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Foreign media find growing difficulty in getting into Tibet: FCCC

Self-immolations in Tibet terms China worst violator of human rights. Photo: TPI

Dharamshala, India — Working conditions for foreign correspondents and news organisations in occupied Tibet and Eastern Turkistan as well as many parts of China deteriorated last year, with journalists reporting being severely beaten, detained and harassed, according to a survey published on January 31, 2018.

Tibetan leaders condole the passing of lifelong nonviolence advocate

Gene Sharp, lifelong advocate of nonviolent political resistance died at age 90. Photo: file

Dharamshala — Tibetan leaders have sent their condolences after the death of Gene Sharp, a lifelong advocate of nonviolent political resistance and multiple nominee of Nobel Peace Prize, who passed away at his home in Boston on 28 January. He was 90 years old.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama sends prayers to Taiwan quake victims

His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet. Photo: TPI file

Dharamsala, HP, India — The Latest on a strong earthquake that struck Taiwan on Tuesday, at 8.20 p.m local time. The spiritual leader of Tibet is sending his prayers to the victims of Taiwan's earthquake and encouragement to rescue crews. The confirmed death toll has climbed to six in a strong earthquake that hit near Taiwan's east coast.

'Tibetan suffering is real': Tibetan Pres to French Senators

CTA President Dr Lobsang Sangay and Representative Tashi Phuntsok with French senators. Photo: CTA/DIIR

Paris, France — President of the Tibetan government in exile, known as the Central Tibetan Administration, Dr Lobsang Sangay continued his three-nation tour of Europe, addressing government officials and Tibetan communities on his way.

Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama clarifies on the Daily Mail story

His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking to over 7000 students from Bihar on Universal Values in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 25, 2018. Photo: Lobsang Tsering

Bodhgaya, Bihar, India — The office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama Thursday issued a clarification on an online newspaper’s allegation that the spiritual leader of Tibet took one million US dollars to endorse a "controversial organisation" in the US that "brainwashes and brands women".

Tibetan President addresses Tibetan communities, EU Parliament in Europe

President Dr Lobsang Sangay and Representative Tashi Phuntsok with MEPs Thomas Mann, Csaba Sogor, Laszlo Tokes, Tunne Kelam, Molly Scott and Laima Andrikiene at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. Photo: CTA/DIIR

Dharamshala — Tibetan President, Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay, kicked off his three-country Europe visit in Switzerland on January 21st, addressing Tibetan communities in Switzerland and Brussels before meeting with European Parliament.

Make Buddhist temples as centres of learning: Leader of Tibet to China

His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting members of the audience as he arrives at the Kalachakra Maidan for the Solitary Hero Vajrabhairava Empowerment in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on January 21, 2018. Photo: Lobsang Tsering

Bodhgaya, Bihar, India — "The crucial point is that we have to study. Paying homage to Amitabha and simply reciting sutras is not sufficient. I have heard that there are many temples and monasteries in China. They would do well to become centres of learning," His Holiness the Dalai Lama told Chinese Buddhist in Bodhgaya, India, adding: "As a result of our efforts to extend opportunities to study amongst Tibetans, we now have nuns qualified as Geshemas after almost 20 years of rigorous study."