Tibetans have concluded their Special Meeting in Dharamsala and ATC members and supporters can receive a briefing on the meeting and its outcomes from ATC’s guest, Dr Lobsang Sangay. There are also cultural events in Melbourne and Sydney that are well worth a look and a listen!

Tibetan Exiles Back Dalai Lama, Challenge Talks With China
The Special Meeting called by the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India closed with a strong endorsement of the ‘Middle Way’ approach, which seeks a genuine autonomy for Tibetans within the framework of the People’s Republic of China, but also clearly stated that exile Tibetans might take a position seeking independence if results of engagement were not evident “in the near future”. Read more

Public Talks Next Week: Dr Lobsang Sangay in Melbourne & Sydney
Hear first-hand from Dr Lobsang Sangay, a respected Harvard academic and participant in the Special Meeting in Dharamsala. View public talk details

UN Committee Finds “Deepened Climate Of Fear” In Tibet
The UN Committee against Torture has released its concluding observations of China’s report on its adherence to the UN Convention against Torture. China, like other State parties to the Torture Convention is required to submit periodic reports to the Committee on its implementation of the provisions of the Convention. Read more

MELBOURNE Book Talk: “Our Tibet”, Tuesday 2 December, North Carlton
The Tibetan Women’s Association and Friends Australia are pleased to present the Tibetan author Tenpa Dugdak who will be giving a talk on his newly release book “Our Tibet”. Tenpa’s work has been described as “an intimate and rare narrative of the fate of one family and the hope that binds all Tibetans” (Tenzin Atisha, Dalai Lama’s Representative in Australia)

When: Tuesday 2 December 2009 at 7.00pm
Where: Kagyu E-Vam Buddhist Institute, 673 Lygon St, Carlton North, VIC 3054
Enquiries: Sonam on 0432 271 310 or Johanna on 0419 107 308

Visit www.ourtibet.com.au to learn more about the book or place an order online (Website available from 28/11/2008).

SYDNEY Exhibition: Journey of the Spirit, 3-21 Dec 2008, Bondi Pavilion Gallery
“Journey of the Spirit” celebrates the rich heritage of traditional Tibet with a varied range of artworks by 3 artists, as well as the creation of a sand mandala by the famous Gyuto Monks of Tibet within the gallery from December 4-14.

Exhibition Dates: 3 December to 21 December 2008
Hours: 10am - 5pm daily
Venue: Bondi Pavilion Gallery, Bondi Beach
Artists: Jenny Templin (Photostory), Moira Satyaprem (Paintings & Ceramics), Michael J. Wright (Photo-totem installation)