Gurukul Brochure 2012

Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness The Dalai Lama

TWELFTH GURUKUL PROGRAMME 2012 NORTH INDIA 5 June – 7 July 2012 DHARAMSALA An initiative to provide an insight into Tibetan culture and ancient Buddhist traditions of Tibet for university students

Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness The Dalai Lama Core 4A, UGF, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 Tel: (91) (11) 24648450 ∫ Fax: Tel: (91) (11) 24648451 Email: furhhdl@furhhdl.org ∫ Website: www.furhhdl.org 1

"To meet the challenges of our times, I believe that humanity must develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. Each of us must learn to work not just for our own individual self, family or nation, but for the benefit of all mankind.

Today we are so interdependent, so closely interconnected with each other, that without a sense of universal responsibility, a feeling of universal brotherhood and sisterhood, and an understanding and belief that we really are a part of one big human family, we cannot hope to overcome the dangers to our very existence – let alone bring about peace and happiness."

- His Holiness The Dalai Lama

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CONTENTS

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About the Foundation

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Programme Overview

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Programme Details

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Audiences and Appointments

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Accommodation

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Map

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Join Us

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Write to us

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About the Foundation "This Foundation will implement projects to benefit people everywhere, focusing especially on assisting nonviolent methods, on improving communications between religion and science, on securing human rights and democratic freedoms, and on conserving and restoring our precious Mother Earth."

– His Holiness The Dalai Lama

VISION •

Foster the celebration of diversity, the spirit of universal responsibility and the understanding of interdependence across faiths, creeds and religions.

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Support personal transformation in ways that facilitate larger processes of social change.

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Develop and sustain peace building and coexistence initiatives in regions of violent conflict and social unrest.

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Encourage and cultivate Ahimsa (nonviolence) as a guiding principle for interaction among human beings and with their environments.

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Offer inclusive and holistic paradigms of education that prioritize experiential learning, cross-cultural dialogue, and a global ethic of peace and justice.

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Build capacity for conflict transformation, human rights and democratic freedom through partnerships with civil society groups across the globe.

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Explore new frontiers on understanding of the mind by building bridges between science and spirituality.

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Support the professional development of future leaders and decision-makers through scholarships and fellowships.

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Create media products and educational materials that promote the objectives of the Foundation.

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Nurture an understanding of the relevance and value of Tibetan civilisational heritage to contemporary issues and predicaments.

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About the Foundation MISSION 

To promote universal responsibility in a manner that respects difference and encourages a diversity of beliefs, practices and approaches.

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To build a global ethic of nonviolence, coexistence, gender equity and peace by facilitating secular processes that cultivate personal and social ethical values.

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To enrich educational paradigms that tap the transformative potential of the human mind.

The Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness The Dalai Lama is a not for profit, nonsectarian, non-denominational organisation established with the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to His Holiness in 1989. In the spirit of the Charter of the United Nations, the Foundation brings together men and women of different faiths, professions and nationalities, through a range of initiatives and mutually sustaining collaborations.

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Programme overview In keeping with the rich Indian tradition of Gurukul, this project aims to enrich formal education processes by facilitating inspirational contact with masters of different spiritual traditions, particularly Tibetan Buddhism. The participants, mainly university students, live in Tibetan monasteries and nunneries where they learn about Tibetan culture, art and philosophy.

Participants have privileged access to teachers of ancient Buddhist traditions of Tibet. By observing the teachers’ way of life at close quarters, students envision new definitions of success, achievement and fulfillment.

Gurukul has been held annually for a month in Dharamsala, the home of HH the Dalai Lama and the headquarters of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile. Here, participants receive an extended introduction to Tibetan culture and religion by actively engaging in daily activities of Tibetan life in the monasteries and nunneries, and with communities in exile.

They have the privilege of an audience with His Holiness. The Foundation is also exploring possibilities for extending this programme to Bylakuppe in south India.

Through discourses, lectures, films and other learning media, Gurukul participants gain insights into the innovative ways in which a community in exile copes with displacement and strives to keep its traditions alive.

Gurukul participants will:     

Live in Tibetan monasteries and nunneries.

