The Paris-based world press freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders says that a diplomat representing one of the world's worst regimes has no right to teach journalism lessons when it comes to press freedom. If the Chinese ambassador to Paris, Lu Shaye, thinks the French press is too independent for his tastes, he is free to ask for his transfer to an authoritarian country such as North Korea.
Peace of mind is not a matter of religion, but a matter of human survival: His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Dharamshala, India — “Peace of mind is not a matter of religion, but a matter of human survival, and on an individual basis, when you have compassion, you will feel very happy and peaceful,” said His Holiness the Dalai Lama while he delivering a talk on cultivating compassion and dignity in schools to scholars and students from the University of Colorado Boulder and the Compassion Institute, California, USA.
My message to the Chinese government is Free Tibet: NBA basketball player Enes Kanter
Dharamshala, India — Enes Kanter, a basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association(NBA), sent a message to Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government and said, "My message to the Chinese government is Free Tibet."
Compassion is the seed of peace: His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Dharamshala, India — “Compassion is the seed of peace. When we have compassion, we find mental peace, when we have mental peace, our verbal actions and physical actions all become more peaceful. Therefore, today, our various religious traditions have a very important role to play in bringing about inner peace,” said His Holiness the Dalai Lama in his virtual address at the 8th Parliament of the World’s Religions on Monday, 18 October.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama provides support for flood and landslide relief efforts in Kerala
Dharamshala, India — His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, has written to Shri Pinarayi Vijayan, the Chief Minister of the southern Indian state of Kerala, expressing his deep sadness at the tragic loss of life and property due to the floods and landslides in many parts of Kerala and offering his support in the rescue and relief efforts.
Tibet and Hong Kong activists detained at Acropolis calling for ‘No Beijing 2022’
Athens — Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) has condemned the hypocrisy of the International Olympic Committee as Beijing 2022 is set to officially receive the Olympic Torch.
Boys and girls should have equal access to education to build a peaceful world: Dalai Lama
Dharamshala, India — "In order to develop a peaceful world, both men and women have the responsibility, therefore, boys and girls should have equal access to education to develop a peaceful world," His Holiness the Dalai Lama said in a speech on compassion, education, and equality to young peace-builders at the United States Institute of Peace on October 14, 2021.