actividades Dag Shang Kagyu agosto 2014

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Del 1 al 10 de agosto práctica de Shiné y Lhaktong en su totalidad, con Lama Sönam Wangchuk. Nuestra mente está verdaderamente agitada y va continuamente de un lado para otro. Practicando Shiné o calma mental podemos apaciguar esta tendencia, ganar felicidad y generar la base para el Lhaktong o meditación en la visión, mediante la cual, con la práctica continuada, los grandes maestros han realizado la "no existencia" de identidad independiente del "yo" y de los fenómenos. Durante este curso, mediante explicaciones y práctica, podremos comprender y experimentar progresivamente estos dos aspectos de la meditación en su totalidad.

SIGUIENTE CURSO: Del 14 al 17 de Agosto, curso de meditación basada en el cuerpo con Ari Goldfield.  El mahamudra es una práctica de meditación profunda y poderosa que tiene un mensaje sencillo: Nuestra experiencia es perfecta tal como es. No tenemos que tratar de cambiarla, mejorarla o librarnos de ella. Ari Goldfield sigue las instrucciones de su maestro Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoché. PROXIMOS CURSOS EN EL CALENDARIO:

Del 21 al 24 de agosto, ChiKung:Las 18 Palmas de Buda, meditación y relajación con MªJosé Argüelles.               Del 22 al 31 de agosto, Retiro de Poua de Amitabha con Lama Phuntsök. (Es necesario asistir el retiro completo.)  Website Facebook Twitter Email Tienda Copyright © 2014 Dsk, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

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OUTREACH TOUR TO LONDON, U.K.
June 24, 2014
A 3-member team headed by Dr. (Mrs) Rigzin Sangmo, head of Research & Development Department accompanied with Mrs. Tenzin Lhamo, (Medical Astrologer), astrology department and Mr. Tsering Thondup...

College Founding Day
June 21, 2014
The 53rd college founding day was commemorated on 2 June, 2014. The chief guest was Dr. Tsering Wangchuk, Kalon Health Department and the special guest of honour was Mr. Penpa Tsering chairman of ATPD...

Emory-Tibet Medical Science Programme
June 20, 2014
The Medical Science programme, a short course from 10-22 June held at Men-Tsee-Khang College is the second collaboration between Men-Tsee-Khang and Emory University...

Free Medical Camp
June 20, 2014
Men-Tsee-Khang hosted a free medical camp, at Somaiya Vidhyavihar campus, Mumbai, during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teaching, from May 30 - June 2, 2014...

Men-Tsee-Khang inaugurated its 58th branch clinic in Rohini, Delhi
June 20, 2014
A new branch clinic was opened at Rohini, Delhi on 26 May, 2014. The inauguration ceremony took place at 10:30 a.m. in the presence of around 60 people who gathered for the function...

Six Day Course on Tibetan Medicine in English
June 6, 2014
A 6-day course on Tibetan medicine in English is being conducted by the College from 23 to 29 May, 2014 at the College Hall...

10-Day Course on the Mental Healthcare Service (May 1st - 12th, 2014)
May 6, 2014
More than 60 percent of the world’s populations are inflicted with problems of the mind and is becoming ever more important to find the cause of it. ...

53RD FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF MEN-TSEE-KHANG
April 10, 2014
Men-Tsee-Khang celebrated its 53 founding anniversary on 23 March, 2014.  The ceremony started at 10.25 a.m. with the arrival of the Chief Guest followed by recitation of Yuthok prayers and offering ceremonial butter tea and sweet rice...

COURSES/WORKSHOPS/ CONFERENCE 
April 10, 2014
A one month workshop on Mind & Mental factors and meditative practices was held at DrepungGomang Monastic University, Mundgod, Karnataka State from 21 Jan to 20 Feb, 2014.  The workshop was organized by the Body, Mind and Life Department for the students of Tibetan Medical & Astro. College...

Europe Outreach Tour
Feb 4, 2014
Mrs. Tsering Choezom, senior astrologer (head of Astrology Department) accompanied by Dr. Tsultrim Kalsang (deputy head of Materia Medica Department), and Mrs. Dolma Tsering (administrative staff) visited the Czech & Slovak Republic, Austria, France and Germany from Oct 21 to 4 Dec, 2013.... 

Tibetan medicine found effective and safe in the treatment of Essential Hypertension 
Feb 3, 2014
Recently published report shows that the Tibetan medicine found effective and safe in the treatment of an essential hypertension.  In 2009-2010, Research & Development Department... 