Take classes in Tibetan Buddhism at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives.

Learn Tibetan handicrafts such as wood carving, thangka painting and appliqué.

Interact with Buddhist masters and Tibetan officials.

Experience traditional dialectic debates and spiritual chanting.

Students also have the opportunity to give something back to the community. They are encouraged to teach English to monks, nuns and refugees from Tibet, and volunteer with service and welfare projects. The year 2012 will mark the twelfth year of the unique Gurukul programme.

Reporting Information: Report on 5 June, 3.30 pm, at the Ground Floor Chandralok Bhavan, 36 Janpath, New Delhi Near Cottage Emporium, Opposite Imperial Hotel

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Programme details His Holiness will teach in Tibetan. For the nonHindi speakers, there will be a simultaneous English translation over FM radio. His Holiness will pause between sentences and paragraphs, and allow the Hindi translator who will be sitting close to him to directly translate into Hindi over the P.A. system. So only those who specifically need an English translation should get FM radios.

INTRODUCTORY TOUR

Tuesday, 5 June 03:30 pm Participants to report at the above address 05:00 pm Board the bus to Dharamsala.

Two passport-size pictures and identity proof will be required for registration and security procedures.

Wednesday, 6 June

Participants are requested to wear the ID badges at all times during the teachings, which will also serve as a lunch ticket.

07:30 am Reach Dharamsala.

- Girls accommodation at Dolma Ling Nunnery - Boys accommodation at Dip Tsechokling and Namgyal Monastery 10:30 am Start the tour from Sidhpur 11:00 am Guided tour of Norbulingka Institute www.norbulingka.org 02:00 pm Lunch at the Norbulingka Institute 03:00 pm Audience with His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa

* Detailed Teachings information in separate enclosures.

Sunday, 10 June 09:00 am Tibetan Reception Centre, Khanyara 10:30 am Thangde Gatsal Thangka Painting Studio www.tibetanpaintings.com 12:00 pm Lunch at Norbulingka Institute 02:00 pm Guided tour of Dolma Ling Nunnery www.tnp.org/nuns/dolmaling 03:30 pm Guided tour of Nyingtob Ling Institute www.nyingtobling.org

7-9 June *Special Teachings by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on ‘An Introduction to Buddhism’ Morning and Afternoon Sessions at the Main Temple – Tsuklag Khang Mobiles, video and still cameras will not be allowed into the teaching area. So bring standalone FM radios. Do not depend on the FM apps on your mobiles. Please listen to the FM translation only through earphones.

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Programme details 04:30 pm Library of Tibetan Works and Archives

Monday, 11 June: Audience with

www.ltwa.net

His Holiness The Dalai Lama

05:00 pm Nechung Monastery www.nechung.org

Tuesday, 12 June 10:00 am Gurukul Orientation Session

Thursday, 14 June

11.30 am

09:00 am

Screening of Gurukul Documentary Film followed by Q&A Session with the Director

Upper Tibetan Children’s Village School www.tcv.org.in

01:00 pm

11:00 am

Lunch

Tushita Meditation Center and Vipassana Centre

02:30 pm Introduction to Mind Science Course

www.tushita.info 12:30 pm Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts

Wednesday, 13 June

www.tibetanarts.org

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Tibetan Medical and Astrology Institute of HH

Lunch at McLeod Ganj

The Dalai Lama.men-tsee-khang.org

02:00 pm

Guided tour of the institute and museum 11:00 am

Tibetan Youth Congress, www.tibetanyouthcongress.org

Tibetan Center for Conflict Resolution www.tccr.org

03:00 pm Tibetan Women's Association www.tibetanwomen.org

12:30 pm Lunch break at TMAI Mess.

04:00 pm

02:00 pm

Students for a Free Tibet

Department of Information and International Relations

www.sftindia.org 04:30 pm

www.tibet.net

Gu Chu Sum Association www.guchusum.org

03:00 pm Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy 03:30 pm

Saturday, 16 June: Appointment with Dr. Lobsang Sangay, Kalon Tripa Central Tibetan Administration

Environment and Development Desk 04:00 pm Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile 8

Programme details Application.

