Opinions
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The Medicine of Altruism
The collective wisdom of the Tibetan spiritual tradition – the medicine of altruism strongly suggests that this is not only possible but within the grasp of each of us. An altruistic attitude is an antidote to the selfishness and greed that is the curse of our times.
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Free Tibet: A voice from Assam
On the 10th of March 1959, the people of Tibet came out to the streets of Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet in the largest peaceful resistance against repression of their rights and the forceful occupation of their motherland by the Chinese Communist Government since 1950. The sea of peace-loving Tibetans outside the Potala Palace,…
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Porok Karpo: How Loten Namling’s Swiss-Tibetan Pop Rock Continues the Fight to Preserve Our Cultural Identity
To say that His Holiness the Dalai Lama is an influential person would be an immense understatement. Apart from his prominence as a globally-recognized spiritual and political leader, His Holiness has been making waves in the world of music as well. Last year, his debut album Inner World in which his sacred mantras and teachings…
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KEEPING GENEROSITY OUT OF LOCKDOWN – THE TIBETAN RESPONSE TO COVID 19
This has been an incredibly difficult year for people all over the world. Covid 19 has caused thousands of deaths, ruined the global economy, and derailed countless plans – both big and small. Like everyone else, the Tibetan community was also impacted: many suffered job or income loss, a Tibetan elder home got infected, students…
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My Sikyong candidate: The alchemy of great vision
This upcoming Tibetan election is crucial for deciding the future of Tibet. In the global context, the majority of the developed countries are now challenging the influence of China. The Uyghur, Hong Kong, Southern Mongolia, Taiwan, and those who are suffering under the oppression of Chinese Communist Party are getting significant attention from the international…
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Tibetan Nonviolence: Ethics and Efficacy
There is something beautiful about nonviolence. The idea that the presence of violence can be counteracted by its absence. But the looming question is whether or not it is effective.
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Better late than never: What should be India’s New China Policy!
What exiled Tibetans have been voicing for sixty years, now the people and government of India have begun to realize and take note of following SFF Tibetan Brave-hearts busting the ass of PLA in the Mountains of Ladakh territory: In Independence of Tibet lies the ultimate security of India!
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India China stand-off: Relevance of the Tibetan Special Forces
By now, we are all aware of the role of Special Frontier Force in the India China standoff along the territory of Ladakh and China occupied Kashmir. In this article, we will try to read between the lines on the contribution of Tibetans, the established capability of SFF and the stance of India and China…
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Urgent Appeal From Tibetan Students At JNU
This is to bring to kind attention of all the stakeholders that the 1000 per cent fee hike for Tibetan students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is posing grave challenges to Tibetan students to complete studies and get admission. The fee is raised from 200 US Dollars per year previously, to 2400 US Dollars (for…
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Why am I running for Sikyong?
This moment calls on all Tibetans to rise to the occasion to address today’s challenges, promote unity, work to achieve our common goal, and build the future of our nation and people. It is with this deep sense of calling, I am offering my candidacy for the post of Sikyong for 2021.