students for a free TIBET

Dear Mike, My good friend and long time Tibet activist, Josh Schrei, is taking his activism for Tibet to a new level. Next Saturday, May 21st, Josh will truly put his body on the line for Tibet by running the 50k Jemez Mountain Trail Race to raise funds for SFT. Donations raised between now and the race day on May 21 will be matched by a generous supporter! Check out Josh’s video about his Race for Tibetan freedom and make a pledge today: As SFT's former board chair, Josh knows that every penny raised for SFT goes a long way. He also knows that individual acts can help make change on the ground inside Tibet. Support Josh's 50km Race for Tibetan Freedom and your donation will be matched: http://sft.convio.net/site/Donation2?df_id=1560&1560.donation=form1 Josh is not only an amazing activist, but also a prolific writer. You can read his articles about Tibet on Huffington Post. Thank you Josh and thank YOU for supporting his race! In solidarity, Tenzin Dorjee (Tendor) Executive Director p.s. We will be posting updates from the race on SFT's blog!

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Dear Mike, Thank you to everyone who has taken action in support of the Tibetans in Ngaba, eastern Tibet.  Now we have an opportunity to press Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, to denounce China's ongoing crackdown. From May 15-18, Van Rompuy – a top EU official – will visit China for the first time in his presidency. TAKE ACTION: Send a letter urging Van Rompuy to make Ngaba and Kirti Monastery a central message of his China visit. Thank you also to everyone who donated in response to my recent message; your generous support sustains our important work for Tibet. I was encouraged to read that U.S Secretary Clinton and Vice-President Biden publicly took the Chinese government to task this week over its 'deplorable' human rights record. Together, we can increase the multilateral pressure on the Chinese government to stop its military siege on Kirti monastery.  The situation in Ngaba, eastern Tibet remains critical with Chinese authorities escalating their attacks on Kirti monks and now students. But Tibetans remain defiant and continue their nonviolent standoff against armed Chinese troops. Please take action to urge President Van Rompuy to press China to end the seige: https://secure3.convio.net/sft/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=798 On Monday, Tibetans and their supporters were on hand to protest China's delegation in Washington, DC. View photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sfthq. Together, let's keep the pressure on! Thank you for all that you do for Tibet. In solidarity, Tenzin Dorjee (Tendor) Executive Director P.S. If you haven't already, please read my message of hope below. --- On May 4th, Amnesty International honored His Holiness the Dalai Lama at its 50th anniversary event in Los Angeles. During the presentation, I had the opportunity to represent SFT and ask a question on stage. As His Holiness exited with his entourage, he stopped to speak with a few of us. I held out a khata(traditional greeting scarf) and as I greeted him, he held my hands and said, "Don't give up; you all must continue your work. Never lose hope, because change is definitely coming." He went on to say that in light of the increasing pace of change in China, it is important to work with the Chinese people – writers, intellectuals, artists, the opinion-makers of society. The previous day, I had spoken at a conference bringing together Chinese dissidents, Tibetan activists, Mongolians, Uyghurs, and Taiwanese to discuss opportunities and develop strategies for advancing our respective struggles for freedom, democracy, and human rights.  I explained to His Holiness that our global network was engaging in strategic Chinese outreach by connecting with key democracy advocates, writers, artists, students, lawyers and intellectuals. He assured me our efforts will make a difference and that change is imminent.  In that moment, I felt the immensity of the work ahead of us, but also had the distinct feeling that victory was inevitable. With your help we can bring about freedom in Tibet. Please donate today to support SFT's work.  http://sft.convio.net/site/Donation2?df_id=1345&1345.donation=form1 As we build new and strategic alliances, we must continue to challenge China's abuses in Tibet at every turn. I was reminded of this minutes after His Holiness left, when I joined Lobsang, the official videographer for the award ceremony. Lobsang is from Ngaba, the county in Amdo, Tibet that is under attack by Chinese security forces. His 15-year-old cousin, Norbu, was shot dead by China's armed police on March 16th, 2008 for taking part in a peaceful protest for Tibetan freedom. Three years after the day Norbu was shot, Phuntsok Jarutsang, a 20-year-old monk, lit himself on fire in an act of protest against China's repression, and troops have since laid siege on Kirti monastery.  Thanks to the more than 4,500 people on this list who have taken action, China's crackdown has not gone unnoticed. Please send a letter now to U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner urging them to raise Tibet and human rights during next week's U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue.   Please sign now: http://sft.convio.net/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=792 Together, we can ensure that one day soon, people like Lobsang – and all Tibetans – are united with their families and homeland.  Please donate today: http://sft.convio.net/site/Donation2?df_id=1345&1345.donation=form1 Thank you for all you do for Tibet, Tenzin Dorjee (Tendor) Executive Director

