of the most venerated and historical Temples in Japan.

His Holiness said, "we all desire happiness and shun sufferings, in this we are all same. But human being is a social animal, we are all dependent on each other including the environment.

Therefore, it is of utmost importance that we respect other's existence and wellbeing. Using force and violence born our of mental afflictions to resolve difference has become the thing of past, true practitioners should put the teaching in use promote a culture of dialogue and understanding.

"Concept of "we and they" should be done away with. We all, especially the young people should work on a ways to include all the 7 billion world population into "we" definition. In religion also, we need many religion to satisfy the understanding of different and variety of people. Most of the world religion talks about peace, love and compassion, so there is no vast difference. At societal level, we need several religion with several truth, but at individual level, we can have one religion based on one truth. So there is basis of misunderstanding and conflict among the religions." His Holiness said.

Advising the young students, His Holiness advised them to be studious in their study and told them to practice "Thoe, Sam, Gom Sum" [hearing, thinking and meditation] concept of Buddhist learning. His Holiness also engaged in questions and answers time with the audience and the young students.

Abbot of Todaiji Temple in his thanks speech said that he was very happy to see so many people in the vicinity of the Temple, and he was impressed to see His Holiness being greeted by and shaking hands with Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Westerners. "This must have been the dream of Emperor Shommu [Japanese Emperor who built the great statue of the Buddha at Todaiji Temple] who had preached equality and oneness of all people and faith."

One of the Abbots of Japanese

Maimi: Hundreds of South Floridians, including several prominent religious leaders, visited Temple Emanu-El in Miami Beach on Tuesday morning (26th October) to hear Tibet's spiritual leader, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama speak on the ``Significance of World Religions.''

Sitting onstage at the Jewish temple on South Beach, the Dalai Lama advocated for ``respect'' and ``compassion for all religions,'' saying that ``religious faith should be part of our daily life.'' ``Of course I myself not practice 100 percent, but I try... so you yourself should try,'' the 75-year-old said to laughs during his hour-long appearance, adding that ``moral qualities of religion are basic human qualities'' that also exist secularly.

Dalai Lama talked about all world religions saying "All these traditions have the same message, the message of love, compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, contentment," he said.

In the afternoon, he spoke in front of 8,000 students at Miami university's Bank United Centre in Coral Gables. T

His Hoiness the Dalai Lama left, is greeted by FIU Religious studies Prof. Nathan Katz at his arrival at temple Emanu-EI in Miami Beach, Fla, Tuesday, 26 October 2010.

Photo: TPI/Jimmy-H.D

he Dalai Lama instructed students that ``your job is to create happy world, peaceful world.'' He told them to prepare by ``not only taking care of your brain, education, awareness, of course important parts, but . . . your heart.'' ``In hosting these interfaith events, His

Holiness reminds us of the key role of tolerance and understanding in navigating the complicated times we live,'' said Nathan Katz, an FIU professor of religious studies. ``His message is one of unity and peace in the global community.''

World Needs More Peace, Less Violence: His Holiness the Dalai Lama

By YC. Dhadhophonya, The Tibet Post

Osaka: Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on Sunday (7 November) had a private meetings with some Tibet supporters this morning.

A delegation from Korea comprising some dignitaries also had a brief audience with His Holiness.

As a main event of the day, His Holiness gave a talk to a gathering comprising 5000 young people including representatives from some 29 countries at Intex hall in Osaka city. The talk is one of main events of Junior Chamber of Commerce's eightday program entitled "Peace Conference of Youth".

His Holiness expressed his happiness over meeting so many young people and being able to interact with the young people on the occasion. His Holiness said that this 21st century belongs to the young people and it is their responsibility in making a new world of peace and less violence. "Desire for peace only is not enough, it must come with concrete action. Peace does not means the absence of violence, difference of opinion and conflict is bound to be there. But the means to solve and redress these differences and conflicts should be through proper

monasteries expressed his gratitude and thanked His Holiness for the frank and invaluable teaching given and said that many of the monks were greatly inspired to walk in the proper direction as provided originally by the Lord Buddha.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama will leave for Niihama city of Shikoku island tomorrow where he will have a public discussion with one of Japanese brain scientists, Mogi Kenichiro. His Holiness will give teaching on Heart Sutra and Emptiness in the region.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking to audience of Korean delegation, Oska, Japan on 7 November 2010. Photo: TPI

dialogue and not war. Destruction of your neighbor is destruction of yourself.

"Science and technology has greatly benefited the humanity in bringing material prosperity and conveniences, but it has its own limitation. Material progress alone does not bring happiness. Japan is one of the most industralized and developed nations, but loneliness and suicides abound in this nation. This is because we tend to forget the inner value and development of our mind.

"Scientists have been studying matters, now these days scientists have began to study their own mind. Science and technology are very important, but the mind of the human beings who are the ultimate users of these technologies should also develop accordingly in a positive direction so that the technologies are used for the welfare of humanity and world peace.

"Peace comes from human action, human action comes from motivation, so in order to have a good and peaceful motivation,

human being first should have a peace within themselves." Said His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Afternoon session was discussion with the members of the Chambers and their presentations. Foreign participants made a brief presentations about the youths' activities in their own countries for world peace. His Holiness advised the young participants that the concept of "We and They" should be narrowed to include everyone in "we".

His Holiness' talk was received by the gathering with standing ovation, the Chairman Mr. Yasuyuki Honda and the members thanked His Holiness for his advise and said that His Holiness vision for world peace will live in the young people's heart.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the entourage members left Osaka for Nara city in the evening. His Holiness is scheduled to give talk to Buddhist and Shinto priests, and later to the general public at Todaiji Temple in Nara city tomorrow.

