My words are not tainted by lies and deception: A writer in Tibet

Dharamshala: - Imprisoned Tibetan monk and writer Gartse Jigme in a heartfelt appeal calls on the Chinese government to reach out to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and to listen to the demands articulated by self-immolation protesters, as a first step towards creating a truly harmonious and stable Tibet where respect for Tibetan rights and freedoms would replace oppression and suffering.

My first encounter with Buddhism at Tushita Meditation Centre

Dharamshala: - Tushita Meditation Centre is located on the steep hill above McLeodganj, home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It was founded by Lama Thubten Yeshe and his main student Lama Zopa Rinpoche in 1972 for the study and practice of Buddhism in the Tibetan Mahayana tradition.

A book on Tibet’s History of Independence and Occupation launched

Chinese Author Hu Ping Analyses Tibet Self-Immolation Actions

Dharamshala: Human Rights in China (HRIC), a non-governmental organization of scholars and activist focusing on human rights issues, have interviewed famous Chinese writer, critic, and publisher Hu Ping on Tibetans self-immolation acts as a form of non-violent resistance in regards to historical and religious context.

First Hand Account of Self-immolations in Lhasa by Taiwanese National

Dharamshala: This article is based on an actual reporting of a recent self-immolation in Lhasa, Tibet. Last Updated on Thursday, 12 July 2012 10:29

The Growing Power of China in Europe: Economics trumping Human Rights?

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama recently arrived back in Dharamshala after an extensive fifteen-day visit to Europe which covered Italy, England and Scotland. While there he met British royalty, European celebrities and another global human rights superstar-Aung San Suu Kyi.