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11/08/2008
CHINA'S IRON FIST CRACKS DOWN TO SUBDUE TIBETAN REBELS
IN the ancient back alleys of Tibet's capital, Lhasa, a grim military operation has played out this week, hidden from the eyes of the world. As night falls, hundreds of Chinese troops fan out across this rebellious city, armed with riot shields and assault rifles.
11/05/2008
COLOMBIANS GET A TASTE OF THE TIBETAN CULTURE
Tibetan Buddhist monks from Namgyal Monastery, a personal monastery of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, will provide a rare glimpse of the Tibetan art of a Sand Mandala to the Colombians in Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia, from November 7 to 14, 2008.
11/05/2008
TIBETAN ADMINISTRATION CONGRATULATES US PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA
DHARAMSHALA: Mrs. Kelsang Yangkyi Takla, kalon for the Department of Information and International Relations of the Central Tibetan Administration, sent a message of congratulations to the newly-elected United States President Barack H. Obama.
11/02/2008
CHINA HANDING DOWN 'DEATH SENTENCE' TO TIBETANS: DALAI LAMA
TOKYO (AFP) — Chinese rule is handing down a "death sentence" to Tibetans, the Dalai Lama said on Sunday, ahead of a meeting to decide Tibet's future approach to Beijing.
10/29/2008
CLARIFICATIONS ON HIS HOLINESS' TIBET REMARKS IN DHARAMSALA ON 25 OCTOBER 2008
During celebrations of the 48th founding anniversary of the Tibetan Children's Village on 25 October here in Dharamsala, His Holiness the Dalai Lama made some remarks on the issue of Tibet that are now being quoted out of context in some media reports. Consequently, to clarify the situation we are issuing the gist of His Holiness' remarks below as well as a separate translation of a transcript of what he really said.

Opinions
10/10/2008
TIBET AT A CROSSROADS: THE CURRENT STATUS OF DHARAMSALA-BEIJING DIALOGUE
We have no illusions that coming to a negotiated solution will be easy. Having identified each others' position and differences, it is now our sincere hope that both sides can start making serious efforts to find a common ground and to build trust. As I have our two sides have agreed to meet later this month during which the Chinese side has agreed to receive suggestions from us on matters relating to the stability and development of Tibet and specific ideas on all aspects of regional autonomy within the framework of the Constitution of the People's Republic of China. We will be presenting them with our suggestions during this upcoming round and feel that this will certainly be a test to see how serious the Chinese leadership is in resolving the Tibetan issue.
08/23/2008
A LETTER TO HIS HOLINESS FROM A CHINESE
I have to tell you that my impression of you in my childhood and youth was that you were a flayer of human skin, a demon who picked flesh from human bones. From this point alone, you have probably guessed that I am Han Chinese. Indeed, I grew up within the Communist education system. But in 1997, I chanced upon an opportunity to travel to Tibet. That was the first time I (secretly) saw your photograph, your kind and compassionate visage, and it made me doubt the Communists' propaganda.
08/23/2008
SYMPATHY TOWARDS TIBETAN CAUSE AND WRITING ON THE WALL FOR CHINA
Agreed that China is now a world power and Nepal, being a small neighbor which looks forward to its support and assistance for its development, should also give importance to her legitimate concerns. Still, there is no need for Nepal to compromise on its own values and risk being portrayed as China's stooge.

Statements
11/14/2008
SPECIAL MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA FOR TIBETANS IN AND OUTSIDE TIBET
While sending my greetings to all Tibetans in and outside Tibet, there are a few important issues I would like to present to you.
07/05/2008
STATEMENT BY SPECIAL ENVOY OF HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA, KASUR LODI GYALTSEN GYARI
Even though His Holiness the Dalai Lama is seeking a solution to the issue of Tibet within the PRC, it is a fact that it has become an issue of great international concern. In this context, we had hoped that the Chinese leadership would reciprocate our efforts by taking tangible steps during this round. On the contrary, due to their excessive concern about legitimacy the Chinese side even failed to agree to our proposal of issuing a joint statement with the aim of committing both parties to the dialogue process.
04/06/2008
STATEMENT OF HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA TO ALL TIBETANS
While extending my warm greetings to all the Tibetans in Tibet, I would like to share some of my thoughts.


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Events
10/24/2008
"WHY CAN'T CHINA TALK WITH THE DALAI LAMA?"
10/03/2008
SCREENING OF A NEW DOCUMENTARY FILM, KOKONOR, MADE BY A TIBETAN FILM-MAKER IN AMDO
10/02/2008
DIALOGUE ON TIBET AT A CROSSROADS - PANEL DISCUSSION AT ASIA SOCIETY
02/25/2008
BLINDSIGHT FILM SCREENING AT TIBET HOUSE
02/22/2008
COLGATE UNIVERSITY PREPARING FOR VISIT FROM DALAI LAMA

Headlines
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08/28/2006
Tibet's economy and colonial settlers from China
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How an exile defies China
08/23/2006
Where selective memories ensure survival