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The Tibet Post TPI INTERNATIONAL World Calls for Free Liu Xiaobo Hatred Cannot be Extinguished by War and Nuclear Weapons: H.H. the Dalai Lama after Suu Kyi Release 15 November, 2010 Dharamsala

By YC. Dhadhophonya, The Tibet Post

Aung San Suu Kyi holds a bunch of flowers before addressing supporters outside the headquarters of her National League for Democracy party in Yangon November 14, 2010.

The pro-democracy leader called for freedom of speech in army-ruled Myanmar on Sunday and urged thousands of supporters to stand up for their rights and not lose heart, indicating she might pursue a political role. Photo: Reuters YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: World leaders including six Nobel Peace laureates have welcomed the release of the Burmese pro-democracy campaigner, Ms Aung San Suu Kyi, on Saturday (13th November) in Japan. The release also leaves China as the only country or only communist regime in the world with a Nobel winner currently in prison. Mr. Liu Xiaobo, was awarded the prize in this year, almost a year since being given an eleven-year prison sentence for "inciting subversion" after he coauthored Charter 08, a petition for political reform in China and Tibet.

The six Nobel Peace laureates were meeting in Japanese city, Hiroshima for an annual summit. "The past is the past, now we must look forward," said the Tibet's political and spiritual leader His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. "We must utilize dialogue, with the spirit of reconciliation. That is the only way to solve problems. Using force is outdated." The six laureates had

prepared a formal statement to put more pressure on China, but decided not to release it after Japanese officials in Hiroshima asked them not to further inflame tensions between China and Japan.

"One of our Nobel Peace colleagues is imprisoned. We cannot be silent in the face of pressure from the Chinese government. Liu Xiaobo is not forgotten, we will work as diligently for his release as we have for that of our sister Aung San Suu Kyi,"said Jody Williams, the winner of the 1997 prize for her work to ban landmines..

The Burmese Nobel peace laureate who late on Saturday (13th November) afternoon appeared at the gates of the lakeside mansion that has been her prison for the past seven years - told a boisterous crowd of supporters gathered at her National League for Democracy (NLD) offices in Rangoon that she bore her captors no "antagonism".

Hiroshima: Tibet's spiritual and political leader, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama reached Hiroshima city this morning (11 November) after the successful completion of two-days program at Niihama in Shikoku island.

A group of Japanese and foreign media people greeted His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Hotel. Replying to a question from media, His Holiness said, "this is my fourth time in Hiroshima, the city is the reminder to the world about the destructive nature of war and nuclear weapon. Hiroshima has experienced atom bomb and lot of destruction. I am happy to be here for the peace conference organized by Nobel Laureates. Nuclear weapon is outdated, just as a fire cannot extinguish fire, our inner fire that is anger and hatred cannot be pacified or extinguished by war and nuclear She also reached out to an opposition splintered by last Sunday's "sham" election that was won by pro-junta parties and said that all democratic forces must work together to rebuild freedom of speech and human rights in Burma.

Suu Kyi, the 65-year-old's remarks were measured, taking care not to antagonize the junta, although government officials and her lawyer Nyan Win said no conditions were placed on her release.

Meanwhile, the head of the Nobel committee, Thorbjoern Jagland, invited Ms Suu Kyi to Oslo to collect the Peace prize she was awarded in 1991 but has never been able to collect. It remains unclear who will collect Mr Liu's prize for him this year. The Chinese authorities have reacted with fury to his award, placing his wife under house arrest and restricting the movements of scores of his supporters.

World Belongs to the People, not the Governments Continued from Page 1 governments. Each one of us here has the potential to make this world better and peaceful. We all must cooperate and come together to build a new world free of threat and injustice. Praying may be good at individual level, but as a community we all must act and contribute to make this world a better place. If the problems are created by gods, praying may help. But the problems around the world are created by us only, so it is logical that we ourselves can solve this problems through dialogues in the spirit of mutual respect and understanding." Said His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Jody Williams, 1997 Nobel Laureate announced the Hiroshima declaration, the result of the 11th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates. The declaration is summarized under six headings as follows:- to make the use of nuclear weapons criminal and illegal.

- to urge the United States and Russia to start the process of eradication of nuclear weapons.

- to urge the nine nuclear states to make deep cut in nuclear weapon stock.

- to call on China, US and others who have not signed nuclear nonproliferation treaty to sign the treaty.

- to call upon all governmental and public

bodies to make commitment for elimination of nuclear weapons.

Noble Laureates gave press briefing, in which the essence of Hiroshima declaration was explained. Noble Laureates welcomed the news of Ang Sang Suu Kyi's release and hoped to meet her soon. On Liu Xiaobo's case, Noble Laureates regretted the Chinese government's hard line attitude to put him and his wife in detention. They expressed support to Liu Xiaobo's effort to build a free and open China and urged the Chinese leaders to pay heed to the Chinese people's voice.

Some group of Chinese were seen demonstrating against His Holiness the Lama near the Peace Memorial Park His Holiness expressed his desire to meet the demonstrators and talk with them. "We must talk, other wise there will always be misunderstanding. I want to hear them and clarify." But the security personals and other Nobel Laureates discouraged His Holiness going to the crowd.

Instead, two Nobel Laureates, Jody Williams and 2003 Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi went to address the demonstrating crowd.

As the two Nobel Laureates with medias went to meet them, the Chinese demonstrators disintegrated and left the venue silently in great rush. The

Laureates called on them to listen and talk, except for one Chinese who behaved violently, the crowd left without any response. Shirin Ebadi said, "Chinese demonstrators here, you want to say something to Dalai Lama, please tell me what you want to say. We are all here to talk, we are all here to make this world a better place to live. Just as we want peace and freedom in the world, we also want the same in China. We are not against China and Chinese people. Do think about what you are doing, be a contributive members of international community."

