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Ngaba Crisis Update: Kirti Rinpoche speaks of self-immolations; death of two former Tibetan monks
The exiled head of Kirti monastery, Ngaba, where six monks have set fire to themselves since March, has spoken to the International Campaign for Tibet about their actions and his views on why Tibetan monks are choosing this new form of protest and sacrifice. Two monks who were taken to hospital after they set fire to themselves on October 7 have died. Read more
Ngaba Crisis ACTION: Please help us get 400 more emails to Foreign Minister Rudd
The US State Department has called on the Chinese government to respect the rights of the Tibetans and allow diplomatic and media access to Ngaba. We need Australia to rise to the occasion. Our government needs to know that the public understands what is happening in Tibet, and that it can’t turn a blind eye to the suffering and the desperation of the Tibetans.
TIBET - Breaking the Silence: 2012 Calendar
This beautiful wall calendar features excerpts of poems, essays and songs translated into English and accompanied by the images of Tibet they evoke. The featured writing and photography highlights the courage and eloquence of the Tibetan people while providing another opportunity for their voices to be heard. Tibet: Breaking the Silence is available now. Purchase online
Events
VIC: Candlelight Vigils | State Library, Swanston Street | 13 & 14 October, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
QLD: Prayers for Tibet | Langri Tangpa Centre, Camp Hill | 14 October, 5.00pm - 6.00pm | More details
QLD: Film - Journey from Zanskar | State Library, Southbank | 21 October, 6.30pm | More details
NSW: Prayer Festival for World Peace | Sydney Olympic Park | 15 - 18 October | More details
NSW: Film - Journey from Zanskar | Manly Cinema | 19 October, 8.10pm | More details
NSW: Raga Shambala - For Tibet With Love | Sydney Opera House | 3 November, 7.00pm | More details |