2) Comparative studies of the Ancient Inner Science and Modern Science.

3) Comparative studies of Unity in Duality Psychotherapeutic Application and other psychotherapeutic approaches.

4) Comparative studies of Unity in Duality Spiritual Application and other spiritual approaches.

5) Publishing of literature and arranging of courses, education and conferences concerning the points above.

OPPORTUNITIES After the introductory tour of Dharamsala, participants will opt for centres and activities of their choice as per the centers’ schedule, such as thangka painting, woodcarving, statue making, wood painting, Tibetan music and dance and volunteering in various Tibetan organisations.

Each participant will enroll in these activities after discussions with the group and in consultation with the concerned centres.

Participants can choose more than one activity and maintain the timetable once chosen. Apart from the above-mentioned activities, the special classes/lectures/discussions mentioned below are mandatory, based on which certificates will be issued at the end of the programme.

Education in Unity in Duality is at present going on in France, Germany, Slovakia, and India.

Summary of Mind Science Programme especially tailored for Gurukul participants is given below:

TWO SPECIAL COURSES and TWELVE LECTURES

Inner Eastern Science of Mind and Reality Meets Modern Science From the Buddhist View, based on UD* / Tendrel / Interrelated Nature of Reality

TWO SPECIAL COURSES:

 Unity in Duality (UD) was formulated by Tarab Tulku Rinpoche, Lharampa Geshe, a renowned Tibetan scholar of our time, who lived in the West for over 35 years where he came to formulate his deep understanding of Tendrel in terms of the paradigm of three pairs of interrelated opposites, joining in unity: 1. ‘Subject’ (mind) – ‘Object’ (corresponding reality) 2. ‘Mind’ – ‘Body’ 3. ‘Energy’ (potential field) – Matter.

To render these interrelationships  comprehensible and to facilitate their deep understanding – a valuable contribution to humanity – is the heart of Tarab Rinpoche’s integral approach. The universalities are extracted from the traditional Buddhist ‘Inner Science of Mind and Reality’, as taught in the Sutras and Tantras, based on Tarab Rinpoche’s own exploration and further elaboration and resulting insight. Tarab Rinproche reached this

(1) 15 June to 27 June {Excluding Sundays and Tibetan holidays} 03:30 pm to 05:00 pm At LTWA Mind Science: Inner Eastern Science of Mind and Reality Meets Modern Science Unity in Duality ® Tarab Institute, www.tarab-institute.org

The aims of the Tarab Institute are: 1) To make available courses, education and research in Ancient Inner Science of Mind and Phenomena, as.presented in Unity and Duality by late Ven. Tarab Tulku Rinpoche XI, together with Unity in Duality Personal Development as well as Spiritual and Psychotherapeutic

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Programme details paradigm through 40 years of research, begun in Tibet before 1959. He titled it ‘Unity in Duality’ (UD). Unity in Duality is a modern translation of that which Tendrel (interrelated nature of everything) refers to.

In cooperation with Lene Handberg he presented his work in five disciplines: UD Science of Mind and Reality  UD Personal Development  UD Art of Relating  UD Psychotherapeutic Application  UD Spiritual Development.  In this way the ancient knowledge, found in the Tendrel-view, was established in the present day as an accessible and practice-orientated approach. Unity in Duality is not bound by any culture or faith. It addresses universalities and can therefore be used in combination with any culture and faith or by people of no faith.

Unity in Duality contributes greatly to  solving mental problems, which are increasing rapidly due to the stressful conditions created by the highly technical and rational culture prevailing today in many parts of the world.

Unity in Duality is relevant for all walks of life: for lay people, and personal and professional application. It introduces effective methods for creating inner and outer harmony, mainly through practical application in the fields of human relations, communication, education and mental health. Likewise, it has great importance in research in different scientific fields.

Presenting and discussing the idea of subject (mind-type) and object (corresponding reality) interrelationships that are part of Buddhism and all Eastern Inner Science. Its basic tenet is that reality appearances come about in the meeting between mind and referential reality.

3. Self-references, the core around which our realities unfolds – An Inner Science Perspective Every entity’s existence has a self-referential core. As humans we have many layers and types of of self-references. The self-reference with which we identify at the present moment influences the way in which we perceive our surroundings.