Jody Williams seem surprised to see the demonstrating crowd vanishing away like summer's cloud. "What is this, where are the people who were demonstrating?

What is the purpose of demonstration, if they don't want to talk and listen. This is disgusting!" She said.

Even the medias and security people were surprised why the demonstrators just left without meeting the Nobel Laureates. "Perhaps they have nothing to say, its a staged performance."

Someone in the crowd said.

Three-days 11th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Hiroshima concluded successfully today with a hope and message for the world without nuclear weapons.

A group of Japanese and foreign media people greeted His Holiness the Dalai Lama on 11 November at the Hotel. Replying to a question from media, His Holiness said, "this is my fourth time in Hiroshima, the city is the reminder to the world about the destructive nature of war and nuclear weapon. Photo: TPI

weapons." Said His Holiness.

When asked about a message to the APEC leaders, who are scheduled to meet in Yokohama the following days to discuss the trade and economy of the regions. His Holiness said he has nothing special to say, "however, I would like to remind everyone that although material development and money generating economics are important, it is not all for human welfare and peace. Promotion of fundamentals of human value and democracy are equally important in order to establish a lasting peace and prosperity in the regions."

In the afternoon, His Holiness gave a public teaching on "Karma and Law of Causality" to some 2000 monks and laypeople including many foreigners at Hiroshima Bunka Kaikan Hall. The organizers offered long life prayer of Mandala offering to His Holiness in the hall.

His Holiness began the teaching by saying that we all are same in a sense that we all desire happiness and avoid suffering. "But suffering is a part of our life, source of suffering is our Karma and the mental afflictions. We cannot eliminate suffering by praying fervently to Buddha. Our teacher, Buddha has

taught us the path to the cessation of suffering. We must follow this path if we want to eliminate suffering.

"Love and compassion is basic requirement, whether one is Buddhist or not, whether one is believer or not, love and compassion is the essence of our survival. We started our life from the love of our mother and the people around us. Just as you live and grow by love, others too need love to live and grow. Buddhist concept of Karma and law of causality is based on doing good deeds of love and compassion to help the sentient beings." Said His Holiness.

After giving an extensive teaching on law of causality, His Holiness invited questions from the audience and offered explanation and guidance accordingly. People asked about the existence of consciousness, individual sufferings, state of the world etc.

Lastly, His Holiness advised that the Japanese people are in a unique position to spread the message ofpeace, "you have suffered greatly, but you rebuilt your nation into a modern, peaceful and highly developed nation, now to go globally you need to learn English."

Said His Holiness evoking great laughter from the audience.

Nepal President Arrives in Tibet, Festival Disrupted

By YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post

security personals and police deployed in the city to disrupt the festival, not letting us to travel around," Rigzin, currently living in Kathmandu told The Tibet Post International.

This festival symbolizes the descent of Lord Buddha from 33rd heaven after his mother and preaching her the Dharma. It falls on the 22nd day of the 9th Month of Tibetan calendar, which around October - November. It is also part of Tibetan Buddhist tradition to engage in virtuous activities and prayer on this day, but nothing to do with the political issues of Tibet.

China has put heavy pressure on Nepal against activities carried out under the banner of the ‘Free Tibet' movement in the Himalayan region. The authorities foiled the election mid-way and seized

ballot-boxes after saying it received stern instructions from the Prime Minister's office on Sunday (5, October) not to allow the voting to continue "at any cost". The voting was in progress in Bouddha, Swayambhu and Jawalakhel areas.

Dr Ram Baran Yadav, whose visit to Tibet began on Tuesday, has said Nepal remains committed to 'one China' policy and that no anti-Chinese activities will be allowed on Nepali soil.

The visit, which is his first to China after assuming the position two years ago, aims to boost Nepal's bilateral ties with it's giant neighbor, which has stepped up pressure on Kathmandu to clamp down on the so called anti-Beijing protests by Tibetan refugees in the country.

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Released Tibetan Monk in His Holiness: Tibetan Cultural Identity Is Serious Health Condition As Important as Material Wealth

By Matthew Singh Toor, The Tibet Post

Jamyang Tenzin, a 35-year-old monk of Yonru Geyden Rabgayling Monastery was sentenced to three years in jail by the Kardze Intermediate People’s Court around 3 July 2009. Photo: FIle James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: A Tibetan monk is seriously ill after being released from Chinese prison last month, The Tibet Post has learnt. The monk is suffering from serious kidney and stomach ailments and is requiring constant health care.

The monk, who has been identified as Jamyang Tenzin, was arrested in October 2007 for resisting a political reeducational campaign in his monastery following protests that occurred during the horse-racing festival in Lithang, Kardze. At the 2007 festival, a Tibetan nomad, Ronggyal Adrak, grabbed a microphone from a Chinese official and made a speech in support of exiled Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

He was scheduled for an early release in August but was released only on October 8th, after refusing to to accept Chinese conditions for his release, said Lobsang Dawa Rinpoche, a Tibetan monk living in India and citing contacts in Tibet.

"The Tibetan public planned to host a grand reception for him, but the Chinese authorities forbade any kind of gathering and threatened to send Jamyang Tenzin back to prison if any reception were held," Lobsang Dawa said.

Lobsang Dawa added. "They took him to a hospital in [the provincial capital] Chengdu, but his health is not good," he said.

Due to his severe beatings and torture at the hand of the Chinese prison

Surajkund, India: Speaking at the sixth International Conference of Tibet Support Groups on November 5, His Holiness the Dalai Lama advised China that Tibetans' language and cultural heritage is as important to their lives as material comfort.

Addressing an audience in Surajkund, near New Delhi, India, His Holiness asked "those narrow-minded Chinese brothers and sisters" to consider the Tibet issue in a more holistic way, saying that human rights violations are symptom of "negative attitude towards Tibetan cultural heritage, including language".