Outreach tour to Manila, Philippines
Dec 7, 2013
The outreach tour to the Philippines was led by Dr. Dorjee Rabten Neshar, chief resident doctor of Bangalore branch clinic and Mr. Tsering Phuntsok, registrar of Men-Tsee-Khang...

Graduation Ceremony

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On the 1st of July 2014, The Annual Graduation Ceremony of Palpung Lungrig Jampal Ling Shedra (Monastic College for Higher Buddhist Studies), was held for those who have completed many years of studies and teachings of the Lord Buddha. There was also an announcement of the annual examination results of Palpung Rigney Lobling Dhonnyi Norbu Gatsal (Palpung Monastic University of Tibetan Literature, Art, Medicine and Astrology). Both announcements were held at Palpung Lungrig Jampal Ling Shedra which is under the direction and umbrella of Palpung Sherabling Monastic Seat. The traditional ceremony began with an offering of Body, Speech and Mind to Guru Vajradhara Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa followed with butter tea and sweet rice. Also, there was an announcement about the Annual Examination Results of Palpung Riglam Kyedtsel, the Monastic School. Young monks gave examinations on different subjects like Tibetan, English, Hindi, Mathematics, General Science, Social Science, and Calligraphy and also oral tests were conducted. This year 9 monks graduated from Palpung Lungrig Jampal Ling Shedra (Monastic College for Higher Buddhist Studies) and received certificates from Guru Vajradhara Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa. Two Khenpos received the certificate of Khenpo after completion of 16 years of studies and teachings. Six monks who graduated this year were appointed and received the formal title of Lopon. On the conclusion of the ceremony the most profound and enlightening teaching and advice was given by Guru Vajradhara Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa for the Khenpos and students on this very auspicious day, the day that the Lord Buddha turned the Wheel of Dharma for the first time at Sarnath-Varanasi, North India which is one of the holiest and sacred day of Buddhism. Photos

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actividades programadas para Junio DSK

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Del 13 al 15 de Juniocontaremos con la inestimable presencia de la Muy Venerable Maestra Jetsün Khandro Rinpoché. Este año, Rinpoché comenzará un nuevo ciclo progresivo de enseñanzas sobre Mahamudra. Para asistir, es necesario haber tomado refugio y votos de Bodhisattva. Para los que no lo han hecho Rinpoché comenzará el viernes 13 por la mañana dando ella misma el refugio y los votos. Os invitamos a todos a participar de esta ocasión única. Los días 21 y 22 de Junio, Curso de ChiKung y Meditación con MªJosé Argüelles. ChiKung es el arte de la energía. Chi: Energía y Kung: Arte. Este curso, dirigido a todas las personas, nos mostrará a través de diversos ejercicios especialmente seleccionados, cómo cultivar la energía vital y así mantener nuestra salud mental y física. Del 26 al 29 de Junio, Lama Phüntsok dará enseñanzas sobre Guru Rinpoché y la terma de Kön Chok Chi Dü. Guru Rinpoché fue un maestro altamente realizado y excepcionalmente compasivo, generoso y amable. Siempre hizo frente a cualquier dificultad para continuar trabajando por el beneficio de la gente del Tibet, dando enseñanzas y estableciendo el Dharma. Incluso se preocupó de las generaciones futuras del mundo entero escondiendo y enterrando enseñanzas sagradas que han sido posteriormente encontradas y reveladas, y continuarán saliendo a la luz cuando los practicantes estén preparados y maduros para beneficiarse de ellas con todo su corazón y entusiasmo. Podéis encontrar toda la información sobre contacto y reservas en nuestra web o poneros en contacto con Secretaría mediante Email  o llamando al 974 34 70 09. Facebook Twitter Web Email Tienda DSK

permiso de china para la reencarnacion

Prohíbe China a Dalai Lama reencarnar sin permiso

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  El Dalai Lama no podrá reencarnar sin permiso del gobierno

A punto de retirarse como líder espiritual de Tibet en el exilio, el Dalai Lama, de 75 años, exige reencarnarse en un país libre y pide votaciones democráticas para la elección de su sucesor, mientras que el régimen comunista chino insiste en prohibir cualquier reencarnación sin su permiso. Según los expertos, este sería el acto más absurdo de a historia. “Los altos cargos del Gobierno comunista chino creen que muchos de los problemas que afrontan en el Tíbet desaparecerán cuando muera el XIV Dalai Lama. Están esperando a que fallezca”, señaló a Efe Timothy Johnson, autor de “Tragedia en carmesí. Cómo el Dalai Lama conquistó al mundo pero perdió su batalla con China”.

