121. The Epoch Times | Sanctuary For Tibetan Culture Holding out against the Chinese Communist Party’s harsh policy of cultural assimilation, a small group of Australian Tibetans have formed a school. http://english.epochtimes.com/news/5-8-12/31084.html

Home Subscribe Print Edition Advertise ... Sports Features London Bombings About the Nine Commentaries Quitting the CCP ... The Real Story of Jiang Zemin Advertisement Home World Asia Pacific Human Rights ... Give feedback Sanctuary for Tibetan Culture By Ben Hurley The Epoch Times Aug 12, 2005 Australian Tibetans are passing on their ancient culture to their children. (Ben Hurley/The Epoch Times) Holding out against the Chinese Communist Party’s harsh policy of cultural assimilation in Tibet, a small group of Australian Tibetans have come together to form a school, in an effort to keep their culture alive. Volunteer teachers gather the 20 children in a Baptist church in Dee Why on Saturday mornings and offer lessons on Tibetan customs, family structure, literature, writing and grammar, as well as on the nation’s ancient religion of Buddhism. “It’s important to know your own culture and tradition,” says Dorjee Dadul, who began the school as a group with four or five kids in his house. “Tibet is a vast country. Each region, within that region there are different dialects and different costumes. It’s very very rich, even I’m finding how different it is and how rich it is,” he says. In 1949, Chinese troops moved into the independent nation of Tibet, forcefully assimilating the populace to China. Since then, according to the Australia Tibet Council more than 1.2 million Tibetans have perished as a result of the occupation and less than 40 of more than 6000 original monasteries remain standing. Immigration incentives have diluted the Tibetans to less than half of the population and Tibetan schools are forced to teach Chinese as a first language.

122. Astrology And Tibetan Culture (Part One) - By Shelley Jordan Astrology and Tibetan culture (Part One). Interview with Dr. Pema Dorjee, personal physician to the Dalai Lama (by Shelley Jordan) http://cura.free.fr/xxx/28tibast.html

The Manifesto The 8 Houses Texts and Articles Review ... HOME (EN) Astrology and Tibetan Culture (Part One) (Interview with Dr. Pema Dorjee, personal physician to the Dalai Lama) by Shelley Jordan The 2nd International Congress on Tibetan Medicine In the first week of November 2003, during the so-called and much-publicized planetary Harmonic Convergence , I had the opportunity to attend the 2nd International Congress on Tibetan Medicine, held in Washington DC. Since Tibetan medicine is closely interconnected with astrology, I was eager to travel to Washington in search of information on this enduring wisdom. Gathered together with spiritual leaders from the Tibetan community, among the conference's speakers and attendees were to be found educators, physicians and scholars from some of the world's leading hospitals, and educational and research institutions. Currently, in the West there is a growing interest in Tibetan medicine, which employs an integration of herbal remedies and therapies with Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine and indigenous Tibetan medical practices. Tibetan medical methods are a unique confluence of science, spirituality and astrology, the latter of which is used not only diagnostically and prescriptively, but also for timing the harvesting of the precious plants employed in the therapies. In fact, Men Tsee Khang , the official medical school sanctioned by the Dalai Lama, is called The Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute. I was fortunate in obtaining interviews on the subject of Tibetan astrology for this series of articles with a number of world-famous figures. Dr. Pema Dorjee, whose interview is the subject of this first article, is the personal physician to the Dalai Lama; Professor Thubten Phuntsog of the Beijing Central University of Nationalities, is one of China's leading experts on Tibetan medicine and astrology; Professor Robert Thurman of Columbia University, is considered by many to be one of the world's foremost authorities on Buddhism; and interestingly and spontaneously, I was able to interview Bishop Ignatius Wang of San Francisco, born in Beijing, China, the Catholic Church's first Bishop of Chinese ancestry and of Asian background. The interviews with Phuntsog, Thurman and Bishop Wang will appear in "Astrology and Tibetan Culture: Part Two".

123. Astrology And Tibetan Culture (Part Two) - By Shelley Jordan Astrology and Tibetan culture (Part Two). Interviews with Professor Robert Thurman (Columbia University), Doctor Thubten Puntsok (University of the http://cura.free.fr/xxx/30tibast.html