"I think Tibetan Buddhism is the most complete, richest of Buddhist traditions that exist in Tibetan language," he said, adding that Western scholars consider translations of Tibetan-language texts to provide the most reliable information on Mahayana Buddhism.

His Holiness recounted a meeting with a Tibetan medic who had a good salary, good accommodation and whose children were receiving a good education. Despite these material advantages, the medic had an overwhelming sense of unhappiness.

"When he mentioned that, tear comes,"

guards, Jamyang health has deteriorated rapidly, both physically and mentally. Before his prison sentence Jamyang was a very outspoken member of the Tibetan community, however, it is reported that since his release he avoids talking or meeting with anyone, spending a lot of time in his room.

Detained Writers on Trial for Having Spoken of 2008 Tibet Protests

Jangtse Donkho, Kalsang Jinpa and Buddha three writers of eastern Tibet. Photo: files James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: Three Tibetan writers, who were detained earlier this year, have been tried on charges of 'inciting activities to split the nation,' the Tibet Post International has learnt.

The writers, identified as: Jangtse Donkho, Kalsang Jinpa and Buddha were tried on October 28th by the Ngaba Intermediate People's Court. They were arrested over four months ago for the publication of articles concerning the 2008 Tibetan protests in the journal Shar Dungri (Eastern Snow Mountain).

In an article published by the alias writer Buddha, on the 16th of March 2008, he wrote, "The Chinese media reported that a large number of guns and ammunition were found in Chosrgyal temple contrary to the teachings of the Buddha.

This is sad and absurd.

For thousands of years, Han and Tibetan people have lived as neighbors, but the Han still have no idea of the beliefs and customs of Tibetans. We put dead animals and weapons in the temple to wash away sin, and as a lesson to

our children. Isn't it Kuan Kung (the Chinese god of war) who really wields the machete?"

Kalsang Jinpa was also arrested for his views over the march uprising saying that, "the state media takes every opportunity to discredit, criticise and slander His Holiness and his followers.

Something must be said" During the court proceedings the men being charged were allowed a short period of time to talk to their loves ones, under the watchful eye of the Chinese police. "Buddha tried to hold his twoyear-old son, but was unable to hold him because he was chained. So he kissed his child twice and asked his wife to make sure their son learned the Tibetan language. Then he was escorted away," a Tibetan source said.

During the trail Buddha also spoke about the sorrow he would feel if imprisoned saying, "If we are convicted of these charges, we will carry a heavy load on our hearts because of this injustice and because of the inequality among different nationalities, though we are citizens of the same country."

No verdict was announced following the closed trial, and family sources in Tibet said they were told the case would be "reviewed" by authorities before sentences were imposed.

Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama cerebrating the 50th founding anniversary of the Tibetan Children's Village, Dharamshala, India on 29 October 2010.

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His Holiness said, "so those Chinese leaders should know, just provide some house or better facility is not solution,

not answer, in solving this sort of problem. Show respect to Tibetan culture."

China Holds First Live-fire Drills in Tibet

Chinese armed military personnels in Lithang County eastern Tibet. Photo: TPI

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: Chinese military has announced that conducted its first-ever live military exercises in Tibet, on Wednesday (27th October). The exercise involved air force, artillery and electronic warfare divisions, close to the Indian border.

Although the exact location was confirmed, the official People's Liberation Army Daily newspaper stated, that the exercises were held at an altitude above 15,420 feet (4,700 meters) and involved fighter aircraft, attack helicopters, artillery, tanks and electronic warfare units.

China has steadily increased its military in Tibet since their illegal and bloody invasion in 1949 and the news on Wednesday has added concern over the Chinese military presence in Tibet.

The article said that the exercise will

have a significant role in "exploring training patterns in mountainous and cold areas as well as improving combat capabilities," which has created uproar from human rights organisation.

The so called ‘Tibet Military Command' has been holding exercises and testing the Tibet railway for carrying military equipment since the beginning of the year.

These exercises stand to add to concerns in India over a Chinese military build-up in Tibet. The countries fought a brief but bloody border war in 1962 and continue to argue over territorial claims. More recently, New Delhi has complained that Chinese troops along the frontier have grown more aggressive and expressed concern over China's increasingly close ties to Pakistan's military.

Tibetan Writer Woeser Threatened

by Chinese Police

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

She was told by the caller who claimed to be from the Lhasa City Public Security Bureau to immediately go to the Public Security Bureau. When she questioned the reasons why she was being summoned they simply replied "of course there is a reason, you know what you have done."

Following the threat she stated "I had not done anything illegal. I said that if they wanted to come to see me that was fine but they had to follow the correct procedures," to which the caller replied that he would come for

her soon.

Woeser has experienced a multitude of threats and arrests because of her outspoken work on the Tibetan cause, through her blog and books. During the 2008 unrest in Tibet, Woeser and her husband were put under house arrest after speaking to reporters. In 2010, International Women's Media Foundation granted her with the Courage in Journalism Awards.

Since the phone call she has been unable to access her social networking page on Twitter.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Celebrates TCV’s Golden Jubilee

Mr Phuntsok Namgyal, School village director leaves with His Holiness The Dalai Lama after celebration in Dharamshala, India on 29 October 2010. Photo: TPI/Sangay Dorjee

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama, on Saturday (29 October) celebrated the Tibetan Children Village's 50th founding anniversary in Dharamshala, the exile capital.

The 50th anniversary was celebrated by over 5,000 people from a multitude of nations, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Also present were by Ven. Tsering Phuntsok, Minister for Religion and Culture and the acting Prime Minister, Dolma Gyari, Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan parliament in exile, and other dignitaries including several

Dolma, to run it. The result was overwhelming - for almost before we knew where we were - over 800 tiny children has been placed in our care within months. My sister and her voluntary helpers had to improvise the barest necessities of life of this enormous family. This, the Tibetan Refugee Nursery, was the beginning of TCV. Since then it has grown from strength to strength," His Holiness said.