ya da igual budistas, catolicos, protestantes, etc.

Arrestan en China a quince personas por santiguarse en público

La policía china arrestó a quince ciudadanos por el «delito» de santiguarse públicamente. La tiranía comunista demuestra así su intención de no cesar en la represión contra los cristianos chinos que osan hacer manifestación pública de su fe. En las últimas semanas se produjeron varias detenciones de cristianos evangélicos que celebraban cultos religiosos al aire libre al ser expropiado por el estado chino el local en el que se reunían.

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(InfoCatólica) En total, unos 260 cristianos han sido detenidos en los últimos días en Showang por el simple hecho de hacer profesión pública de su fe. Se ha sabido que muchos de ellos rezaron en voz alta y cantaron salmos e himnos cristianos durante su estancia en los calabozos. Algunos han sido ya liberados pero un número indeterminado han sido sometidos a arresto domiciliario.

La presión de la comunidad internacional, apenas existente, no está afectando a la determinación de la dictadura comunista, que pretende que todo grupo o iglesia cristiana, de cualquier confesión, se una a instituciones sometidas al control estatal, como es el caso de la Iglesia Patrótica China, destinada a los católicos.

Hillary Clinton dice que la represión en China es insostenible

Hillary Clinton dice que la represión en China es insostenible

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Lettre de Kagyu-Ling – 29 Avril 2011

Lettre de Kagyu-Ling – 29 Avril 2011

Cette lettre de Lama Trinlé, le nouveau responsable de Kagyu-Ling,

a été adressée à tous les adhérents. Elle détaille en une seconde

partie le contenu des pratiques qui sont maintenant enseignées.

La circulaire, datée du 29 Avril 2011, montre clairement que trois

anciens Lamas ont été écartés pour fautes graves.