The Manifesto The 8 Houses Texts and Articles Review ... HOME (EN) Astrology and Tibetan Culture (Part Two) (Interviews with Prof. Robert Thurman, Dr. Thubten Puntsok, Bishop Ignatius Wang) by Shelley Jordan In November 2003, I attended the Second International Congress on Tibetan Medicine in Washington DC. I had the fortunate opportunity to interview a number of highly learned men on the topic of astrology. [See CURA, issue 28, 15/12/2003, Astrology and Tibetan Culture Professor Robert Thurman (New York) is one of the world's leading authorities on Buddhism. He is the Director of Tibet House in New York City, and is professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies in the Department of Religion at Columbia University. Dr. Thubten Puntsok (Beijing), professor of Tibetan culture and history at the University of the Nationalities in Beijing, is one of China's foremost experts on Tibetan astrology and medicine. These two erudite gentleman were key speakers at the conference and graciously agreed to be interviewed and to share some of their perceptions on the topic of astrology and Tibetan culture. Bishop Ignatius Wang (San Francisco), born in Beijing, China, is the first bishop of Chinese ancestry and of Asian background to be appointed in the United States. He was attending a conference of Catholic bishops at the same hotel which hosted the conference on Tibetan medicine. He kindly allowed me to ask him a few questions regarding his views on astrology.

124. Names In The Tibetan Buddhist Culture Names in Tibetan Buddhist culture are given intentionally. Some examples of sources of names In Tibetan culture people sometimes change their names. http://www.namgyal.org/Essays/names_in_the_tibetan_buddhist_cu.htm

Names in the Tibetan Buddhist Culture Ven. Tenzin Gephel, a resident monk of Namgyal Ithaca In Buddhism it is said that everything is imputed by name and thought and nothing exists inherently. Names in Tibetan Buddhist culture are given intentionally. Some examples of sources of names given to children, are The Dalai Lama’s name, common types of names, name changes and the names of the four major Tibetan Buddhist sects. In Tibet there are two main sources for personal names. People get their names from either their parents or from great lamas. A lama is a great teacher or holy person. It is very common for people to request names for their children from lamas. Many people nowadays request names for their children from His Holiness the 14 th Dalai Lama. Some parents request names while the child is still in the mother’s womb. When people go to the Dalai Lama to request a name for their child, he gives a name which is then written on a piece of blessed thread. These blessed items serve as protection from physical and mental negative factors such as negative thoughts or bad dreams. Blessed pills are made from different herbal substances. In brief, the giving of these blessed items is done in order to give the child an auspicious beginning to life and with prayers for the child to develop a healthy body and mind. We Tibetans feel that these blessings are created through the combination of religious power and the compassionate mind of the holy person.

125. Trace Foundation - Program In Culture - Latse Contemporary Tibetan Cultural Libr Tibetan secular culture is frequently misrepresented, and until recently, He is currently researching modern developments in Tibetan culture and http://trace.org/program/culture/cul_hiar.html

dqmcodebase = "../../opencube/image_based/" Program in Culture - Latse Contemporary Tibetan Cultural Library Mission Statement Latse Contemporary Cultural Library, a project of Trace Foundation, is a forum of open inquiry for all audiences interested in Tibetan culture. The library conducts programs and makes available a unique collection of up-to-date texts, multimedia and other research materials in relevant languages that represent the extent and character of Tibetan cultural diversity. It is an active center of modern Tibetan cultural studies and provides a forum for meaningful interaction, learning and the exchange of ideas. We assist those with interests in the humanities, arts, and sciences in order to promote a deeper understanding and wider appreciation of Tibetan culture and its contribution to the world's cultural heritage. If you wish to find out more about Latse, please visit www.latse.org Overview and description Latse aims to document the experience of modern Tibet and present a picture of the richness of Tibetan culture today. Our comprehensive collection is uniquely dedicated to illustrating the arts and culture of contemporary Tibet, with a special focus on Tibetans in the People's Republic of China. It complements the work of other institutions that support a high level of scholarship in philosophy, religion, pre-modern history, and linguistics. Through collaboration with other institutions, development and sharing of electronic resources and a variety of public events, Latse broadens access to materials and opportunities for exchange. We serve a diverse audience ranging from the interested public, children and families to scholars, researchers, artists, and thinkers worldwide.

126. Interview With Jigme Topgyal, Preserver Of Tibetan Culture Globalization from the perspective of a Tibetan refugee. http://www.globalenvision.org/library/8/138/6/

