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15th Sep - 17th Sep 2009
Around 4,000 Buddhists and foreign tourists, attended a three-day lecture on Buddhism by Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
More than 14-hundred of them were foreigners from 55 different countries who had registered for the occasion.
A Song for the 10th Panchen Lama
MEMORANDUM ON GENUINE AUTONOMY FOR THE TIBETAN PEOPLE
I INTRODUCTION
Since the renewal of direct contact with the Central Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 2002, extensive discussions have been held between the envoys of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and representatives of the Central Government. In these discussions we have put forth clearly the aspirations of Tibetans. The essence of the Middle Way Approach is to secure genuine autonomy for the Tibetan people within the scope of the Constitution of the PRC. This is of mutual benefit and based on the long-term interest of both the Tibetan and Chinese peoples. We remain firmly committed not to seek separation or independence. We are seeking a solution to the Tibetan problem through genuine autonomy, which is compatible with the principles on autonomy in the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The protection and development of the unique Tibetan identity in all its aspects serves the larger interest of humanity in general and those of the Tibetan and Chinese people in particular. Read the rest of this article »
Kalon Tripa Professor Samdhong Rinpoche’s Keynote Address
on Round Table Discussion on “Greater Tibet”
in New Delhi, 27 August 2009
Introduction
Since 1979, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has adopted the Middle-Way Approach of not seeking separation but for Tibet to remain within the People’s Republic of China (PRC). His Holiness the Dalai Lama has repeatedly requested for the implementation of National Regional Autonomy provisions to the entire Tibetan nationality in order to preserve and promote Tibet’s cultural and spiritual heritage and identity.
Since 1951, during the negotiations for the 17-point agreement, the Tibetan side had asked for one autonomous administration for the entire Tibetan nationality. Since then, this aspiration of Tibetan people has remained consistent.
In 2002, after the restoration of direct contact between Dharamsala and Beijing, eight rounds of formal dialogue and one informal consultation were held between the envoys of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the concerned PRC officials. In the process, we have further clarified how the entire Tibetan nationality can be brought under one autonomous administration within the provisions of constitution and autonomy law and what are the advantages by doing this. Read the rest of this article »
The Tibetan Book of the Dead: a way of life & a great liberation
