TIBETAN Volume 14, Issue 4 july-august 2010 FOCUS FEATURE Tibetan Media tibetan BulletiN Needs yoU Contacts for the Central Tibetan Administration AN APPEAL CONTENTS DOCUMENTATION 4 5 6 FEATU RE 7 19 FOCUS 23 23 24 26 27 28 30 OBITUARY 18 DOCUMENTATION n this auspicious occasion of the a genuine democracy. There is no way nature] as well as the sky [above]//May seventy-fifth birthday we can repay our debts of gratitude to [I] also remain eternally to serve as one Ocelebration of His Holiness the His Holiness the Dalai Lama. However, who solves the infinite sentient beings’ Dalai Lama, the spiritual and temporal with a strong sense of the realisation of myriad problems,” His Holiness immerses leader of the Tibetan people, the Kashag, all that he has done for us, we would like himself in their service. We have nothing on behalf of the Tibetans inside and to re-pledge ourselves today that we shall but admiration for all his endeavours, but outside Tibet, as well as all of his disciples put into real practice the many valuable these are certainly taking a great toll on and well-wishers across the globe, makes advice that he has given to us. His Holiness’ health. The physical obeisance to him and prays that he may wellbeing of His Holiness is very live for hundreds of years. That nothing untoward has happened to important for humanity in general, and for the person of His Holiness the Dalai Lama the short and long-term benefits of the Since his childhood until now, His thus far is mainly due to his altruistic Tibetan people in particular. Therefore, we Holiness the Dalai Lama, while developing feelings and karmic merits, the protection would like to implore him to kindly see to it a great sense of empathy and compassion given by the guardian deities of Tibet, that his daily programmes do not come in for all sentient beings, has provided the collective merit of the Tibetan people, the way of his good health. enormous service to humanity by and particularly due to the assistance and catering to the needs of people with co-operation extended by the central and A few leaders of the People’s Republic of different mental dispositions while, at the state governments of India and its great China, who are blind to choosing between same time, contributing right and wrong and to the maintenance and who lack foresight promotion of the entire due to their teachings of the preoccupation with Buddha Sakyamuni, short-term personal known in the Buddhist and political power world as the “Fourth gains, are liberally Guide”. Particularly in spending both this post-modern era, human and financial His Holiness has resources to issue provided inspirational baseless accusations guidance to the against and to believers (in all slander His Holiness. religions of the world) This is because of the and non-believers jealousy arising out alike. Transcending of their inability to the bounds of religion, match His Holiness’ His Holiness has also meritorious deeds all given unprecedented Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL over the world. Their His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the gathering on July 6, 2010 at Dharamshala. and timely advice of actions, which what he calls “secular ethics”, people. While expressing our heart-felt resemble spitting in the air that will fall back emphasising on the need to develop thanks to all of them, and especially to on themselves, has become a source for universal responsibility through the those overseeing the security of His the people of the world to view the promotion of basic human values and Holiness, we would like to urge them to autocratic Chinese leaders as the ones who inter-religious harmony and co-existence further intensify their assistance and co- are unable to accept the truth and who for the common good of the world we live operation in this respect. rely only on lies and violence rather than in. Moreover, for resolving the issue of seeking truth from facts. This has also Tibet, His Holiness has come out with With great compassion, His Holiness become a condition for the Tibetans to the mutually-beneficial Middle-Way labours day in and day out for the benefit remain more united. However, as stated in policy and non-violent means to realise of all humanity. Inspired by this verse of the Indian and Tibetan treatises on worldly it. His Holiness has further transformed Shantideva, the great Bodhisattva: “Like affairs that the power of the opposition the nature of the exile Tibetan polity into the earth and the other great elements [of should not be underestimated or 4 TIBETAN BULLETIN JULY - AUGUST 2010 DOCUMENTATION neglected, the Kashag would like to make and infiltrations. Moreover, each Tibetan Tibet to preserve their unique character some important appeals to the Tibetans must sincerely and courageously take of good moral conduct without losing in and outside Tibet at this critical period. part in the election