China tiene un problema con el Tíbet desde que lo ocupara en la década de 1950: una etnia con una clara identidad formada por cinco millones de habitantes, con una lengua y una religión distinta que reconocen al Dalai Lama como líder espiritual, y político, incluso desde que se exilió a Dharamsala (India) en 1959.

Las políticas étnicas del régimen chino han tenido consecuencias como las revueltas tibetanas de 2008 y las uigures de 2009, con decenas y centenares de muertos civiles, respectivamente, y mientras el Dalai Lama ha cosechado apoyos internacionales en sus siete décadas de mandato, todo parece indicar que morirá fuera del Tíbet.

Ante su inminente muerte, el gobierno chino defiende desde 2008 una “reencarnación con su permiso” antes que cualquiera de los intentos del lama por democratizar la elección de su sucesor.

“Los procedimientos de reencarnación tienen que cumplir las convenciones religiosas e históricas. Además, debe ser aprobada por el gobierno central”, señalaba en un medio oficial Shingtsa Tenzinchodrak, uno de los budas vivientes en territorio tibetano adeptos al régimen chino.

KTD Phowa Retreat Oct. 10-15 2014 Led By Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

NEW DATES! KTD Phowa Retreat Oct. 10-15, 2014 Led By Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

4 May, 2014 Dear Dharma Friends: We know how excited you all are about the upcoming Phowa Retreat with Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. People all over the country (and in some foreign lands) have let us know they are reciting their 600,000 Amitabha mantras in order to fulfill the prerequisites for the Phowa Retreat. People have tried to register, but we're not quite ready for that just now. In fact, part of the reason we haven't been in touch is because the dates of the retreat have changed, and we wanted to have all the details in place before letting you know. The NEW dates for the KTD Phowa Retreat are Friday Oct. 10 through Wednesday Oct. 15, 2014.  The event will begin at 7 p.m. Friday Oct. 10 and conclude at 5 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 15. Registration is not yet open for this event. Interest is high, and we know many people want to come for the instruction. Here are some things to keep in mind: Students must register for and attend all six days of the event - this is Khenpo Rinpoche's requirement.  Bed space for Phowa Retreatants at KTD will be limited, and, at Khenpo Rinpoche's specific request, registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.  Registration for the Phowa Retreat will be ONLINE ONLY; no phone or email registration will be used. So if you do not have internet access, find a friend who can make your registration for you when the registration announcement is sent.  A meal plan will be offered for those who stay off-campus at local hotels. This also will be offered via online Registration.  We are still working on the online registration system, so it may be a few more days before online registration opens. So watch your email daily for the announcement and registration link. Why the date change? We know some people will be disappointed by the date change, and we are sorry for any difficulties and inconveniences this may have caused. But KTD recently learned that the dharma master Ringu Tulku has agreed to teach at KTD for the very first time this autumn, and Ringu Tulku's only free weekend was - you guessed it - the Phowa Retreat weekend. So we consulted Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche and changed the dates. Hopefully, the new dates will fit into everyone's schedule. Added Instructor! Those coming to the retreat will receive additional blessings. Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, in an effort to make the Phowa Retreat the best practice and learning experience possible, has invited Lama Tashi Dondup of the Karma Tekchen Zabsal Ling Center near Toronto, Canada to assist with our retreat. Lama Tashi is a well-versed in Phowa and has taught the practice to many students, both in and out of retreat. He also will be bringing with him a specially prepared practice text that we will use in the practice. Those who remember Lama Tashi from the White Tara retreat at KTD in 2013 know he is a conscientious and knowledgable master. Pre-Requisite Report Many have asked about the Phowa Retreat pre-requisites.  Here's the list again: To qualify for this special event, Khenpo Rinpoche has set particular requirements.  To qualify for the Phowa Retreat, students must: 1. Receive the Amitabha Empowerment 2. Receive the Reading Transmission of either the Short or Long Amitabha sadhana 3. Recite 600,000 of the 6-syllable Amitabha mantra: OM AMI DEWA HRI. Note: The Amitabha Empowerment is required before attending the Phowa retreat, but is not required before accumulating the mantras. Only the Reading Transmission is necessary before beginning the accumulation of the 600,000 Amitabha mantras. Amitabha Empowerment Announced! Those needing the Amitabha empowerment can receive it from any qualified lama, but there are some Empowerments coming up we wanted to let you know about:  Lama Karma Drodhul will be giving the Amitabha Empowerment on Saturday July 19 at the Karma Thegsum Choling Center in Columbus Ohio. Time to be announced.To get on the Columbus KTC mailing list to receive future notice about this event, please contactinfo@columbusktc.org Lama Karma Drodhul also will be giving the Amitabha Empowerment in Gainesville, FL during his visit to the Karma Thegsum Choling center there July 25-27. For details, contact: lama@ktcgainesville.org Mantra Practice Details Regarding the practice of accumulating 600,000 Amitabha mantras, Khenpo Rinpoche has said that it would be best to recite the OM AMI DEWA HRI mantra within the practice of at least the short Amitabha sadhana. Khenpo Rinpoche says it is permissible for students to accumulate mantras by beginning their recitation of the Amitabha Sadhana in the morning, accumulating mantras throughout the day, and then completing the recitation of the Sadhana in the evening.     A copy of the Short Amitabha Sadhana is attached for your convenience.    If students do not live near a lama or dharma center, Khenpo Rinpoche advises them to travel to receive the Empowerment and/or Reading Transmission. Thanks to everyone for their continued patience, compassion and understanding. We feel we have an historic event in the making here, and appreciate your adding your energy to the mix. Even if you cannot make this retreat, please hold a mind of aspiration to attend in the future, and make prayers for the benefit of yourself and all sentient beings.  Karmapa Chenno! May all beings benefit! Your Dharma Family at KTD

