London school regrets honoring Dalai Lama

Is this University more interested in what's right and wrong, or are they more concerned about fees from its Chinese students? "Britain's London Metropolitan University recently apologized for bestowing an honorary...

China warns Dalai Lama not to disrupt Beijing Olympics

Even after rounds of peace talks with Tibetan representatives China had warned Dalai Lama and exhorted him to keep away from Olympic games."After latest fence-mending talks on Tibet issue that failed to make any...

Dalai Lama envoys in China talks

Representatives of  exiled Tibet's leader the Dalai Lama have begun talks with Chinese authorities in Beijing. Just before the Olympic the meeting is aimed to cut simmering tension between both sides. " ...

Findings Published on Quake Fund Diversion

"China's auditing authority said Thursday it had so far found three cases of the illegal use of quake relief funds involving nearly 300,000 yuan (43,478 U.S. dollars).  The findings were published on the website...

Dalai Lama starts tour in London

The Tibetan spiritual leader  is arriving in London to mobilise support for his cause. He will address British Parliament and give evidence on human rights to a parliamentary committee during his trip....

China reacts to Dalai's Olympic suggestion

China has sharply reacted to Dalai Lama's statment to visit China for the Olympic games. Dalai Lama had  expressed interest to visit the game if China helped improve the situation in Tibet. " China reacted...

A Chinese Student’s Interview With the Dalai Lama

The following is an excerpt from an interview between Lingxi Kong, a Chinese student at Columbia University and the Dalai Lama on April 24th, 2008.  The essay is a well-intentioned attempt to bridge the divide...

Dalai Lama envoys to go to China

Just ahead of Olympic games to start China has agreed to host a meeting with envoys of Tibetan spiritual leader. The talk would begin on Saturday."Envoys of the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, are...

Olympic torch relay will start in Seoul guarded by 8,000 police

The torch will be heavily guarded in Seoul on Sunday, as the Olympic torch continues on its journey around the globe. Seoul was the site of the 1988 Summer Olympics."The first of 80 runners was scheduled to start the...

China to Meet with Representative of Dalai Lama

China has taken the historic step of agreeing to meet with a representative of the Dalai Lama, but oly time will tell whether this is an empty gesture designed to cool off international pressure ahead of the olympics or a significant change in their Tibet policy."China, in an...

Tibet Reopens to Chinese Tour Groups

China announced they are allowing domestic tour groups back to Tibet.  They have yet to mention when foreign tourists will be allowed back in."Four groups of Chinese visitors are expected to arrive in the Himalayan region through Tuesday, the Xinhua News Agency said.The...

China says it's ready for dialogue with Dalai Lama over Tibet

For the first time, a Chinese official says the country is willing to engage in talks with the Dalai Lama. It looks like the protests may be having an effect after all."Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi...

Dalai Lama Addresses 15,000 Children in Seattle

The Dalai Lama was received by an enthusiastic and appreciative audience of 15,000 children on Monday in Seattle. National, local media reports and audio clips via the links below."Thousands of Washington state...

Chinese Ambassador walks out on Gormley

"The Chinese Ambassador has walked out of the Green Party convention after criticism by John Gormley of China's role in Tibet.The ambassador, Liu Biwei, walked out as Mr Gormley delivered his leader's speech shortly before 9pm.Mr Gormley told delegates that human rights must...

Dalai Lama visits Seattle amid turmoil over Tibet

Dalai Lama begins US visit in Seattle amid turmoil over Tibet; set to speak on compassion.Dalai Lama Misses appointments this morning because he doesn't own an alarm clock.  Oh the joy of being a Buddist...

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