Articles Book Reviews Global Economy Microenterprise ... Donate Global Envision takes the global free market system as a starting point for reducing world poverty. Providing the poor with opportunities to improve their own lives is the catalyst for creating a more fair, hopeful, and stable future. We support economic development and responsible free markets as the most reliable and sustainable strategies for global poverty alleviation. Mercy Corps Links Submit Site Map Search Our Site Interviews Back More experts Interview with Jigme Topgyal, Preserver of Tibetan Culture Globalization from the perspective of a Tibetan refugee. Jigme Topgyal is the co-founder of the NW Tibetan Cultural Association and is in the process of building a world peace center and a four-year Tibetan college in Portland, Oregon. His goal is to teach the younger generation about Tibetan culture, as culture is the heart and soul of a people, and if you lose that, you have lost everything. When I was twelve years old, I became a refugee. I left because of the Chinese occupation of my country, Tibet. I have seen a lot of things: many of my friends were killed right next to me. I believe that you have to do something good with your life because that is the point of living—you try to do something, whatever you can for another human being. Globalization Globalization has a good side and a bad side. The bad side is that the world cannot live with the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. Globalization has a side effect in the short term— it may hurt a small country by affecting the traditions of this country. For instance, Tibetans live out in the country with their own farms and animals. Due to global competition, these communities are sometimes adversely affected and the countryside has economic problems because of inflation. Often people from these rural areas can no longer work on farms, so they go to cities, and if they can’t get jobs, their families are destroyed.

127. Cultural Contribution For the past thirteen years, the Pavilion of Tibetan culture has Monthly lecture on Tibetan culture. 2000 Light Mandala held each 31 December. http://www.auroville.org/thecity/tibet_pavilion/cultural_contribution.htm

Home The City International Zone Pavilion of Tibetan culture Cultural contribution Pavilion of Tibetan Culture Cultural contribution Past Cultural Events For the past thirteen years, the Pavilion of Tibetan Culture has contributed to the cultural life of Auroville in organising regular activities such as: A Tibet Week, 1987, A Tibetan Medicine Week,1989 Performances by the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Dharamsala, 1990 A Yamantaka Sand Mandala by the monks of the Lower Tantric College, 1992 Butter sculptures by the monks of the Lower Tantric College, 1993 "Sounds of Tibet" by the monks of Ganden Shartse, 1994 Two "Workshop for a Sustainable Future of Tibet", 1993 & 1994 One Workshop on "Entrepreneurship and Creativity", 1998 One Workshop on Agro-forestry, 1999 Visit of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), the Dance and Opera troop of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, 2000 Course in Tibetan Yantra Yoga by a disciple of Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche,2004

128. Newsletter Of The Tibetan Pavilion See also Pavilian of Tibetan culture in The City section Pavilion of Tibetan culture Auroville 605101 TN India Tel 91 413 2622172 (o) 2622136 (r) http://www.auroville.org/journals&media/tibetan_pavilion/Newsletter.html

Home Journals Pavilion of Tibetan Culture Newsletter See also: Pavilian of Tibetan Culture in The City section Past issues January 2003 April 2002 October 2001 April 2001 ... November 1999 Pavilion of Tibetan Culture Auroville Patron: His Holiness the Dalai Lama Newsletter May 2004 Dear Friends We would like to give you some news about the construction and the activities of the Pavilion of Tibetan Culture in Auroville First, we would like to express our gratitude to the Central Tibetan Administration for the timely assistance of Rs 1,000,000 (Rupees one million) received in May 2003, in particular our gratitude goes to Ven. Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, the Tibetan Prime Minister of the Tibetan Government in Exile. We also take this opportunity to convey our thanks to our Himalaya friends in Italy for their constant support. With these funds we have been able to complete: The four guest rooms which are now fully functional.

129. The Buddhist Channel | Arts & Culture | At A Gallery In Lhasa, Tibet Joins Art W The Buddhist Channel (BC) is a global news platform that provides nonsectarian news and features on Buddhism. The BC is the world s final word on Buddha http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=00000000005,00000000250,0,0,1,0

130. Academy Of Tibetan Culture The Academy of Tibetan culture is another aspect of Norbulingka s efforts to promote and preserve Tibetan culture. Students are carefully selected following http://www.norbulingka.org/site/culture/culture.htm

Academy of Tibetan Culture The Academy of Tibetan Culture is another aspect of Norbulingka's efforts to promote and preserve Tibetan culture. Students are carefully selected following three days of exams and can then study for three years and receive a BA equivalent or for six years to gain an MA equivalent. The main focus of the course is the Tibetan subjects; Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan poetry, history, literature and medicine. However the Academy students also study English through which they are taught world history, English language and literature and environmental studies. Staff and students of the Academy The aim of the Academy is to provide capable young Tibetans with the opportunity to develop a sound knowledge of their cultural heritage and the ability to place it in a global context through a greater understanding of the rest of the world. The Academy is striving to introduce new concepts to Tibetan education, with more emphasis on research and individual student projects. Outside speakers are invited to talk to the students on subjects ranging from Buddhism in the West to the plight of Burmese refugees in Thailand and the work of the UN High Commission for Human Rights. Graduates of this programme will be qualified to serve as Tibet's teachers, writers and administrators in the future.

