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News · 03 Jul, 2025

The Legacy of the Dalai Lamas: A Journey from the 1st to the 14th

The institution of the Dalai Lama, a cornerstone of Tibetan Buddhism, spans over six centuries and encompasses 14 recognized reincarnations, each believed to embody the Bodhisattva…

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News · 30 Sep

Tibetan Community Mourns the Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein

On the morning of September 30, 2023, the Tibetan community and the international community at large mourned the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein, a dedicated advocate for Tibet…

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News · 18 Sep

Tibetans in Exile Mourns the Passing of Ama Pema Choedon la, an Inspirational Figure and Foster Mother

On September 15, 2023, the Tibetan Children's Village (TCV) and the entire Tibetan exile community lost a beloved figure, Ama Pema Choedon la , who passed away at the age of 98…

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News · 11 Aug

Tibetan NGOs Illuminate Candlelight Vigil in Protest of China`s Treatment of Political Prisoners on International Prisoners Justice Day

On International Prisoners Justice Day, several Tibetan non-governmental organizations (NGOs) united in a poignant display of solidarity and advocacy, as they organized a candlelig…

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News · 09 June

Prominent Karma Kagyu Teacher, Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, Passes Away at 91

Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, a highly respected and influential teacher of the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, has passed away at the age of 91. His demise marks a significan…

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News · 09 May

Tibetans Mourn Loss of Pioneer Film Director Pema Tseden

Internationally acclaimed Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden passed away on May 8th, 2023, at the age of 53. Tseden was widely regarded as one of the most important Tibetan filmmakers o…

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News · 22 Dec

Agyal Tsering, a former Tibetan political prisoner monk in Tibet passed away at age 71

Source: Tibet.net Dharamshala: According to a reliable source, Tibetan monk Agyal Tsering, a former political prisoner in Tibet, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at approx…

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News · 09 Nov 2022

Tibetan monk passed away after years of poor health after being freed from jail

Source: RFA A Tibetan monk imprisoned for six years for opposing Chinese rule in Tibet has passed away after suffering failing health following his release from prison in 2018, rep…

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News · 17 Sep 2022

Three Tibetans passed away from COVID19 in Tibet: RFA

Lhasa: Three Tibetans have recently passed away from COVID-19 as the virus continues to spread across Tibet Autonomous Region and local netizens complain of harsh and unsanitary qu…

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News · 09 Sep 2022

His Holiness the Dalai Lama extended condolences on Queen Elizabeth II’s demise

Dharamshala: On learning this morning that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away, His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to her son, His Majesty Charles III, to express his deep sadness an…

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News · 01 Sep 2022

'Mikhail Gorbachev was a man of vision and an exemplary statesman': HH Dalai Lama

Dharamshala: After learning this morning that Mikhail Gorbachev, former leader of the Soviet Union and Nobel Peace Laureate had passed away, His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to th…

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News · 12 July 2022

Tibetan leadership mourns tragic demise of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Dharamshala: Following the assassination of the former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, the exiled Tibetan leaders have expressed grief over his death on Friday. Hours after the news of Abe…

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News · 9 July 2022

Tibetan leaders offer condolences on the demise of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Dharamshala: Sikyong of Central Tibetan Administration and Speaker of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile offered their deepest condolences to the family members of former Prime Minister S…

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News · 3 July 2022

Former political prisoner Jigme Gyatso passes away in Tibet

Lhasa : Reports have suggested that high profile former Tibetan political prisoner Jigme Gyatso from a monastery renowned for its resistance against Chinese rule in Gansu province …

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News · 5 June 2022

Former Director of Tibet Policy Institute, Thubten Samphel passes away

Dharamshala: Former Secretary and Director of Tibet Policy Institute of the Central Tibetan Administration Thubten Samphel passed away on 4 June at Tsering Gyepheling in Bylakuppe …

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News · 01 June 2022

Core Group for Tibetan Cause – India Holds Meeting in New Delhi

New Delhi: Core Group for Tibetan Cause -India (CGTC-I), the apex body of all India Tibet Support Groups (TSGs) held a meeting of its National Convener, National Co-Conveners and R…

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News · 28-Apr-22

Drakdong Tréling Wangdor, Tibetan novelist and translator passes away in Lhasa

Lhasa: Drakdong Tréling Wangdor (1934-2022), Tibetan novelist and translator of Shakespeare's Hamlet and Romeo & Juliet into Tibetan passed away in Lhasa yesterday. …

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News · 08-Apr-22

David Kilgour, Canadian lawmaker and longtime supporter of Tibet, passes away.

Ottawa: David Kilgour, a former Canadian cabinet minister and renowned defender of human rights who advocated for human rights in Tibet and Xinjiang, passed away on April 5 at age …

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Report · 5 July 2023

World Tibet Day is a good example of the solidarity of international community: Sethu Das on Friends of Tibet and his journey

After graduating from the Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, Sethu Das went to Srinagar for an assignment and accidentally reached Dharamshala, the seat of the Tibetan Govern…

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Report · 2 January 2023

Book Review: The High Road to China

Author- Kate Teltscher Publisher – Bloomsbury Publishing Tenzing Dhamdul, Research associate, FNVA Introduction: The Great Game that occurred before the so called ‘Grea…

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Report · 7 December 2022

Jiang Zemin & his tainted Tibet Legacy

By Team TRC China has been rocked by widespread protests against its irrational, absurd and brutal Zero-COVID policy and unscientific lockdowns since the last few weeks. Referred t…

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Report · 17 July 2022

The Cries of Self-Immolation by Tibetans Echo Repression and Oppression by Beijing

By Tenzing Dhamdul Research Associate, FNVA Prologue: We humans are capable of great things, when we work together. However not all phenomenon leads to a morally good conclusion in…

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Report · 8 July 2022

Analysing Japan’s Approach To The Tibetan Question

Note: This article was originally published in The Global Order on March 8, 2022 and is being republished on July 8, 2022 in light of Shinzo Abe’s assassination. On February …

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Report · 1 January 2022

Tibet Brief 2021

Introduction “My message for the Chinese government is Free Tibet. Tibet belongs to Tibetans.” Enes Kanter Freedom is perhaps the one significant voice in 2021 that mad…

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