However, he urged the school administration not to give in to negligence and complacency, and to strengthen their efforts to make further progress.

Mr Phuntsok Namgyal, School village director leaves with His Holiness The Dalai Lama after celebration in Dharamshala, India on 29 October 2010. Photo: TPI/Sangay Dorjee

sponsors of the school.

TCV began as a Nursery for Tibetan Refugee Children on 17 May 1960, a year after the arrival of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and thousands of Tibetans in India from Tibet following brutal repression by the government of People's Republic of China. It now takes care of over 16,000 children in fraternities extending from Ladakh in the North to Bylakuppe in the South. It established The Dalai Lama Institute for Higher Education in Bangalore as part of its efforts to tackle challenges in the field of higher education in specialised studies The Tibetan leader spoke about the TCV's achievements since its humble beginnings 50 years ago, "The Indian government rented us two empty bungalows for the purpose near my present home at Dharamshala and I appointed my elder sister, Tsering

"For the students, past and present, of TCV here in Dharamshala and elsewhere in India, I urge you to remember and preserve your Tibetan identity, while at the same time keeping in mind that your education has prepared you to be participating citizens of the twenty-first century."

The daylong event hosted by the students of the TCV included calisthenics performances, a marching band, cultural dances and songs. "It was a truly amazing event, I felt very fortunate to be able to witness such a momentous occasion," said Casper Lützen from Denmark.

Later in the evening, school children undertook a candle light vigil marching in Dharamshala to show their solidarity with the Tibetan students' protests in Amdho against the imposition of Chinese language as the medium of instruction in Tibetan schools.

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Tibetan Protests Continue in India

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: Protests about the recent educational reforms in Tibet have spread through-out the exiled Tibetan community this week, as large demonstrations occur in South India and Dharamshala.

Around 1,500 students from five Tibetan schools, SOS TCV school, CST Bylakuppe, CVP Bylakuppe, Sera senior secondary school took part in the many different demonstrations, which included; a large petition, an introduction to the public about Tibet, a silent march and a candlelight vigil.

The events, on Sunday (31st October), occurred in two Tibetan settlements inside Bylakuppe, South India. However, the signature campaign is still ongoing.

In Dharamshala on Saturday evening, school children from the Tibetan Children's Village undertook a candlelight vigil marching through Dharamshala to show their solidarity with the Tibetan students' protests in Amdho. There are also plans to hold a mass candlelight vigil tonight (1st November) at 5:30pm in the main

Tibetans in Dharamshala, India holding mas candle light vigil on 29 October 2010.

Photo: TPI/James Dunn

square of McLeod Ganj to reiterate the Tibetans living in exile's support of the protests, where they will screen new photos of the protests inside Tibet.

These demonstrated come after more than 9,000 Tibetans inside Tibet have protested against the Chinese educational reforms that will see all

classes taught in Mandarin instead of the native Tibetan. The Tibet Post International has learnt that during the protests that took place inside Tibet many students and teachers were detained and anyone who had used their cameras or mobile telephones to document the events had their electronics ceased.

Imprisoned Tibetan Monk’s Birthday Celebrated in Exile

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: At 8:30am, today (29th October), over 100 people commemorated the 60th birthday of political prisoner, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche. His followers, students, relatives and Tibetan NGOs all attended the celebration. It began with one of his followers talking about Tenzin's life, followed by prays for Tenzin's health and his immediate release. The event was not only observed in Dharamshala, but also in South India and Europe.

Yangchen Dolma, who was at the event, held at Lhagyal-ri, Dharamshala, described the occasion "It was very good, we saw a photo of him and I felt very emotional because he is the only Rinpoche and lama from my village. I also felt very sad because he is in prison, but I hope and pray for his release from prison."

"When I was in Tibet, he was arrested by the Chinese police, the entire village felt very sad and we all demonstrated.

But we cannot do anything, some of our countrymen were arrested at that time and we couldn't do anything, we were upset. He is a very great lama, doing lots of work for the Tibetan people, he dared to do work." She added.

The Chinese authorities tried to arrest Tenzin three times, but they failed because he hid in the local forest for some months. But finally on April 7th, 2002 they came and surrounded his monastery and arrested him along with 4 other monks. Lobsang Dhondup, a 28year old assistant of Tenzin's was among the arrested. Lobsang was executed almost immediately in late January 2003, marking the first execution of a Tibetan for political crimes in 20 years.

Tenzin Delek's trial began on November 29th 2002 before the Local Court in Garze, he was accused of involvement in a bomb attack on April 3, 2002 at the central square of Sichuan's provincial capital, Chengdu and was sentenced to

Tibetans in Dharamshala holding a special prayer for Tenzin Delek Rinpoche at Lhagyal-ri, Dharamshala, India on 29 October 2010. Photo: TPI

death with a two-year execution adjournment. However, due to protests inside and outside Tibet, his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment on 26 January 2005.

In November 2009, 40,000 Tibetans in Tenzin Delek Rinpoche's home area signed a petition asking for a re-trial.

They staged a hunger strike at the county seat of Lithang for a few days, which lead to the temporary arrest of about 70 Tibetans.

Tenzin Delek is also widely known for working to develop social, medical, educational and religious institutions for Tibetan nomads in eastern Tibet, as an advocate for environmental conservation in the face of indiscriminate logging and mining projects. He strived for an increase in education in Tibet, telling the Chinese authorities that "we Tibetans need freedom of education and all Chinese people have knowledge but we Tibetans have none." He built a school for nomads in the area, however, this has already been destroyed by the Chinese government. He also built seven

monasteries to keep the old safe since they were unable to care from themselves.