Chers amis du Dharma,

A Kagyu Ling, le week-end de Pâques fut, à bien des égards,
une renaissance. En plus de nous avoir accordé de nombreux
enseignements sur un ton spontané et d’une réjouissante pertinence
Kyabje Kalou Rinpotché nous conféra l’initiation des quatre divinités
conjointes qui est une pratique spécifique de la lignée Shangpa Kagyu
dont Rinpotché est le principal détenteur. Ce fut également un total
renouveau puisque Rinpotché a décidé de donner une nouvelle
orientation à Kagyu Ling tant dans ses activités que par un changement
de ses responsables.
Les responsables de Kagyu Ling
Kyabje Kalou Rinpotché a dorénavant annoncé qu’il fait de Kagyu-Ling
son principal siège en France et qu’il viendra y résider à partir du mois
de juin 2011. Au titre de Supérieur de la lignée, il dirigera lui-même les
diverses activités et projets.
Pour ce qui est des nouveaux lamas responsables du centre, Rinpotché
a nommé lama Trinle Kunkhyab (Daniel) Supérieur de la Communauté ;
lama Lodreu (Thierry ) assumera la fonction de Responsable Administratif ;
lama Détchèn (Eric) celle d’Econome. Le Vénérable Lama Ourgyen reste
Membre du Conseil et il lui est rendu hommage pour son long dévouement
et sa conduite exemplaire.
Lama Mingyour qui, depuis une vingtaine d’années, a assumé une grande
partie de la charge de l’administration et de la construction proprement
dite des bâtiments, quitte sa fonction d’administrateur mais, avec la
richesse de son expérience, apportera sa participation pour assurer la
continuité et le renouvellement de l’organisation.
Malheureusement, certains lamas se sont opposés à tout changement
dans le fonctionnement, à toute modification dans les responsables, ils
ont été jusqu’à nier la légitimité et l’autorité de Kyabje Kalou Rinpotché
sur Kagyu Ling, position qu’ils ont affirmée en présence d’un avocat et
d’un huissier ! Il a fallu que Sitou Rinpotché lui-même confirme à nouveau
la légitimité et l’autorité de Kyabje Kalou Rinpotché sur toutes les institutions
fondées par lui ou par son prédécesseur.
Pour certaines personnes, ces incidents ont suscité quelques confusions ;
la lettre de Sitou Rinpotché ainsi que le respect des procédures de
fonctionnement, définis par les statuts de la congrégation, devraient
largement les dissiper.
Bien entendu, pour ces fautes graves, il a fallu exclure de la communauté
les lamas impliqués. La congrégation se libère de toute responsabilité à leur égard.
Aux nouveaux lamas responsables de Kagyu Ling il a été proposé de porter
le titre honorifique de « Très Très Très Vénérables » mais ils ont décliné
cette faveur considérant qu’elle ne rendait pas suffisamment compte de leurs mérites…
Le nouveau programme de Kagyu Ling
Kyabje Kalou Rinpotché a défini une vision entièrement nouvelle pour
les activités du Dharma à Kagyu Ling.
Des programmes 2011/2012 diffusés précédemment, aussi bien pour
Kagyu Ling, Soukka Tcheu Ling, et les centres affiliés (KDTL), seul est
maintenue la venue du Très Vénérable Tenga Rinpotché du 9 au 14
Juin qui est véritablement une personnalité méritant ce titre ; nous
souhaitons tous qu’il soit parmi nous aussi souvent et aussi longtemps
que possible.
Tous les stages prévus avec des intervenants extérieurs à Kagyu Ling
sont maintenus.
En ce qui concerne les activités régulières de Kagyu Ling, Rinpotché a
défini :
Un programme quotidien avec de 9h à 10h le rituel de Tara et de
19h à 20h celui de Mahakala suivi de la méditation de Tchénrézi.
Certains jours particuliers du calendrier tibétain (les 8, 10, 15, 25, 29 et 30)
auront lieu des pratiques spéciales. De même seront commémorées
les quatre grandes fêtes annuelles dans la tradition du bouddhisme.
Comme il faut mettre en correspondance les calendriers, ces dates
exactes seront précisées ultérieurement. D’une manière générale le
15 du mois tibétain est le jour de la pleine lune.
Le programme d’étude et de pratique suivra une progression régulière
avec des activités toutes les fins de semaine, ainsi que des sessions
les samedi et dimanche, matin et après midi. De petites retraites de
pratique intensive pourront également être organisées.
