The gentle steeliness of Ama Jetsun Pema

24 July 2018

By ATC member Rudrani Tooth Ama Jetsun Pema, fondly called ‘Gangchen Amala’ (Mother of Tibet) has a steely gentleness that fills the eagerly packed auditorium. It is opening night of the Festival of Tibet and a palpable excitement spikes the air. The applause fades,...

Letter to the editor: Our greatest export is democracy

24 July 2018

By ATC member Ralph McKay Published in the Australian Financial Review 27 June 2018 James Laurenceson’s “We need China in an age of Trump” (June 19) lacks basic rigour and balance. It’s a propaganda style piece presented as a scholarly work from the Australia China...

Free Tashi Wangchuk

22 July 2018

Free Tashi Wangchuk The Chinese government sentenced Tibetan language activist Tashi Wangchuk to five years of imprisonment in May 2018. His crime was speaking to the foreign media about his advocacy for the rights of Tibetan children to learn their language. As a...

Dharamsala Insight Tour 2018

11 July 2018

Dharamsala Insight Tour 2018 Highlights of the tour Meet with inspiring Tibetan writers, artists and former political prisoners who have dedicated their lives fighting for Tibet’s freedom. Gain insights into the lives of Tibetan refugees, many of whom have made...

Trek For Tibet – September 2019

9 July 2018

Dharamsala, North India | 29 September – 7 October 2019 Join Australia Tibet Council in a wanderlust journey that will take you to the foothills of some of the highest summits in the world. As part of this incredible adventure, you will experience the magic of...