4. Vasana, Karma and Evolution Theory – An Inner Science Perspective Whatever action (karma) is made by species / self-regulating systems (body, speech and mindwise) cause imprints (vasana) into personal, universal and/or primordial ‘potential field’.

Seen from the Yogacara point of view, these imprints direct the cause of evolution.

5. Why do we react emotionally and how can we change without repressing emotions?

Identifying with vulnerable self-references causes sensitivity to changes and calls for support. When that is unavailable, defensive reactions or repression is the norm. However, we can change this norm and use these circumstances for development.

6. Nearness to Oneself and Openness to the World To be open implies the ability to give inner space for experiencing ‘what is’ without expectations and preconceived ideas. Beyond language and emotions there exist levels of self-referential beingness, identifying with which implies a continuous diminishing of fear and need of outer support. With this undisturbed strength in ourselves, we naturally give space to the feeling of love and compassion to others.

7. What is Mindfulness / Meditation and how does it relate to Modern Science?

CONTENTS OF THE COURSE: 1. Introduction: Inner Eastern Science and Modern Science. ** Investigations into mind and reality and their interrelation, underpinning all Eastern spiritual traditions – here based on Nalanda University Scholars – will be presented throughout the month, with correlations to Modern Science.

2. Perception and the Human Condition of Interrelated Nature – An Inner Science Perspective

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Programme details Mindfulness is a deep ancient analytical as well as unifying meditation method. New versions of interesting findings are investigated from a neurological and modern scientific health point of view, an extract of which will be presented.

8. Different Levels of Consciousness – Relationships between Processes of Deep Meditation, Deep Dreamless Sleep, and the Death-process – Inner and Modern Science Perspectives In accordance with Inner Science we find this correlation, why the yogis used the dream state as a stepping-stone to spiritual development and trained to be conscious throughout the processes of falling asleep and dying. To be discussed with reference to modern science and near-deathexperiences.

9. Dreams, the Dream-State and How to Use Dreams for Personal Development We have beingness of body and mind in all natural processes. The subtler the body the more open the space and time limitations. I.e. the dream state and the dream appearances can be used for personal development – we will explore this theoretically in the afternoons and more practically in the mornings.

10. Ethics – Interrelation of Man and Nature – Inner and Modern Science Modern societies experience complex ethical dilemmas in relation to the exploitation of nature. This will be discussed from inner and modern science perspectives.

11. Modern Science Meets Inner Science – A Summary Participants will be asked to reflect over the different topics that have been presented and in groups of two present their view on the significance of this with respect to inner and modern science. ** Each theme will be introduced and depending on the interest, one topic might be continued for one to three days. Therefore there are no dates on the single presentations; the speakers will feel free to change the order of the themes in accordance with the group and

mindfulness are being presented now-a-days and results demonstrating other circumstances.

(2) 15 June to 5 July {Excluding Sundays and Tibetan holidays} 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm At the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives www.ltwa.net Buddhist Philosophy Course: The Role of Mind in the Pursuit of Happiness

The primary objectives of the LTWA are to provide a comprehensive cultural resource centre and to promote an environment that encourages research and exchange of knowledge between scholars and students.

These factors are of the utmost importance in a contemporary world shaped by political and spiritual confusion. In trying to fulfill its objectives, the Library's priorities include: * Acquiring and conserving Tibetan manuscripts, books, artifacts and works of art. * Providing access to books, manuscripts and reference works (in Tibetan as well as in foreign languages) in study areas within the Library. * Compiling bibliographies and documentation of Library holdings and related literature available worldwide. * Providing copies and prints of Library holdings and acting as a reference centre for such source materials. * Publishing books and manuscripts under the Library imprint. * Supporting research and study of the Tibetan language, both classical and modern.