processes by not their spirit. Good moral conduct is not only shirking their democratic responsibilities a symbol of the Tibetans but also a source As a result of the clear display of the and rights. It is very important to use for the Chinese and the people around united Tibetan spirit in 2008, the sympathy one’s own intelligence, rather than the world to have affection for and to and support to the Tibetan cause by the following what others say, in making the support our cause. Likewise, the young people of the world, and due especially right choice of candidates in the ensuing Tibetans must make efforts towards their to His Holiness’ achievements and great elections. The Kashag would like to general studies, and particularly towards deeds, the other side is using all its appeal to all the Tibetan people to give a becoming professionals well-versed in political, financial and human powers to serious thought over these. both traditional and modern education. create discord among Tibetans and between Tibetans and the local For over fifty years, the Tibetans in and The mutually beneficial Middle-Way communities where Tibetans live in exile. outside Tibet have been able to withstand policy, which has been adopted by the overwhelming majority of the Tibetans It is particularly using many deceitful the unbearable circumstances and under the guidance of His Holiness the means to erect obstacles on the way of emergencies with great courage and Dalai Lama, is the sole way to resolve Holiness’ activities and deeds globally. strength, and for over four generations the the issue of Tibet. The Kashag is The Kashag would like to make an Tibetans have been able to maintain their currently pursuing this policy, based on emphatic appeal to the Tibetans in and religion, culture and tradition. This is solely the fact that it enjoys the overwhelming outside Tibet that they should remain alert due to the grace of His Holiness the Dalai majority support of the Tibetans and the Lama. Furthermore, the fact that Tibetans to these Chinese manipulations and Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile has endorsed always be careful in maintaining unity have, in un-diminishing spirit, been able it unanimously. We believe that all of the among ourselves and keeping good to continue our non-violent movement is Tibetan people will, after having relied relations with the local communities. a matter of great pride for us. Looking at on their respective intelligence to the changes that are taking in the world ascertain the merit of this policy, support Since the upcoming elections for the and within the country, the issue of Tibet it whole-heartedly. fifteenth Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile and is heading towards finding a solution. the third directly-elected Kalon Tripa are Finally, the Kashag prays that His crucially important, the people at large are Nevertheless, His Holiness often states Holiness may live long and all his wishes currently engaged in serious discussions that one must hope for the best and be spontaneously fulfilled. May the truth and debates as to whom they should vote. prepare for the worst. Hence if the issue of the issue of Tibet prevail soon! At such a time, the people should be of Tibet takes time to resolve, then it is careful about the other side’s evil designs important for the Tibetans in and outside The Kashag oday marks the 75th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. TTibetans inside and outside Tibet, along with Tibetan supporters all around the world, will be celebrating this occasion and honouring a man of peace and wisdom. His Holiness often describes himself as a ‘simple monk, no more, no less.’ But His Holiness represents much more to many people around the world. For thousands, he is a source of spiritual refuge and a connection to inner peace and harmony. He has travelled the world, building bridges between the different Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi with His Holiness the Dalai Lama JULY - AUGUST 2010 TIBETAN BULLETIN 5 DOCUMENTATION faiths. He has used his position to His Holiness has expressed a willingness Bush to award the Congressional promote wisdom, compassion, and non- to visit China and engage directly with Gold Medal to His Holiness the Dalai violence as a solution - not only in Tibet high level officials. It is my sincere hope Lama for his ‘many enduring and - but to other world conflicts. that Beijing will send a confident message outstanding contributions to peace, by inviting His Holiness to China for non-violence, human rights, and substantive discussions. religious understanding.’ The Dalai Lama has made the human rights situation in Tibet an issue of His Holiness has asked for international On the 75th birthday of His Holiness international concern, and it is long past support for his non-violent efforts to the Dalai Lama, I offer my continued time to resolve it.