Rinpotché invite toutes les personnes nouvelles, ainsi que ceux qui ont
suivi le programme de Soukhasiddhi, à accéder et à approfondir les
importants enseignements et méditations associées aux pratiques
fondamentales de la tradition Shangpa.
Sont ensuite prévus les enseignements et méditations associées à
l’Esprit d’Eveil et à l’entraînement de l’esprit dans la perspective de
sagesse et de compassion qui sont le cœur du Grand Véhicule.
Seront développées également l’étude et la pratique des différents
meunlams qui, sous une forme poétique de prières et de souhaits,
condensent les instructions et enseignements profonds.
Au terme d’une préparation appropriée, sera abordée une étude détaillée
de la pratique des quatre divinités conjointes qui regroupe en une seule
les pratiques du Gourou yoga, du Protecteur de Connaissance Primordiale,
de Vajra Yogini, de Tchenrezi et de Tara. Cette pratique particulièrement
profonde bien que relativement simple et facile, comprend également
une phase de conclusion combinant les phases d’achèvement avec et sans
support.
Il faut se rappeler que l’objectif fondamental de l’enseignement du
Bouddha est d’aider chacun à être plus heureux. Kagyu Ling, grâce
à la présence de Kyabje Kalou Rinpotché recevra bientôt le nom de
« Palden Shangpa – La Boulaye ». Seront crées alors les conditions
permettant à tous d’avoir accès à l’ensemble des aspects de la
transmission traditionnelle de manière adaptée à leurs capacités
et aspirations, sans discrimination d’âge ou d’appartenance.
Fonctionnement financier, situation et projets.
Kyabje Kalou Rinpotché souhaite que le coût de participation aux
diverses activités du Dharma ne soit pas un frein à la pratique.
A l’exception des évènements engageant de lourdes dépenses,
il n’y aura plus de « frais de sessions ». Néanmoins pour continuer
à fonctionner et à se développer, Kagyu Ling a besoin d’un minimum
de moyens et de ressources techniques et financières. Ainsi que le
disait Rinpotché lundi, « Kagyu Ling est mon centre, Kagyu Ling est
votre centre, Kagyu Ling est notre centre. Il est important que nous
fassions tout ce qui est possible afin qu’il fonctionne et se développe
au mieux ». Votre aide, sous forme de soutien technique ou financier
permettra au centre d’assurer son équilibre financier et de maintenir
la participation libre aux activités. Vous pouvez le faire en utilisant
le bulletin de souscription dans le dépliant « renseignements
pratiques 2011 ».
Les différents projets évoqués par Rinpotché : création d’une
bibliothèque avec un espace de détente et d’étude ; construction
d’une structure d’accueil à l’actuel emplacement de Naro Ling ;
construction d’une maison pour l’accueil des Rinpotchés à l’emplacement
de Nigou ling ; construction des nouveaux centres de retraite autour
de Soukka Tcheu Ling etc. feront l’objet d’une analyse technique, d’un
devis précis et d’un plan de financement adéquat avant d’être entrepris.
Les personnes qui souhaitent s’impliquer, de quelque manière que ce soit
peuvent déjà se présenter afin d’y participer.
Toutes les opérations financières seront effectuées dans la clarté et
la transparence.
Relations avec les centres affiliés et les autres institutions
Kyabje Kalou Rinpotché s’est engagé à assurer la continuité des
activités du dharma avec tous les centres se rattachant à Kagyu
Ling et à établir avec les autres institutions une communication,
des échanges et, si possible, une collaboration constructive pour
la réalisation d’objectifs partagés. Il a particulièrement chargé
lama Detchen et lama Puntsok (Denis) d’établir et de développer
ces relations.
Comme nous souhaitions communiquer rapidement ces informations
, le temps de bien les illustrer et de les détailler nous a manqué ;
vous pourrez trouver les renseignements complémentaires sur les
sites de Kagyu Ling et de Palden Shangpa.
En attendant de vous revoir bientôt à Kagyu Ling dans l’esprit de
détente familiale qui a prévalu à ses débuts, et auquel Kyabje Kalou
Rinpotche donne une nouvelle vie, recevez tous mes meilleurs souhaits.
Lama Trinle