Tenzin Delek Rinphoche stated the reasons why China persecutes him, "Since I am a Tibetan, I have always been sincere and devoted to the interests and well-being of Tibetan people. That is the real reason why the Chinese do not like me and framed me.

That is why they are going to take my precious life even though I am innocent."

Ven. Nyima Wangchuk who is a student of Rinpoche also told the Tibet Post International that "recently a few people have been able to visit Tenzin in prison but it is very rare, his health is very poor.

They say that he has heart disease, that's why the Tibetan people are very worried about him. He could not say much about his condition because he has many police around him. In Tibet the photo of Tenzin cannot be put on altars or hung up on the wall. People are in a very difficult situation because they want to see him, especially the old people who want to see him before they die."

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His Holiness: Majority of Tibetans Agreed on Genuine Autonomy

His Holiness the Dalai Lama attending World Without Nuclear Weapons Summit in Japan on 13th November 2010. Photo: TPI

By YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post

Hiroshima: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama gave interview to Times Magazine and Kategaho, a Japanese magazine this morning. In the interview, His Holiness answered and gave many clarifications on various questions raised.

Answering to a question about Tibet's independence and autonomy, His Holiness said that our stand has been very clear since early 1970s, "in fact, during Mao's time, when I returned back from Beijing, I was full of enthusiasm and hope. I even said I want to join the communist party. The 17 point agreement was also based on 'one country, two system'. But Chinese government never kept their promise. By 1959, things became very difficult and we were forced to escape Tibet.

"After all the rehabilitation process, around 1970s, our people seriously discussed about our stand, and we agreed on genuine autonomy as a most feasible approach. Since then our stand has been very clear, we negotiated with

Chinese government several times without any result. Special meeting was organized in Nov. 2008, to discuss the future course of actions, although there were many who voiced for full independence, majority agreed on genuine autonomy. So we are not seeking political separation, but we need meaningful autonomy to practice our culture and religion." His Holiness said.

On his faith and hope, His Holiness said that when Hu Jintao assumed the Chinese leadership, "I was little optimistic, but nothing changed. In 2008, I said my faith in Chinese government has become thinner, but my faith and hope with Chinese public has increased.

Support from Chinese intellectuals is tremendous. I am impressed. I very much agree with Hu Jintao's 'harmonious society' concept, but harmony depends on trust and respect. It cannot be forced through use of fear and violence. His goal is good, method is wrong." Said His Holiness.

Asked for his comment on Liu Xiaobo winning Nobel Peace Prize and his

imprisonment, His Holiness said he very much support Mr Liu Xiaobo, "he has called for open society, transparency and democracy in China, this is good for China in the long run. When Liu Xiaobo came up with Charter-08, I supported it.

This Nobel Peace Prize award is international recognition of his effort, it is not about toppling Chinese government. Even Premier Wen Jiabao said about the freedom and democracy.

This is good sign." Explained His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

About the growing sense of frustration among the people, their demand for independence and the Tibetan issue after him, His Holiness said Chinese leadership thinks that Tibetan issue will have a natural death after him. "This is wrong, Tibet has a long political, cultural and religious history, its language is very rich. There is a growing sense of Tibetan identity. Dalai Lama's institution is 500 years old only, whereas Tibetan history goes back to more than 3000 years. And now, we have an elected leadership based on democratic principle." Clarified His Holiness.

In the afternoon, His Holiness attended the second day of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, in which discussion and debate was done on Progress towards a world without nuclear weapon and consequences of the use of nuclear weapons.

On nuclear disarmament, His Holiness the Dalai Lama said, "external disarmament is very necessary, but ultimately it is related to inner disarmament. So long as anger and hatred remain, external disarmament will a have little effect. We also need to think seriously about the concept of 'we and they', this is the source of many problems. We need to work on a way to include all the 7 billion people of this world into the category of 'we'." Said His Holiness.

The Nobel Laureates further discussed on the world without nuclear weapon and drafted Hiroshima declaration, which will be announced tomorrow to the delegates and the media.

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1.3 Billion Chinese People Has Right to know the Truth: His Holiness Dalai Lama

By YC. Dhadhophonya, The Tibet Post

Tokyo: Tibet's political and spiritual leader His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama repeated on Saturday his strong support for jailed Chinese Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo saying that he has always appreciated the contribution made by Liu Xiaobo in trying to bring openness, democracy and accountability in China.

"This is good for China in the long run.

China has become strong, but to make a significant contribution in this world, it should gain the trust of its people and people around the world. Censorship is immoral, 1.3 billion Chinese people has right to know" the truth, said His Holiness.

His Holiness also strongly expressed concern about China's policy of effectively banning teaching in the Tibetan language in schools in Tibet, which has provoked protests in Tibetan areas. "One of my main concerns is, inside Tibet, whether intentionally or unintentionally, some kind of cultural genocide is taking place," he said. "This is very serious."

On his way to Haneda airport for flight to Osaka city, His Holiness made a brief meeting with some Japanese medias.

One being asked about the student demonstration in Tibet on language issue, His Holiness said that the Tibetan language is a very rich language which can go along with the ancient Sanskrit language. "Tibetan translation of Buddhist literature is considered very authentic. Chinese authority has imposed Chinese language as medium of instruction in Tibetan school and this is reason the students are demonstrating. Politically we are not seeking separation, Tibetan language,

Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Tibetan Children Village (TCV), Dharamshala, India on 29 October 2010.

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Buddhist philosophy, science and religion is very rich. We love our language and we are proud of our language.

When asked about His opinion on election and situation in Burma, His Holiness said that Burma is a very good Buddhist countries, many important Buddhist lineages had also come from Burma. "But the current political situation is rule by Military Junta. I have along with many other Nobel Laureates, even the General Secretary of UNO had appealed the authorities to release Ang Sung Suu kyi, but nothing happened. It is very sad. One time I appealed the authorities saying that you are a Buddhist and you should put the Buddhist teaching into practice."