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TIBETAN NUNS PROJECT DOLMA LING NUNNERY AND INSTITUTE Monday, 18 June 10:00 am to 12:15 pm Venue: Dolma Ling

PO Sidhpur Dharamsala District Kangra-176057 Himachal Pradesh

(91)(1892) 246419/246715 info@tnp.org www.tnp.org

Topics:  How does TNP support Tibetan nuns to become economically self-sufficient and take on leadership roles in the community?  What are some of the challenges that Tibetan nuns face? How does TNP seek to address these?  How does TNP address the trauma and violence nuns escaping from Tibet have experienced?  Are there programmes to facilitate trauma healing for the nuns? What are some of the ways in which the nuns can participate in community activities?  How can we contribute?

About the Organisation: The Tibetan Nuns Project was founded over two decades ago to provide education and humanitarian aid to refugee nuns from Tibet and the Himalayan regions of India. The Project provides facilities and programmes to educate, empower, and improve the status of ordained Tibetan women.

The Tibetan Nuns Project is dedicated to: - Improving standards of food, sanitation, medical care, and education in Tibetan nunneries.

- Working towards future self-sufficiency through educational and training opportunities.

- Training nuns to take leadership and service roles within their communities.

- Improving the level and status of ordained Buddhist women.

- Assisting recently arrived refugee nuns from Tibet.

- Continuing to establish further facilities for Buddhist nuns.

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TIBETAN MEDICAL AND ASTROLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA

Gangchen Kyishong Dharamsala District Kangra-176215 Himachal Pradesh

Tuesday, 19 June 10:00 am to 12:15 pm Venue: TMAI

(91) (1892) 228043 tmai@men-tsee-khang.or www.men-tsee-khang.org 12

Programme details Topics: In Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, what is the relationship between medicine, astronomy and astrology? How does the synergy between the three areas facilitate wellbeing?  A Tibetan Buddhist perspective on the relationship between religion and science.  TMAI in exile and governance, medical college, manufacturing, clinics and exports, R&D.  How can we contribute?

About the Organisation: Mission of TMAI: - To promote and practice gSowa-rigpa, the Tibetan system of medicine, astronomy and astrology.

- To provide accessible health care to people regardless of caste, colour or creed.

- To provide free or concessional i.e. subsidized health care to the poor and needy, monks and nuns, all new arrivals from Tibet, and those over the age of 70.

- To produce Tibetan medicines in an environmentally sensitive manner.

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TIBETAN CENTRE FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION Wednesday, 20 June 10:00 am to 12:15 pm Venue: TCCR or TMAI Hall

Session Road Gangchen Kyishong Dharamsala District Kangra-176215 Himachal Pradesh

(91) (1892) 226627 tccroffice@yahoo.com www.tccr.org

Topics: The Relationship between the Tibetan and Indian Communities in Dharamsala: Promoting Conflict Resolution and Coexistence  The role of nonviolence in the Tibetan struggle for dignity, human rights and freedom.  Building a synergy between Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and Western approaches to conflict resolution.  How can we contribute?

About the Organisation: Tibetan Centre for Conflict Resolution (TCCR) is a non-profit, educational organisation dedicated to the nonviolent management of conflicts in the Tibetan community and the world as a whole.

Mission of TCCR: To promote approaches and tools of nonviolent conflict resolution and democratic processes in the Tibetan community in exile and elsewhere. Thus strengthening unity, which in turn, ensures the continuance of the nonviolent struggle of the Tibetan people in the long run.

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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Thursday, 21 June 10:00 am to 12:15 pm Venue: Lhakpa Tsering Hall, DIIR

Central Tibetan Administration Gangchen Kyishong Dharamsala District Kangra-176215 Himachal Pradesh

(91) (1892) 222457, 222510 diir@tibet.net www.tibet.net

Topics: In order to serve the Tibetan community and respond to international requests for information, what are some of the audio, visual and print programmes hosted by the DIIR?  What is the nature of communication between the Tibetan government and world governments?  Could the DIIR cite examples of the ways in which world governments and international organisations have supported and promoted the Tibetan cause? What has been the nature of communication with the United Nations and other international organisations? In what ways has the DIIR been successful in promoting the Tibetan cause internationally and in pressurising China to transform its policy of repression in Tibet?  About the Central Tibetan Administration and the Middle Way Approach.

How can we contribute?