SS SAKYA TRIZIN 2014 – Vajrayoguini

SS SAKYA TRIZIN 2014 – Vajrayoguini (novedades)

Queridos amigos, nos sentimos muy felices de anunciar, que S.S. el Sakya Trizin estará en Sakya Gephel Ling del 18 al 26 de junio próximo.
Habernos encontrado con el budismo Mahayana, y en especial con el Vajrayana o Mantra Secreto, es un hecho excepcional, que pueden dar un giro completo a nuestras vidas.
Se dice, que es muy raro que los Budas aparezcan en el Universo, pero encontrar auténticas Enseñanzas de Tantra, es todavía más difícil.
Por este, entre muchos más motivos, consideramos que es una gran ocasión, poder recibir de Este Precioso Maestro, las bendiciones que en esta ocasión  Su Santidad, va a impartir.
INICIACIÓN DE CHAKRASAMVARA
El Tantra de Chakrasamvara, pertenece al Tantra Madre, una clase de  Tantras que enfatizan la Luz Clara.
Fue transmitido por primera vez en un tiempo de lucha/conflicto, a petición de la Yum Vajravarahi y de Vajrapani. Está considerado uno de los Tantras más importantes, una de las razones por las cuales sus bendiciones son muy poderosas, se debe a que su Mandala, sigue estando presente en este mundo.
También, se dice en las Escrituras, que en tiempos degenerados, en los que la percepción y la predisposición de los practicantes es tan escasa, la bendición de Chakrasamvara, debido a su Gran Compasión, actúa de forma rápida y total.
Su mismo nombre, revela la importancia que este  Tantra puede tener para el practicante. Chrakra, significa “Rueda” y Samvara, “Gran Gozo”. Mediante esta práctica, podemos realizar la experiencia de que todos los fenómenos son vacios e  inseparables de la mente gozosa.
Esta iniciación de Chakrasamvara es de la tradición del Mahasiddha Luipa, que tiene sesenta y cuatro deidades dentro del mandala. Para emfatizar la importancia de esta práctica en particular, Su Santidad Sakya Trizin ha comentado:
“A diferencia de otros mandalas como el de Hevajra o Kalachakra, el mandala de Chakrasamvara sigue estando completamente manifestado y activo en los veinticuatro lugares sagrados de la India. Por esta razón, Chakrasamvara y su consorte, Vajrayoguini, se consideran una de las deidades más eficaz de nuestro tiempo.”
Su Santidad, imparte Chakrasamvara como preparación a la Iniciación de Vajrayoguini, y está abierta
a cuantos estudiantes deseen participar.
Para todos aquellos que tomen a Vajrayoguini como su práctica principal, es sumamente importante recibir esta  Iniciación como prerrequisito.
INICIACIÓN DE VAJRAYOGUINI Y ENSEÑANZAS DE LA PRÁCTICA.
Vajrayoguini, es uno de los métodos tántricos más importantes para alcanzar la Iluminación en una vida.
De entre los distintos Tantras y Enseñanzas que Buda trasmitió, Vajrayoguini tiene varias características distintivas, que la hacen en estos tiempos degenerados muy beneficiosa con respecto a otros Tantras, la principal ventaja es la facilidad de su práctica y el hecho de que con sólo recitar su mantra puede hacernos renacer en la Tierra Pura de las Dakinis.
Dentro se esta Sagrada Tradición, sólo se permiten en la Iniciación 25 estudiantes que la hayan recibido con anterioridad en esta Escuela, y 25 nuevos estudiantes, por lo que se precisa inscribirse con antelación.
Programa:

