Dharamshala — 'The issue of Tibet is multifaceted and can be interpreted in many different ways. However, to understand the status of Tibet, one has to understand Tibet's culture, religion, wisdom and the political reality of Tibet and its people,' former Kalon Tripa Prof Samdhong Rinpoche told over 185 participants from 21 countries, attending at a forum on Tibet, titled "Five-Fifty Forum" held at Hotel Pavilion of Dharamshala, India Thursday.

Dharamsala, India — Since the year I was born, 1935, violent conflict has gone on and on. However, towards the end of the 20th century people began to speak out and demonstrate against war. They began to realize that violence brings no benefits, said Holiness the Dalai Lama during his teaching on Chandrakirti's "Entering the Middle Way" at the request of a group of Taiwanese Buddhists at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, India.

Dharamshala — The President of Central Tibetan Administration Dr Lobsang Sangay was honored with the Takasu Award today in recognition of his contribution towards the welfare, education and resilience of the Tibetan people at a ceremony held this afternoon at Gangchen Kyishong.