About the Organisation: The Department of Information and International Relations is one of the seven main departments under the Kashag. It has its origin in Chisee Khang (Foreign Relations Office), which was reestablished in exile in 1959, after the Chinese occupation of Tibet. In March 1969, the international relations section of Chisee Khang was placed under the Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in New Delhi. With the overwhelming demand for information on Tibet by the international community as well as Tibetans, in understanding political, human rights and environmental consciousness, the Department had started publishing the ‘Tibetan Bulletin’. Thus, in 1971, the information section was expanded with the inclusion of Sheja Publication, and renamed ‘Information and Publicity Office’. On 4 April 1988, the Office was further expanded and the international relations section of the Bureau in Delhi was made a part of it again. It was thus that the Office came to be renamed the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR).

Scope of DIIR: The scope of DIIR’s mandate is broad through its various initiatives. Essentially, DIIR is responsible for all communications from or concerning the Central Tibetan Administration, through various media, in addition to international relations. The latter focuses on relations with governments, civil society, media, as well as the Tibetan Diaspora.

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TIBETAN CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY

Gangchen Kyishong Dharamsala District Kangra-176215 Himachal Pradesh

(91) (1892) 223363 / 229225 office@tchrd.org www.tchrd.org

Monday, 2 July 10:00 am to 12:15 pm Venue: Lhakpa Tsering Hall, DIIR Topics:  What is the current situation of human rights in Tibet? What does TCHRD do to promote respect for human rights and democracy inside Tibet?  What are some of the strategies that TCHRD uses to educate the exiled community about democracy? According to TCHRD, what is democracy and how can its precepts be implemented amongst the exiled community as well as inside Tibet?  How is democracy understood in Tibetan Buddhism and culture?  Political prisoners, support, education in Tibet and in exile, ,International Criminal Act, uprisings in Tibet, legitimacy, international lobbying, Tibet: human rights and the rule of law, International Commission of Jurists (ICJ).  How can we contribute?

About the Organisation: TCHRD is the first Tibetan non-governmental human rights organisation to be established in exile in India. Founded in 1996, TCHRD is registered as an NGO under Section 2 of the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860 and is based in Dharamsala, North India.

TCHRD's Mission: - To promote and protect human rights of the Tibetan people in Tibet.

- To educate the exiled Tibetan community on human rights principles and democratic concepts.

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ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT DESK Friday, 22 June 10:00 am to 12:15 pm Venue: Lhakpa Tsering Hall, DIIR

CentralTibetan Administration Gangchen Kyishong Dharamsala District Kangra-176215 Himachal Pradesh

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(91) (1892) 222457, 222510 edd@tibet.ne www.tibet.net/importantissues/tibets-environment-anddevelopment-issue

Programme details Topics:  What is the current status of development inside Tibet? Have the benefits of development reached people living within Tibet?  What is the status of projects to preserve the environment inside Tibet? What are some of the strategies that EDD has adopted to draw international attention to the environmental degradation of Tibet’s ecosystem and rivers?  According to EDD, what are some of the methods that young people can employ to create a synergy between development and preservation of the environment?  How can we contribute?

About the Organisation: The Environment and Development Desk was established in March 1990. This Desk was earlier known as the Environment Desk. In addition to monitoring and reporting on the environmental situation inside Tibet, it used to be active in environmental education projects in Tibetan communities in exile. Over the years, EDD has begun to focus more on environment and development issues inside Tibet.

EDD’s spheres of activity are mainly focused on Tibet, and its chief goals are: - To monitor and research environment and development issues inside Tibet.

- To disseminate information and carry out selective advocacy on promoting sustainable development inside Tibet.

- To create awareness on environmental issues in the exiled Tibetan community.

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TIBETAN PARLIAMENT-IN-EXILE

Gangchen Kyishong Dharamsala District Kangra-176215 Himachal Pradesh (91) (1892) 222481 tibetanparliament@tibet.net www.tpprc.org

Monday, 25 June 10:00 am to 12:15 pm Venue: Lhakpa Tsering Hall, DIIR

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Topics:  What is the structure of the Tibetan political system within India? How does the government-inexile function?  How are laws passed and implemented in the geographically diverse Tibetan settlements across India?  What are some of the important issues currently under discussion in the Tibetan Parliament? How will these influence the wellbeing of the Tibetan community in Tibet, India and the world?  How can we contribute?

