http://www.tibetsun.com/newsfeed/ en-us 40 Tibet Sun: Connecting Tibetans China has released a documentary accusing the Dalai Lama of orchestrating a wave of self-immolations by Tibetans protesting against Chinese rule in Tibet. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:02:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/16/china-tv-blames-dalai-lama-for-self-immolations/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/16/china-tv-blames-dalai-lama-for-self-immolations/ Britain said Tuesday that Prime Minister David Cameron is free to meet with anyone he chooses, after China said the premier's meeting with the Dalai Lama was an "affront to the Chinese people". Tue, 15 May 2012 17:15:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/15/britain-defends-camerons-meeting-with-dalai-lama/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/15/britain-defends-camerons-meeting-with-dalai-lama/ A state-run Chinese daily Monday dismissed the Dalai Lama's claim that China was trying to poison him to death using female devotees. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:16:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/14/china-dismisses-dalai-lamas-claim-of-poison-plot/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/14/china-dismisses-dalai-lamas-claim-of-poison-plot/ China is beset by a moral crisis, widespread corruption and lawlessness, leading millions of Chinese to seek solace in Buddhism, the Dalai Lama said. Mon, 14 May 2012 21:46:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/14/china-suffers-from-moral-crisis-dalai-lama-says/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/14/china-suffers-from-moral-crisis-dalai-lama-says/ The Dalai Lama has revealed his fears after being warned that Chinese agents have hatched a plot to kill him. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:17:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/12/dalai-lama-reveals-chinese-plot-to-kill-him/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/12/dalai-lama-reveals-chinese-plot-to-kill-him/ Sun, 13 May 2012 00:09:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/13/shambhala-buys-snow-lion-publications/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/13/shambhala-buys-snow-lion-publications/ Hundreds of Filipinos demonstrated at the Chinese embassy in Manila on Friday over an escalating tensions concerning a small group of rock formations. Sat, 12 May 2012 18:44:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/12/filipinos-protest-against-chinas-claim-over-shoal/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/12/filipinos-protest-against-chinas-claim-over-shoal/ The Dalai Lama is to receive the £1.1m Templeton Prize, the world's largest award, at St Paul's Cathedral next week, then instantly give it away. Sat, 12 May 2012 13:47:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/12/dalai-lama-to-give-away-1m-at-st-pauls-cathedral/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/12/dalai-lama-to-give-away-1m-at-st-pauls-cathedral/ Austria's Chancellor Werner Faymann and Vice-Chancellor Michael Spindelegger are expected to meet with the Dalai Lama during his visit to Austria. Thu, 10 May 2012 22:50:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/10/austrian-chancellor-faymann-to-meet-with-dalai-lama/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/10/austrian-chancellor-faymann-to-meet-with-dalai-lama/ Pro-Tibet activists are still there, but many may prefer to attach themselves to global movements that don't risk alienating a billion potential customers. Wed, 09 May 2012 17:36:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/opinions/2012/05/09/does-the-west-still-want-to-free-tibet/ http://www.tibetsun.com/opinions/2012/05/09/does-the-west-still-want-to-free-tibet/ A serious pursuit of freedom is not the cup of tea for a majority of people. Only a few courageous individuals, who have self-consciousness and belief in the certainty of their own selves, would seriously walk the path to freedom. Wed, 09 May 2012 02:17:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/opinions/2012/05/09/the-folly-of-self-righteousness/ http://www.tibetsun.com/opinions/2012/05/09/the-folly-of-self-righteousness/ The ministry of home affairs of India has asked the Himachal Pradesh government not to address Ogyen Trinley Dorje as the 17th Karmapa. Tue, 08 May 2012 22:33:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/08/stop-calling-ogyen-trinley-dorje-17th-karmapa-india/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/08/stop-calling-ogyen-trinley-dorje-17th-karmapa-india/ Vladimir Putin took the oath of office for a third term as Russia's president on Monday, while on the streets outside thousands of opposition activists tried to protest. Mon, 07 May 2012 17:02:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/07/putin-sworn-in-as-russias-president-for-six-years/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/07/putin-sworn-in-as-russias-president-for-six-years/ Socialist François Hollande defeated conservative incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy on Sunday to become France's next president. Sun, 06 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/06/francois-hollande-elected-president-of-france/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/06/francois-hollande-elected-president-of-france/ Dechen Wangdu, an American-born activist, has devoted her life to the cause of Tibetan liberation from China. When she met Yauch, the two joined forces to fight against injustice together. Sat, 05 May 2012 17:44:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/features/2012/05/05/the-union-between-adam-yauch-and-dechen-wangdu-a-look-back/ http://www.tibetsun.com/features/2012/05/05/the-union-between-adam-yauch-and-dechen-wangdu-a-look-back/ Adam Yauch, a founding member of pioneering American hip-hop group the Beastie Boys, and an advocate of the Tibetan freedom struggle, has died at age 47 after a three-year battle with cancer. Sat, 05 May 2012 10:50:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/05/musician-filmmaker-tibet-activist-adam-yauch-dies/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/05/musician-filmmaker-tibet-activist-adam-yauch-dies/ The largest Tibetan organisation in exile denounced and condemned the trio activists comprising of mother, son and daughter for carrying a flag of People's Republic of China (PRC) during their "March to Tibet" from McLeod Ganj via Nepal. Fri, 04 May 2012 16:56:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/04/tyc-condemns-tibetan-activists-carrying-china-flag/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/04/tyc-condemns-tibetan-activists-carrying-china-flag/ Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng appealed on Thursday for asylum in the United States, throwing into doubt an agreement used to coax him out of hiding. Thu, 03 May 2012 18:56:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/03/chinese-dissident-seeks-exile-strains-us-china-ties/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/03/chinese-dissident-seeks-exile-strains-us-china-ties/ The annual Miss Tibet beauty pageant has been cancelled in the wake of renewed tension in Tibet and a series of self-immolations by Tibetans. Thu, 03 May 2012 19:21:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/03/no-miss-tibet-pageant-2012-over-tibet-tension/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/03/no-miss-tibet-pageant-2012-over-tibet-tension/ Dalai Lama says peaceful Quebec referendums show how Canada could push China to accept Tibetan autonomy. Tue, 01 May 2012 22:55:00 GMT http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/01/dalai-lama-cited-quebec-referendums-as-model-for-tibet/ http://www.tibetsun.com/archive/2012/05/01/dalai-lama-cited-quebec-referendums-as-model-for-tibet/