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Thich Nhat Hanh in Hospital with Pneumonia

2009-08-27T08:08:00.000-07:00

Thich Nhat Hanh in Hospital with PneumoniaZen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh is in Massachusetts General Hospital being treated for pneumonia.Our brother and teacher, the Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh, is presently in Massachusetts General Hospital with an infection of pseudomonas aeruginosa (wiki), which is a serious but treatable pathogen. He had planned to lead a retreat during this time but will remain

His Holiness considers a temporal and spiritual leader for Tibet

2009-06-23T12:05:00.000-07:00

"The Dalai Lamas held temporal and spiritual leadership over the last 400-500 years. It may have been quite useful. But that period is over..."- The Dalai LamaIn a speech that underscored the pressures he has had to bear during his life serving as both a spiritual and political leader, the Dalai Lama has said there is no need for his successor to perform the two roles."Today, it is clear to the

"...the Chinese are awaiting my death ..."

2009-06-13T09:41:00.000-07:00

I am getting old, and the Chinese are especially preoccupied with that!They are awaiting my death...During his recent Europe tour, the Dalai Lama gave talks on "Compassion in Turbulent Times" to large gatherings. Speaking to the press, however, he bluntly decried conditions in Tibet as a "hell on earth," and spoke of official Chinese "cruelty." He repeated a statement he made in Rome in February

His Holiness's Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square

2009-06-06T10:03:00.000-07:00

His Holiness's Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square (Published: Wednesday, 3 June, 2009) On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square students’ democracy movement, along with others who take an interest in Chinese affairs, I respectfully honour those who died expressing the popular demand for the government to be more accountable to its people.The students

2009-06-06T09:05:00.000-07:00

His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama hits out at China 'death sentence'"Since March 2008 I have the feeling that a very old nation and its heritage and culture have received a death sentence." The Dalai Lama said Saturday that China has imposed a "death sentence" on Tibet as he arrived in Paris for a visit that China has strongly opposed.The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader is to be named an honorary

Archbishop Tutu slams S. African Finance Minister

2009-03-28T08:53:00.000-07:00

"I believe religious, social and political leaders throughout the world have a responsibility to ensure principles triumph over the obsession with money and power." - the Dalai LamaAnglican Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has slammed both Finance Minister Trevor Manuel and the ANC government for their handling of the Dalai Lama affair.Archbishop Tutu referred to Manuel's "belittling" comments

China lying to President Obama about Tibet issues

2009-03-25T15:54:00.000-07:00

"Did we make a demand that all non-Tibetans be expelled from the plateau of Tibet?Never."The Dalai Lama's chief negotiator said Wednesday that China lied to President Barack Obama on Tibet and said the spiritual leader would set the record straight when he visits the White House.Obama, meeting this month with China's top diplomat, nudged Beijing gently over its treatment of Tibet and voiced hope

Dalai Lama denied access to Johannesburg peace conference

2009-03-22T23:21:00.000-07:00

South Africa has barred Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama from entering the country to take part in a peace conference, media reports and a lobby group said on Sunday.The Dalai Lama was to join fellow Nobel Peace Prize laureates Desmond Tutu, Martti Ahtisaari and FW de Klerk, as well as Norway's Nobel Peace Committee, at the conference scheduled for March 27, the Sunday Independent

March 10th Statement of H.H. the Dalai Lama

2009-03-10T14:10:00.000-07:00

March 10th Statement of H.H. the Dalai LamaPublished: Monday, 9 March, 2009Today is the fiftieth anniversary of the Tibetan people’s peaceful uprising against Communist China’s repression in Tibet. Since last March widespread peaceful protests have erupted across the whole of Tibet. Most of the participants were youths born and brought up after 1959, who have not seen or experienced a free Tibet.