Explained His Holiness.

On his recent statement on retirement, His Holiness said that this four century old tradition of Dalai Lama holding the temporal and spiritual power has come to an end in 2001, when the Tibetan in exile adopted democracy and elected its own political leader, Kalon Tripa, (Prime minister). Whether Dalai Lama is needed or not will be decided by the Tibetan people. But at this age, I think I have a right to retire." Said His Holiness with a mild laugh.

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Dialogue Needed Between Natural and Buddhist Science: His Holiness

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Discusses Buddhism and Neuroscience in Japan on 10 November 2010. Photo: TPI

By Matthew Singh Toor, The Tibet Post

Niihama, Japan: "After the Second World War, many of your big cities were really destroyed. But then you built a new world from the ashes. -the same as with Germany. While modernizing, you also kept your traditions." His Holiness the Dalai Lama thus greeted a 300strong audience in the picturesque Japanese town of Niihama, on the Inland Sea island of Shikoku, on the third full day of his autumn tour.

His Holiness flew to Niihama by helicopter on a chilly, windy morning, then held a press conference at his hotel.

He then embarked on a discussion with the noted Japanese neuroscientist, Kenichiro Mogi, on the mind and the brain.

His Holiness began their conversation by distinguishing between what we take in with our senses and what we take in with our mind, describing how "even physical pain can be subdued by a mental state of satisfaction, so therefore mental, inner experiences are more important than the physical, sensory plane". He then asked Professor Mogi one searching question after another, about whether neurologists can compare anger in a waking state with anger while dreaming, and whether to some extent consciousness can affect the brain, as well as the other way round.

Often, he explained, when conducting discussions with scientists, "Some people use the words, `Dialogue between science and Buddhism.' That, I feel, is the wrong phrase. Buddhism is a religion and we have nothing to do with science. But since Buddhist teaching is about how to train, how to improve our basic human qualities warm-heartedness, compassion - so, ultimately, we need a lot of explanation about the mental system and about the emotions." Buddhism, he said, can be divided into three parts: science, psychology and Buddhist religion. "So really I suggest that the phrasing should be, 'A dialogue between natural science and Buddhist science'."

His Holiness then spoke about Buddhist practitioners who have had their brains tested and been found to be "unusually calm". He said, "But when we talk about compassion, a tear comes in these people. Many people believe that consciousness comes from the brain, from the neurons. So when the neurons stop, consciousness stops.

But some scientists believe that the consciousness can affect the brain. This is not a question of other lives, something like that. But, at another level, a more subtle kind of consciousness could affect the brain."

There were many cases, His Holiness said, in which expert monks were found to have signs of consciousness one week, two weeks, three weeks after death - "Their bodies very fresh."

Clearly delighting in having an expert scientist to talk to, who could share his expertise in fluent English, His Holiness then asked Professor Mogi if it would be possible to "develop a kind of surgery whereby we can remove that part of the brain that brings attachment, anger - so we can remove these problems without training the mind". Professor Mogi responded by mentioning lobotomy and how such surgery might perhaps be possible, but added that, so far, a special part of the brain associated

with these afflictive emotions had yet to be isolated.

In response to questions from the audience on how his study of science had changed his understanding of Buddhism, His Holiness recalled how he used to look at the night skies with a telescope, even when he was in Lhasa, and see how when the sun set over the earth the light left the moon. "The moon has no light," he remembered realising.

"Its light comes only from the sun. That my naked eye confirmed."

Subsequently, after reading up on astronomy in the 1960s, His Holiness said he could no longer believe in Mount Meru - "at least on this planet".

That was no problem, he explained: "Buddha didn't come to this planet to make a map of the universe. His main concern was how to reduce our suffering. That will remain the same, for the next thousand years. Even after another Big Bang, the truth of this will remain the same. Some emotions, maybe after 10,000, or 100,000 years, may change, when the shape of the brain changes. But today's emotions and emotions at the time of the Buddha are the same."

Warming to his theme, and speaking in English with increasing conviction and power, His Holiness recalled how, when

he began his discussions with scientists, some American Buddhists had warned him, "'Science is a killer of religion. Be careful!' Then I thought and thought. In Buddhism in general, particularly in the Nalanda tradition, the key instrument is investigation, not belief. Because the ultimate source of suffering is ignorance, having a wrong view. So, in order to reverse a wrong view, you must develop a right view. In order to develop a right view, you should know the reality. In order to know the reality, you should practice investigation, even to the point of investigating Buddha's own teachings."

His Holiness stated that, in his thinking and his practice, he wants to go "to the root of the Buddhist tradition - to scholars like Nagarjuna." He concluded that, "The root of the tradition is the same, even if there are different branches. The roots are very solid.

These great classical texts fit everyone."

Finally, His Holiness reminded the audience that man, alone among the animals, had been given "the special gift of a brain". He added, "We must utilize this great instrument - for construction, not destruction.

Education is simply a way to open our eyes, and to see the world in a holistic way."

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Six Tibetans Arrested in India During Chinese Official Visit

Police detain Tibetan exiles during a protest in New Delhi on November 1, 2010. photo: Press TV

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: Six Tibetan activists were arrested by security personnels in Indian capital, Delhi as they protesting a visit of Zhou Yongkang, a high level Chinese official.

The six Tibetans were arrested on Monday (1st November) near Teen Murti Bhavan in the Indian capital as they shouted slogans demanding freedom of language and religion as well as greater human rights inside Tibet.

The 6 Tibetan activists have been identified as Tenzin; 38, Lobsang; 28, Sonam; 27, Dhondup; 30 Tashi; 37,

and Kalsang; 24. They were detained at the Chanakya Puri police station and were questioned, while a Chinese minder was present, The Tibet Post has learned.