INICIACIÓN DE CHAKRASAMVARA

19 Junio:

En el  CCCB – Centro de Cultura Contemporánea de Barcelona

C/ Montalegre, 5 – 08001 – Barcelona

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Chakrasamvara (I): Primer día de preparación para la iniciación

Admisión: de14:oo a 15:00 h

Iniciación: 15:00 h

Para registrarse, por favor, contactar con secretaría.

20 Junio:

En el CCCB – Centro de Cultura Contemporánea de Barcelona

C/ Montalegre, 5 – 08001 – Barcelona

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Chakrasamvara (II): Segundo día – iniciación principal

Pre-requisitos: Haber asistido al primer día de la iniciación el 19 de Junio del 2014
Admisión: 14:00 a 15:00 h
Iniciación: 15:00 h

INICIACIÓN DE VAJRAYOGUINI

21 Junio:

En el ESPACIO ELSA

C/ Marina, 132 – 08013 – Barcelona

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*NOTA: Hay cuatro grupos para recibir la Iniciación de Vajrayoguini. Se dirá el grupo y hora a cada estudiante en el momento de realizar el registro.

ENSEÑANZAS DE VAJRAYOGINI

Del 22 al 26 de Junio:

En el ESPACIO ELSA

C/ Marina, 132 – 08013

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INICIACIÓN DE MANJUSHRI

22 de Junio:

En el CCCB – Centro de Cultura Contemporánea de Barcelona

C/ Montalegre, 5 – 08001 – Barcelona

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Admisión: de 16:3o a 17:00 h

Iniciación: 17:00 h

Para registrarse, por favor, contactar con secretaría.

ALOJAMIENTOS

Aqui os sugerimos las diferentes opciones de alojamiento durante las enseñanzas de SS Sakya Trizin en Barcelona.

*Os recomendamos que hagáis las reservas cuanto antes mejor para no tener problemas con la disponibilidad ni con las tarifas.

Hoteles

Melon District Marina (Cercano al Espacio Elsa) 30€ Aprox.
Carrer de Sancho de Ávila, 22, 08013   – Tel. +34 932 178 812 · www.melondistrict.com/soy-viajero/melon-district-marina/

Confortel Auditori Hotel (Muy cerca al Espacio Elsa) 49€ Aprox.
Carrer de Sicília, 166-170, 08013   – Tel. 932 43 76 00 · confortelauditori.com

Ayre Caspe Hotel Barcelona (Muy cerca al  Espacio Elsa) 59€ Aprox.

Calle Caspe, 103, 08013 Barcelona   Tel. 932 46 70 00 · ayrehoteles.com

Hotel APSIS Porta Marina (Muy cerca al  Espacio Elsa) 77€ Aprox.

Carrer de Sancho de Ávila, 32, 08018 Barcelona Tel. 933 20 87 35 · hotel-portamarina.com
Hotel Sant Antoni
Carrer del Consell de Cent, 476. Tel  932 44 44 15 · hotelbcnsantantoni.com - 42 €
Hotel Eurostars Monumental
Carrer del Consell de Cent, 498 – 500. Tel  932 32 02 88 · eurostarsmonumental.com - 45€

Hotel Acta Antibes Barcelona
Calle Diputación, 394, Tel  932 32 62 11 · hotel-antibesbcn.com - 41€
Hotel Glories
Carrer de Padilla, 173, Tel  932 65 08 08 · hotelglories.com - 43 €
Hotel Teatre Auditori
Carrer de Ribes, 71, Tel  932 45 64 85 · hotelteatre-barcelona.com - 36€

Albergues 

Suelen ser habitaciones compartidas pero también hay la opción de habitaciones individuales o para parejas o grupos. etc…

TWENTYTU  (Muy cercano a Espacio Elsa)
Calle Pamplona, 114-116, 08018 Barcelona 932 38 71 85 - twentytu.com - 36€
Ona Barcelona (Cercano a Esacio Elsa)
Carrer del Consell de Cent, 413,  tel. 931 85 83 17 · onabarcelona.com - 25 €
Urbany Hostels Barcelona (Cercano a Esacio Elsa)
Avinguda Meridiana, 97,  932 45 84 14 · urbanyhostels.com - 28€

Apartamentos 
Hay una variedad de precios muy grande. Podeis encontrar información en esta web: booking.com

Para más información, contactar con secretaría.