donde esta el panchen lama ?

ACTIVITATS A LA FUNDACIÓ CASA DEL TIBET en aquest enllaç >>

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA     El próximo 17 de mayo, la Fundació Casa del Tibet y la Comunidad Tibetana han convocado una CONCENTRACIÓN PACÍFICA delante del consulado de China en Barcelona con motivo del 16 aniversario del secuestro del XI PANCHEN LAMA del Tibet por fuerzas del ejército chino. El título de "Panchen Lama" se da al jefe espiritual que ocupa el segundo lugar en la jerarquía del budismo tibetano, después del Dalai Lama. "Panchen" es una palabra que viene del término sánscrito "pandita": sabio, y del tibetano "chenpo": grande. Para los tibetanos los Panchen Lama son las emanaciones del Buda Amitabha, el Buda de la Infinita Luz. No tienen responsabilidades políticas, aunque son los encargados de dirigir la búsqueda de los nuevos Dalai Lama. El actual Panchen Lama, Gendun Choekyi Nyima tenía 6 años de edad cuando el gobierno chino lo secuestró junto con su familia, pocos días después de haber sido nombrado XI Panchen Lama por SS. el Dalai Lama. El 14 de mayo de 1995, después de seis años de búsqueda y consultas, SS. el Dalai Lama anunció que había encontrado al nuevo Panchen Lama: Gendun Choekyi Nyima, nacido el 25 de abril de 1989 en la localidad de Lhari (Tíbet). El nuevo Panchen Lama, de familia humilde, pasó satisfactoriamente todas las pruebas a las que fue sometido para su verificación como la undécima reencarnación del Panchen Lama. El 17 de mayo, tres días después de su proclamación, Gendun y su familia desaparecieron. Durante un año, el gobierno chino no quiso dar ninguna información sobre el lugar en el que se encontraba el niño y sus padres. El 28 de mayo de 1996, la agencia oficial de noticias china Xinhua anunció que Gendun estaba "bajo protección del gobierno a petición de sus padres, debido al riesgo de ser secuestrado por los separatistas". En realidad, el 17 de mayo de 1995 un grupo especial del ejército chino, en una operación sorpresa y con el aterrizaje de numerosos helicópteros en la aldea de Gendun, consiguió secuestrar al pequeño lama y trasladarlo a un lugar desconocido en territorio chino. Gendun Choekyi Nyima se convertía en el prisionero político más joven del mundo. Dieciséis años después, todavía nadie sabe ni dónde está ni cómo se encuentra. El 29 de noviembre de 1996 el gobierno chino anuló el nombramiento del Panchen Lama hecho por SS. el Dalai Lama y, al mismo tiempo, anunciaba su propio nombramiento al cargo de Panchen Lama en la persona de Gyaltsen Norbu, un niño de la misma edad que Gendun y que, casualmente, era el hijo de un miembro del Partido Comunista Chino. La CONCENTRACIÓ PACÍFICA se realizará desde las 18.00 horas hasta las 19.00 horas delante  del consulado de la República Popular de la Xina, el próximo 17 de mayo. Estudio forense - hecho a partir de la  única fotografía que existe del Panchen Lama - en que  se puede observar cuál es el aspecto que podría tener hoy. En la sigiente web: http://www.freepanchenlama.org podréis encontrar información sobre el Panchen Lama y diversas campañas de sensibilización. Os podemos atender, si deseáis más información, en la Fundació Casa del Tibet (93 207 59 66)

Dalai Lama Honors Mother In Minnesota Speech May 8, 2011 8:15 PM

(credit: CBS)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Dalai Lama paid tribute to his mother on Mother’s Day as he spoke at the University of Minnesota, crediting her kindness for giving him a sense of security.

Speaking to a crowd of around 8,000, the Tibetan Buddhist said all people have the potential for happiness because they all come from mothers. He recalled how he would ride on his mother’s shoulders when he was a young boy and pull on her hair to try to direct her, not always successfully.

“If mother not follow me, then I cry,” he said to much laughter from the Sunday afternoon audience, his second of the day at the nearly sold-out Mariucci Arena.

The theme of his visit to the university was “One Heart, One Mind, One Universe.” Tsewang Ngodup, president of the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota, told the crowd it was “good karma and an auspicious sign” that the Dalai Lama’s visit came 10 years to the day after he last spoke on campus.

The topic of his afternoon talk was billed as “Peace Through Inner Peace,” and he stressed the themes of kindness, compassion, nonviolence and respect for people of all beliefs.

As part of his appearance, university President Robert Bruininks and Board of Regents Chairman Clyde Allen presented the Dalai Lama with an honorary doctorate of humane letters degree, the university’s highest honor. Allen said the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize winner’s life had shown that “even the path of a simple Buddhist monk can lead to a path of global understanding and deep purpose.”