Zhou Yongkang, who ranks 9th in the hierarchy of Politburo of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, is in New Delhi for a threeday visit.

Indian Police officials told the reporters that they have arrested some protesters who were waving Tibetan flags and shouting anti-China and anti-Wen Jiabao slogans.

1.3 Billion Chinese People Has Right to know the Truth His Holiness and the entourages reached Osaka city this evening.

Starting from Osaka, in the following nine days, His Holiness will visit Nara city, Niihama, Shikoku and Hiroshima.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived Tokyo Narita Airport safely this morning. Mr. Lhakpa Tshoko, Representative of Liaison Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama for Japan East Asia and Executive members of Junior Chamber International Osaka welcomed

and received him with Tibetan traditional white scarfs for auspicious and lucks. Junior Chamber of International Osaka has invited His Holiness the Dalai Lama to address one of their main events this year, in which around 5000 people are scheduled to attend. The World summit of Nobel Laureate has also invited His Holiness Dalai Lama to attend the 11th World Summit of the Nobel Peace Laureates at Hiroshima.

Tibetan Youth Congress Marches against Chinese Language Reforms

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

highlight the Tibetans in exile's solidarity with the recent protests by students in Tibet. They shouted slogans such as "Return out language to its rightful owner" and "protect Tibetan language."

"Today, the Tibetan Youth Congress will initiate a "nationwide" peaceful demonstration consisting of all the Tibetan schools in India. All our Regional Tibetan Youth Congress chapters have been contacted to carry out similar protests in their respective areas so that Tibetan students all over India on this day will hold simultaneous protests," The Tibetan Youth Congress stated in a recent Press Release

concerning today's demonstration.

The protest was sparked by reported comments from the Chinese Communist Party's Qinghai chief, Qiang Wei, calling for the use of "a common language" in schools and suggesting that the introduction of Mandarin as the teaching language over the next decade.

A move that recent outgoing Executive Director of Students for a Free Tibet, Lhadon Tethong warned that "If Tibetans inside Tibet have to study in Chinese, spending all day listening, learning and speaking in Chinese, they are in danger of losing our language and losing our culture. Ultimately with this will go our nation."

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: Members of the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), a NGO based in US will meet Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, today (4th November) to debate how to improve the Tibetan campaigns taking place around the world.

"We are here to meet His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, to discuss ways where the International Campaign for Tibet can be supportive of their work," said Mary Markey, president of ICT. In the ICT's first formal visit to Dharamshala, they yesterday met with important officials of the Central Tibetan Administration including Samdhong Rinpoche, Tibet's Prime Minister-in-Exile and Dolma Gyari, Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile.

Rinpoche discussed various issues with them to take the Tibetan cause to the next stage of development.

"They (members of International Campaign for Tibet) come here to see His Holiness and also meet people to review their work and to strategies in

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ICT Group to Meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama

The Members of the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) Photo: Tibet net

future how to prioritize what kind of campaigning they should do, so for this consultation they have paid a visit," Rinpoche added.

Founded in 1988, the ICT is now the

largest Tibetan private non-profit advocacy group working to promote freedom for the Tibetans, ensure human rights, and protect the Tibetan culture and environment.

Billions of People Dependent on Tibet's Rivers: His Holiness the Dalai Lama

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Surajkund,India:Thesixth International conference of Tibet Support Groups began in Surajkund, near New Delhi in India, on November 5th, 2010, with a call from His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the international community to look at the Tibetan issue from three aspects rather than merely a human rights prospective.

His Holiness, despite being slightly indisposed (he joked that the mouth cover he was wearing made him look like a Jain monk), spent a considerable period of time explaining the three key aspects of the Tibetan issue as being that of ecological, culture and human rights issues. In terms of the ecological aspect of the issue, His Holiness said more than a billion people in the region may be depending on the water that comes from rivers that originate on the Tibetan plateau. Therefore, His Holiness said people in the region who will be impacted by changes to the Tibetan environment have the right to express their concern at the future of Tibet.

On the Tibetan issue also being a cultural one, His Holiness explained the distinction that he makes between Tibetan Buddhism as a religion and Tibetan Buddhist science and philosophy. He said "Tibetan Buddhism as a religion was the business of Buddhists alone.

However, Tibetan Buddhist science and philosophy can contribute to the development of humanity beyond the Buddhist world."

His Holiness also said in recent years more and more Chinese have been paying attention to the Tibetan issue indicating that the struggle is a just and moral one. He also said some people accuse the Tibetans of internationalizing the Tibetan issue.

Comparing the dialogue process with the Chinese government to the right hand and reaching out to the international community to the left

issue can be resolved quickly."

His Holiness said he advocated a gradual change in China rather than overnight transformation into a democracy. He added that given the nature of the Chinese system any overnight change could result in a chaotic situation that will not be in the interest of China or the world. He suggested that just as he was thinking of retirement, the Communist Party in China should think of gradual retirement with grace and honour.

Earlier, the inaugural ceremony began with the Master of Ceremony Vijay Kranti inviting His Holiness the Dalai Lama and former Indian deputy prime minister L.K. Advani to light lamps on the occasion of the Indian festival of lights, Diwali.

More photos of the event please use this link. The conference will continue until the 7th of November. More detailed news please visit Tibet Net.

His Holiness the Dalai lama speaking at the meeting on 5th november 2010.

Photo: TPI/YC. Dhardhowa

hand, His Holiness said if there is a concrete result to the right hand the left hand does not need to do anything.

His Holiness said, "A stumbling block to finding a solution to the Tibetan issue is the lack of transparency, existence of distorted propaganda and censorship in China. Once these are not present and there is an independent judiciary, the Tibetan

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