China tensions high after Tibet monk sets himself alight

2009-02-28T10:08:00.000-08:00

Monk walks out of temple carrying image of Dalai Lama and set himself on fire.Tensions were high in a flashpoint town of southwest China Saturday after a Tibetan monk set himself on fire in protest against Chinese rule, activist groups and residents said.Chinese authorities confirmed a man had set himself alight, but did not acknowledge claims by activist groups that police shot the monk and that

Display the Tibetan Flag on March 10, 2009

2009-02-18T10:18:00.000-08:00

Spotted recently on the Students For Tibet web site was a post inviting people to display a Tibetan flag on March 10, 2009. This seemed a spectacular idea to draw additional attention to the Tibet issue, so we are reprinting their article here and linking to their site.But first - in taking that a step further ... we would like to encourage all bloggers and webmasters to display an image of the

China closes Tibetan areas to foreigners

2009-02-12T07:55:00.000-08:00

March 10 marks the 50th anniversary of a failed rebellion in Tibet against Chinese rule. The Dalai Lama was forced to flee into exile in India after the uprising was crushed.(AP) (Beijing) Swaths of western China that have large Tibetan populations have been declared off limits to foreign visitors, local officials confirmed Thursday, ahead of the politically sensitive 50th anniversary of a failed

China has released detention and conviction details of Tibetan rebels

2009-02-11T08:54:00.000-08:00

BEIJING: China has released details of detention and conviction of Tibetan rebels at a time when the UN Human Rights Council is examining Beijing's records on this sensitive issue. According to the data released, 76 people involved in rioting during the March 14 violence in Lhasa, have been sentenced by the courts while 950 have been detained. [more]

Dalai Lama warns of potential for violence in Tibet

2009-02-11T08:21:00.000-08:00

"As soon as people are arrested, (the Chinese Government) use torture, and sometimes (the Chinese Government) kill them. Since public execution is difficult, they use torture when Tibetans are detained. " - The Dalai LamaThe beginning of March will mark 50 years since the Dalai Lama fled from Lhasa and Chinese troops poured into the city. The Chinese authorities have already announced that there

Fake Dalai Lama Twitter account closed, reopened

2009-02-10T10:08:00.000-08:00

Microblogging service Twitter has suspended an account that claimed to be run by the Dalai Lama, according to an Agence France-Presse story.The account purporting to belong to the Tibetan spiritual leader was only a few days old, but had already attracted tens of thousands of followers. To date, it's probably the most high-profile case of a bogus Twitter account actually getting the boot from the

Dalai Lama Made A Citizen of Rome, Honored for His Non-Violence

2009-02-10T09:42:00.000-08:00

''We all join you in strongly urging the full recognition of the autonomy of the Tibetan nation, a right which is totally in accordance with the principles of the Chinese constitution..." - Rome Mayor Gianni AlemannoRome, Italy, 9 February 2009 (ANSA) - The Dalai Lama on Monday became an honorary citizen of Rome and Tibet's spiritual leader took advantage of the occasion to renew his commitment

Dalai Lama is fine, and is at home resting

2009-02-03T07:42:00.000-08:00

The Dalai Lama has arrived at his palace in Dharamsala and, according to his aid, Tenzin Taklha, "is fine". His Holiness is expected to begin a four day visit of Europe on Sunday."...he will visit Rome and Venice in Italy and then Germany where he will receive the German Media Prize,” said his aid.

Press Release from the office off HH the Dalai Lama

2009-02-02T11:47:00.000-08:00

Press ReleaseHis Holiness the Dalai Lama had been experiencing some mild discomfort in one of his arms over the last three days. On the advice of his personal physician, His Holiness left Dharamsala early this afternoon and arrived in New Delhi. After undergoing medical tests at Apollo Hospital, His Holiness left the hospital early this evening after having been diagnosed to be suffering from a

Dalai Lama hospitalized, then discharged

2009-02-02T10:12:00.000-08:00

"This morning (Monday) His Holiness (the Dalai Lama) was admitted to Apollo Hospital after complaining of a mild discomfort in one of his arms," Tenzin Taklha, a senior aide to the leader said.DHARAMSALA: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama was admitted to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi Monday and discharged later, his aide said.He said the spiritual guru was discharged in the evening after

Dalai Lama's New Year message to Chinese people

2009-01-26T10:56:00.000-08:00