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Programme details About the Organisation: In February 1960, at Bodhgaya (where Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment), His Holiness the Dalai Lama outlined a detailed programme designed to introduce the exiles to the practice of democratic self-rule to the large group of Tibetans gathered there. He advised them to set up an elected body with three exile representatives for each of the three cholkas and one each for the four Buddhist religious traditions.

The Assembly of Tibetan People's Deputies' building was completed in the early 1980s during the seventh ATPD. It is a modest structure at the centre of a horseshoe-shaped cluster of buildings housing the various departments of the Secretariat of the Government-in-Exile.

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TIBETAN CHILDREN’S VILLAGE SCHOOL

Dharamsala Cantt.

Distt. Kangra – 176216 Himachal Pradesh

Tuesday, 26 June 10:00 am to 12:15 pm Venue: TCV

(91) (1892) 221348/ 221680/ 220356 headoffice@tcv.org www.tcv.org.in

Topics:  How does TCV empower destitute and refugee Tibetan children to become leaders of the community?  What are the kinds of trauma (and history) that Tibetan children come with to TCV? How does TCV address the emotional/psychological issues of separation from the family? In the absence of parents, how does TCV provide the love and care that children so young need?  What is the kind of educational curriculum that TCV follows to build an empowered generation of Tibetan leaders?  Home System, Curriculum, Affiliation, Examination, Alumni, Escape Stories, Further Studies, Employment, Culture and Identity, Future Plans, Career Counseling.  How can we contribute?

About the Organisation: Mission and Goals of TCV: The Mission of Tibetan Children's Villages (TCV) - an integrated charitable organisation - is to ensure that all Tibetan children under its care receive a sound education, a firm cultural identity and become self-reliant and contributing members of the Tibetan community and the world at large.

Goals of TCV: - Provide parental care and love.

- Develop a sound understanding of Tibetan identity and culture.

- Develop character and moral values.

- Provide effective modern and Tibetan education.

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- Provide child-centered learning atmosphere in the schools.

- Provide environment for physical and intellectual growth.

- Provide suitable and effective life and career guidance for social and citizenship skills.

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TIBETAN YOUTH CONGRESS Wednesday, 27 June 10:00 am to 12:15 pm Venue: TYC

Central Executive Committee P.O. McLeod Ganj - 176219 Dharamshala 176 219 Himachal Pradesh

(91) (1892) 221554 / 221010 info@tibetanyouthcongress.org www.tibetanyouthcongress.org

Topics:  Status of the political dialogue between His Holiness’ representatives and the Chinese government: successes and failures.  A history of the Tibetan struggle for freedom .  The Tibet-China-India relationship: A legal/political perspective  How can we contribute?

About the Organisation: Members of TYC accept to perform the following tasks : - To dedicate oneself to the task of serving one’s country and people under the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the spiritual and temporal ruler of Tibet.

- To promote and protect national unity and integrity by giving up all distinctions based on religion, regionalism or status.

- To work for the preservation and promotion of religion and Tibet’s unique culture and traditions.

- To struggle for the total independence of Tibet even at the cost of one’s life.

TYC also organises cultural exhibitions and festivals to create awareness among the people of the world of Tibet’s culture. TYC engages in a wide variety of activities aimed at helping those in need and alleviating some of the most urgent social and educational problems. These range from organising broom squads to building public toilets, conducting health education programmes to blood donation, holding adult education classes to starting schools and planting trees.

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TIBETAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Thursday, 28 June 10:00 am to 12:15 pm Venue: TWA

Central Executive Committee P.O. McLeod Ganj Dharamshala - 176 219 Himachal Pradesh

(91) (1892) 221527/221198 twa@tibetanwomen.org www.tibetanwomen.org

Topics:  Political and economic empowerment of Tibetan Women in exile.

Successes and challenges .  The role of TWA in drawing international attention to violence against Women in Tibet.  TWA’s role in promoting peace and justice in the exiled community.  Women, human rights and the environment: A Buddhist approach.