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Students for a Free Tibet update

Dear tso peme ling I'm excited to share an update with you from my first 100 days as SFT's Executive Director. I'd also like to introduce our international staff team who are working around the clock and in multiple time zones to challenge the Chinese government at the highest level.  Our small but dedicated leadership team includes Pema Yoko, our Deputy Director who hails from London and is currently working with me in our New York headquarters; Dorjee Tseten, our Asia Director based in the Tibetan-exile capital Dharamsala, India; Padma Dolma, our Campaigns and Europe Director based out of SFT's new London office; Urgyen Badhyetsang, our Canada and Creative Director based in Toronto; and Tsepa Bayul, our Communications and Development Director who has been with us in the New York office since February.  We feel truly honored and privileged to serve the Tibetan people, our freedom movement and SFT's youth membership at this time. Learn more about our staff team and don't hesitate to contact us today. In the past 100 days, we've gone head-to-head with Chinese leaders at the UN, trained students and youth in seven countries, and made sure our elected leaders are speaking up for Tibet. And although the challenges facing the Tibetan people are grave, we know our work together is moving us – and all Tibetans – towards a victorious end to our struggle. Read more about our accomplishments and actions for Tibet. Visible public action for Tibet is critical this year as China's new leadership is doing everything in its power to erode political support for Tibetans and His Holiness the Dalai Lama internationally. In the next 264 days, SFT will meet face-to-face with government leaders, take on Chinese officials, organize in the streets and classrooms worldwide, and mentor and activate the Tibet movement's future leaders. I am asking you today to donate to our youth leadership training program, strategic campaigns and bold non-violent direct actions. Any amount will go a long way as together we lift the Tibetan struggle to new heights and towards freedom. With hope and determination, TenDolkar Executive Director  I want to share with you what we have achieved together for Tibet in the first 100 days of 2014. Securing our independent past:  On the 2nd annual Tibetan Independence Day, we shined a spotlight on Tibet's history by commemorating the historic Tibet-China Treaty of 821-822 AD. We are marking this significant day to secure Tibet's independent past in order to shape our future of a free Tibet.  Spotlighting Tibet and shaming China at the UN: Our UN lobbying efforts peaked at China's Human Rights Review at the UN Human Rights Council Session in Geneva in March where China was made to answer for its atrocities against Tibetans. We ensured Tibet was a spotlight issue at China's ultra-controversial review through high-level meetings with over 20 UN member states.  Educating and activating young people worldwide for Tibet: Since January, SFT has trained over one hundred students, activists and youth in the art of non-violent direct action, media advocacy, digital activism, campaign strategy, and grassroots organizing in Poland, Belgium, Canada, Taiwan, India, the UK and the USA. Building the international profile of Tibet's imprisoned religious leaders Khenpo Kartse and Tenzin Delek Rinpoche: When Khenpo Kartse was arrested in December 2013, we launched an emergency petition and raised his case with over 20 UN member states and governments. In April, Canadian MP Peggy Nash presented the petition to the Canadian government, calling for action. In April, SFT teamed up with Tenzin Delek Rinpoche's family to renew calls for his release as he marked his twelfth year in prison. Lobbying in nation's capitals for Tibet:  In March, together with other Tibet groups, SFT organized Tibet Lobby Days in Canada, the UK, India, the USA and Europe in an international effort to bring world leaders together in a united international response to the crisis in Tibet. Thank you Kate! After eight years of dedicated service to SFT, Kate Woznow has stepped down as International Director. She has made an invaluable contribution to SFT and to the Tibetan cause - from building SFT's international grassroots network, to chasing down three generations of Chinese presidents around the globe, and helping to master-mind the 2008 Beijing Olympic protests. We will miss Kate in the office but look forward to her continued work for the Tibetan freedom movement. Support SFT's critical work for Tibetan freedom by making a donation today: