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Tibetan protest outside the Chinese Embassy - London

After an ethnic Tibetan has set himself on fire in southwestern China in protest against Chinese rule, an exiled rights group said, Tibetans protest...

by B Sharma in United Kingdom on 08/02/2012

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Free Tibet Protest at the Toronto Chinese Consulate

Tibetans protest outside of the Toronto Chinese Consulate to bring awareness to self-immolations. Canada. 26th January 2012

by Sarah Loretta in Canada on 26/01/2012

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Dalai Lama at inaugural Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture

The inaugural Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture with His Holiness, the XIVth Dalai Lama joining the event via live video link from Dharamsala...

by Jordi Matas in South Africa on 08/10/2011

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Tibetan protest outside the Chinese Embassy - London
After an ethnic Tibetan has set himself on fire in southwestern China in protest against Chinese rule, an exiled rights group said, Tibetans protest in front of the Chinese Embassy. UK....
Free Tibet Protest at the Toronto Chinese Consulate
Tibetans protest outside of the Toronto Chinese Consulate to bring awareness to self-immolations. Canada. 26th January 2012
HH the Dalai Lama releases a brief biography on the late Indian CM
His Holiness the Dalai Lama releases a brief biography on late Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Dorjee Khandu with the title 'Loving Servant of the People' during the 32nd Ka...
His Holiness the Dalai Lama leads preliminary Kalachakra Initiation
His Holiness the Dalai Lama leads the preliminary Kalachakra Initiation, the student preparation, as part of the traditional Kalachakra ritual which lasts several days. Bodh Gaya, India...
Dalai Lama receives Mahatma Gandhi Peace and Reconciliation Award
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is awarded the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation by Ela Gandhi, Chair of the Gandhi Development Trust at the Kalachakra venue i...
Tibetan Spiritual Leader the Dalai Lama arrives at Bodh Gaya
Thousands of devotees from around the world welcomed the Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he arrives at the venue for the 32nd kalachakra teachings. Bodh Gaya, I...
Tibetans go on hunger strike - The Hague
As part of the overall China consultations taking place, a Tibetan organisation in the Netherlands asks for attention to the serious human rights situation in Tibet, in particular the K...
 Nepali Police foil Tibetan exiles’ prayer Ceremony - Kathmandu
Nepali police foiled a bid by members of the Tibetan community in exile to hold a prayer meeting at Bhanimandal in Lalitpur. They are reported to have rounded up 58 people and removed b...
Candlelight vigil by Tibetan exiles in New Delhi - India
Tibetan exiles on hunger strike held a candle lit vigil at Jantar Mantar near Connaught Place in New Delhi, in a protest against Chinese oppression in Tibet. India. 20th October 2011
Tibetan Demonstration in Dharamsala against China
Shops in Mcleod Ganj remained closed and people wore black clothes in recognition of the sacrifice Tibetans in Tibet have made in the recent months, after 7 monks self immolated in the ...
Dalai Lama at inaugural Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture
The inaugural Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture with His Holiness, the XIVth Dalai Lama joining the event via live video link from Dharamsala, India, his home-in-exile. Cape Town...
Angry Desmond Tutu at a press conference - Cape Town
A very angry Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has slammed the South African government for not granting the Dalai Lama a visa at a press conference. South Africa. 4th October 2011
HH Dalai Lama gives a 4-day teaching in Dharamsala
His Holiness gives a four-day teaching on Nagarjuna's In Praise of Dhammadhatu (choying toepa) at the Main Tibetan Temple, at the request of a group of Taiwanese Buddhists. Dharams...
Protest over slow response to the visa application by the Dalai Lama
Desmond Tutu invited the Dalai Lama to attend his 80th birthday celebrations in Cape Town. Though, the visa hasn't been granted yet. South Africa. 3rd October 2011
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama visits Sao Paulo
The Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited the capital where he gave two public talks and a seminar. Brazil. 17th September 2011
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama visits Brazil - Sao Paulo
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama visited Brazil, giving two public talks and a seminar. Sao Paulo, Brazil. 17th September 2011
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama visits Brazil - Sao Paulo
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama participates in the States of Consciousness Symposium: Meeting between Scientific and Traditional Knowledge at the World Trade Center. 16th Septembe...
Pro-Tibet protesters remember Tibetian martyrs at Venice Biennal 2011
Pro-Tibet protesters wearing Dalai Lama masks remember Tibetian martyrs at Biennale Venezia or Venice Biennal, which is the contemporary exhibition that takes place once every two years...
Exile Tibetan Leader Speaks on Future of Tibetan Democracy & Politics
Exile Tibetan Prime Minister Dr Lobsang Sangay gave a key note address to the participants of the 5th conference on the importance of Tibetan cultural studies at the College for Higher ...
Amidst rainfall Tibetans celebrate the 76th birthday of Dalai Lama
Tibetans and well wishers on Wednesday celebrated the 76th birthday of Dalai Lama at a ceremony held in the courtyard of Tsuglakhang, the Main Temple and the official residence of the T...