About the Organisation: Aims and Objectives of TWA: -

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To raise global awareness about the critical situation inside Tibet, and to exert international pressure for the improvement of human rights conditions for Tibetans living in occupied Tibet.

Social, political and economic empowerment of women in exile.

Addressing the drastic human rights abuses committed against Tibetan women in Tibet including rape, physical violence, and the denial of fundamental reproductive, religious and political freedoms.

To ensure Tibetan women have access to adequate educational information about health care, childcare and family planning.

Preservation and promotion of Tibetan culture, language, tradition and the arts through community education, literacy and publications.

Assisting the needy in the community through sponsorship programs that help to support economically disadvantaged families, single parents, children, nuns, the handicapped, the sick and the elderly.

To join hands with the women of the world to promote peace and justice for all.TYC also organises cultural exhibitions and festivals to create awareness among the people of the world of Tibet’s culture. Social & Educational: TYC engages in a wide variety of activities aimed at helping those in need and alleviating some of the most urgent social and educational problems. These range from organisms broom squads to building public toilets, conducting health education programmes to blood donation, holding adult education classes to starting schools and planting trees.

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STUDENT FOR A FREE TIBET Friday, 29 June 10:00 am to 12:15 pm Venue: SFT

P.O. McLeod Ganj Dharamshala - 176 219 Himachal Pradesh

(91) (1892) 221527/221198 fdorjee13@gmail.com www.studentsforafreetibet.or

Topics:  Role of the Youth in the Struggle for Free Tibet  A Roadmap for Free Tibet: Strategies in Action Autonomy or Independence? Envisioning Tibet 2020  How can we contribute?

About the Organisation: VISION: In our work for Tibetan independence we aim to inspire and enable people, especially the youth, to create a just and equitable world, free of oppression, in which there is respect for the earth and all living beings.

VALUES: We believe every individual has the right to be free. Those who enjoy freedom have the power and also the responsibility to make positive change in the world. We seek to create opportunities to inspire, enable and motivate all people to see that change is possible. We value creativity in every pursuit, and we believe it is essential to have fun while working towards our vision of a just and equitable world.

(12) TIBETAN SETTLEMENT OFFICE DHARAMSALA Tuesday, 3 July 10:00 am to 12:15 pm Venue: TSO Hall

Bhagsu Road McLeod Ganj-176219 Himachal Pradesh

(91) (1892) 221059 twodhasa@yahoo.com www.tsodhasa.or

Topics: Welfare Programme, Waste Management, Paper Recycling, Green Shop, EEP, Volunteering, Responsible Tourism.

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Programme details About the Organisation: The Tibetan Settlement Office (TSO), Dharamsala, is strictly based on truth, nonviolence, and genuine democratic governance as the directive principles for serving the Tibetan people in Dharamsala.

Our objectives and subsequent activities are drawn upon a need-based approach in development.

Nonviolence, environmental protection, poverty alleviation, and sustainability are the guiding principles of all the major activities of the Tibetan Settlement Office (TSO) , Dharamsala.

AUDIENCES AND APPOITNMENTS 6 June, 2012

Audience with HH the Gyalwang Karmapa

11 July, 2012

Audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama

16 June, 2012

Appointment with Dr. Lobsang Sangay (Tentative)

Saturday, 7 July: Leave Dharamsala for Delhi END OF PROGRAMME

ACCOMMODATION Dharamsala, District Kangra HP, India Tel: (91) (1892) 221726 Fax: (91) (1892) 221404 tpemalama@yahoo.co.in

Girls: Coordinator: Principal Dolma Ling Nunnery PO Sidhpur-176057 Dharamsala, District Kangra HP, India Contact details: Tel: (91) (1892) 246419 Fax:(91) (1892) 246413 Email: tnpindia@sancharnet.in

Boys: Coordinator: Secretary Namgyal Monastery PO McLeod Ganj - 176219 Dharamsala, District Kangra HP, India Tel: (91) (1892) 221492 Fax: (91) (1892) 220954 namgyal_m@yahoo.co.in

Boys: Coordinator: Secretary Dip Tsechokling Monastery PO McLeod Ganj - 176219

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