They also presented him with a maroon sun visor emblazoned with a gold “M” for Minnesota, which he accepted with a hearty laugh. It went well with his traditional maroon and gold robe, which coincidentally are the university’s official school colors.

The Dalai Lama’s visit was sponsored by the university’s Center for Spirituality and Healing and the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota, and healing was the theme of his first event Sunday, dubbed “Medicine Buddha Empowerment.” He sat cross-legged on a large throne as he spoke for more than two hours on the tenets of Buddhism, as about two dozen monks sat on oriental rugs nearby on the elaborately decorated stage, wearing traditional maroon and gold robes like his.

He told the morning crowd of around 6,000 people that much human suffering arises from self-centeredness. But he said one can overcome suffering and achieve happiness by cultivating wisdom and altruism.

The monks accompanied the Dalai Lama in several chants as he rang a bell. He also led the mostly American crowd in chanting “Mantra of the Medicine Buddha” in Tibetan. The mantra was written out phonetically on cards distributed to the audience, which explained: “Recitation of the mantra is said to bring release from suffering and protection from untimely death. Free from all suffering and sickness, our physical body stays healthy and our mind is peaceful so that we can attain the great enlightenment and until then, also serve all sentient beings.”

The Dalai Lama urged his audience to recite it daily as much as possible, especially if they’re suffering from illness or undergoing medical treatment.

His tour started last week with appearances at colleges in the Los Angeles area. From Minnesota he was due to travel to Southern Methodist University in Dallas and then to the University of Arkansas.

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Release Date: May 09, 2011

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No Sting in the Monk’s Tale – Comment and Reply

May 8, 2011 in info | Tags: article, comment, reply

No Sting in the Monk’s Tale by Hartosh Singh for Open Magazine caused quite a lot of comments on Facebook. I wrote to Hartosh Singh about my concerns and received his reply.

Dear Hartosh,

Hope you are well. You may remember we met in Sarnath when you were researching this story.

I have to question you on two points:

The bar on Tai Situ was subsequently removed through the intervention of senior members of the NDA Government, but Indian intelligence agencies remain suspicious of his ability to maintain contact with the Chinese. His recent bids to forge close links with Indian Members of Parliament (MPs) along the entire Himalayan belt have also come in for scrutiny.

Where does this information come from?

FYI the Shamarpa (who is the regent who has opted out of the lineage by presenting his own candidate for Karmapa) planted these stories about Tai Situ Rinpoche being a Chinese spy mostly in the Indian Express in the late 90’s. The trouble for the Tai Situ has been on going ever since. Again, where is the evidence of “recent bids to forge close links with Indian MP’s along the entire Himalayan belt?”

At  least you should have asked the Tai Situ to comment on that so he has a chance to make a statement because it is not a well known or accepted fact and if true it would be a major story.

The second thing is the assumption that the Karmapa will don the mantle of the Dalai Lama in the course of time. Again, it is important to clarify this by asking the Karmapa himself if this is his intention or if he has any interest in doing so.

What no journalist seems to understand is that the Dalai Lama and the Karmapa are entirely separate in their lineages. One doesn’t replace the other and never has in the course of history. The Karmapas have no need to don the mantle of another leader. The Karmapas are simply the Karmapas, the activity of the Budddhas. It’s much more vast and global than just the leader of the Tibetans. The Karmapas activity has to do with all of humanity. In the Karmapa’s own words:

“I have the responsibility of being the spiritual leader of a lineage and I don’t need extra responsibility. I cannot do beyond what a human being can do. The name "Karmapa" means the one who takes responsibility for all the buddhas’ activities. This is overwhelming enough. I don’t need more.” The Guardian, December 1, 2010

The Karmapa has also said recently that the Dalai Lama is the sole leader of the Tibetans, meaning he is not going to share this role as the standby. OK, let’s make it even clearer. There can only be one Karmapa. There can only be one Dalai Lama. Their roles are clearly defined and quite separate. There is no crossover. The Dalai Lama is the leader of the Tibetans and until his reincarnation appears after his death, there can be no other leader of the Tibetans.

many thanks for your patience in reading this.
kind wishes and in all, a good article,

Naomi

Dear Naomi,

Am well, tks for the queries.

1.) In the article I make it clear that this is what the IB believes (and no one from the IB will actually be quoted on this !), which is not to say that it is true. This is an explanation for what was going on, not a justification.

2.) I think the article makes it clear that the lineages are separate (and I have no reason to be unclear on this after the time I spent in Sarnath), which is why it points out that after the Dalai Lama there will be an interregnum till the next reincarnation actually attains the maturity needed to don the mantle. The Tibetan movement cannot live with that vacuum for twenty years. There is no other conceivable figure who could take his place as a symbol for an entire people. That ahs nothing to do with the tradional roles of the Dalai Lama and the Karmappa, I do not mean replacing him in the traditional sense but in the sense of what he today symbolises to the world.

I hope that helps answer the queries you have.

Best,
Hartosh

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Dear Mike, On May 4th, Amnesty International honored His Holiness theDalai Lama at its 50th anniversary event in Los Angeles. During the presentation, I had the opportunity to represent SFT and ask a question on stage. As His Holiness exited with his entourage, he stopped to speak with a few of us. I held out a khata (traditional greeting scarf) and as I greeted him, he held my hands and said, "Don't give up; you all must continue your work. Never lose hope, because change is definitely coming." He went on to say that in light of the increasing pace of change in China, it is important to work with the Chinese people – writers, intellectuals, artists, the opinion-makers of society. The previous day, I had spoken at a conference bringing together Chinese dissidents, Tibetan activists, Mongolians, Uyghurs, and Taiwanese to discuss opportunities and develop strategies for advancing our respective struggles for freedom, democracy, and human rights.  I explained to His Holiness that our global network was engaging in strategic Chinese outreach by connecting with key democracy advocates, writers, artists, students, lawyers and intellectuals. He assured me our efforts will make a difference and that change is imminent.  In that moment, I felt the immensity of the work ahead of us, but also had the distinct feeling that victory was inevitable. With your help we can bring about freedom in Tibet. Please donate today to support SFT's work.  http://sft.convio.net/site/Donation2?df_id=1345&1345.donation=form1 As we build new and strategic alliances, we must continue to challenge China's abuses in Tibet at every turn. I was reminded of this minutes after His Holiness left, when I joined Lobsang, the official videographer for the award ceremony. Lobsang is from Ngaba, the county in Amdo, Tibet that is under attack by Chinese security forces. His 15-year-old cousin, Norbu, was shot dead by China's armed police on March 16th, 2008 for taking part in a peaceful protest for Tibetan freedom. Three years after the day Norbu was shot, Phuntsok Jarutsang, a 20-year-old monk, lit himself on fire in an act of protest against China's repression, and troops have since laid siege on Kirti monastery.  Thanks to the more than 4,500 people on this list who have taken action, China's crackdown has not gone unnoticed. Please send a letter now to U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner urging them to raise Tibet and human rights during next week's U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue.  Please sign now: http://sft.convio.net/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=792 Together, we can ensure that one day soon, people like Lobsang – and all Tibetans – are united with their families and homeland.  Please donate today: http://sft.convio.net/site/Donation2?df_id=1345&1345.donation=form1 Thank you for all you do for Tibet, Tenzin Dorjee (Tendor) Executive Director

Dag Shang Rimé Chöling es un centro cultural de estudios budistas dependiente de Dag Shang Kagyu, monasterio y centro de retiros fundado en 1984 por S. E. Kalu Rinpoche en Panillo-Huesca (prepirineo aragonés). Desde entonces M. V. Lama Drubgyu Tenpa es director y guía espiritual.

 

27, 28 y 29 de Mayo 2011

Curso de Meditación

con V. Lama Kelzang

Más información: PINCHANDO AQUÍ