131. UW Press: Search Books In Print In Search of Tibetan culture 5. culture As a Way of Life 6. Tibetan culture on the Margins Destruction or Reconstruction? Appendixes http://www.washington.edu/uwpress/search/books/KOLONC.html

@import "/uwpress/uwpress.css"; Search Directories Reference Tools UW Home ... Book Search Book Search On the Margins of Tibet Cultural Survival on the Sino-Tibetan Frontier Ashild Kolas and Monika P. Thowsen The state of Tibetan culture within contemporary China is a highly politicized topic on which reliable information is rare. But what is Tibetan culture and how should it be developed or preserved? The Chinese authorities and the Tibetans in exile present conflicting views on almost every aspect of Tibetan cultural life. Ashild Kolas and Monika Thowsen have gathered an astounding array of data to quantify Tibetan cultural activities - involving Tibetan language, literature, visual arts, museums, performing arts, festivals, and religion. Their study is based on fieldwork and interviews conducted in the ethnic Tibetan areas surrounding the Tibetan Autonomous Region - parts of the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Gansu, Yunnan, and Qinghai. Aware of the ambiguous nature of information collected in restricted circumstances, they make every effort to present a complete and unbiased picture of Tibetan communities living on China's western frontiers. Kolas and Thowsen investigate the present conditions of Tibetan cultural life and cultural expression, providing a wealth of detailed information on topics such as the number of restored monasteries and nunneries and the number of monks, nuns, and tulkus (reincarnated lamas) affiliated with them; sources of funding for monastic reconstruction and financial support of clerics; types of religious ceremonies being practiced; the content of monastic and secular education; school attendance; educational curriculum and funding; the role of language in Tibetan schools; and Tibetan news and cultural media.

132. Tibetan Culture Week Marked By HK Media July 16 Hong Kong media are marking the start of China Tibetan culture Week, ·China Tibetan culture Week to be held in HK (2005-07-06) http://www.chinanews.cn/news/2005/2005-07-16/7839.shtml

133. Openflows | Tibetan Culture Website Closed, Editor-in-chief Disappeared Chinese authorities closing down of Tibetan culture website www.tibetcul.com. According to China Information Center on 30 March 2005, Tibetan culture, http://openflows.org/article.pl?sid=05/04/01/1721210&mode=thread&tid=31

134. Aspects Of Tibetan Culture - The Gold Scales Aspects of Tibetan culture. In Buddhist Symbols in Tibetan culture, Dagyab Rinpoche, a Tibetan lama, explains the source and meaning of nine groups of http://oaks.nvg.org/eg2ra14.html

Aspects of Tibetan Culture There is much good that comes from Tibet. I searched and put on-line this briefing with the master student Tsering Yangchen in 2000 during some days or weeks before she went back to India after majoring at the University in Trondheim. - T. Kinnes Contents The Potala Palace Old knot Wonderful carpets Flag of Tibet, its emblemology ... Tibetan art Supporting "well medleys" are presupposed throughout: About Tibetan Heritage Age-old culture and nature formed it historically, but more too. It encompasses such as teachings, (canon), arts and industry stemming from it, language, breeds of animals, medicine, herbs, clothing, food favourites and food specialities, statistical data, architecture, landscaping, customs, ritual and a banking system. The Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet The Potala in Lhasa, Tibet (click for another view) THE PALACE is in the northwestern corner of the old Lhasa capital and has a wonderful view of the Lhasa River valley. It was first built in the 600s AD by a king for his princess bride, and was expanded during the 1600s. The building is a mixture of Han and Tibetan styles. The 13-story palace stands on top of a cliff in 3.700 meters altitude and is the largest example of ancient architecture still in Tibet. The building complex has 1000 chambers. The sumptuously decorated palace was for 400 years the winter home of the Dalai Lamas. The Chinese government has earmarked money to renovate the palace.

135. Readers' Comments - Www.phayul.com Readers Comments on Tibetan monks share their art and culture with area residents . Athens received a rare global treat last week when the North American http://www.phayul.com/news/discuss/view.aspx?id=10273

136. SCBS Lectures On Tibetan Culture 02-03 200203. Stanford Center for Buddhist Studies Lectures on Tibetan culture. with MONDAY, MARCH 17. Tibetan Music and culture . With a performance of http://www.stanford.edu/group/scbs/Calendar/calendar2002-03/tibetan_culture.html

137. Ithaca Times - Front Page - 04/09/2003 - Cornell Honors Tibetan Culture With Ser Cornell honors Tibetan culture with series of events but they got interested in Tibetan culture and teamed up with the Tibetan community to create this http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=7654388&BRD=1395&PAG=461&dept_id=21662

138. Shoton Festival Revealing The Essence Of Tibetan Culture Shoton Festival revealing the essence of Tibetan culture Sera Monastery on the outskirt of Lhasa, revealing the essence of traditional Tibetan culture. http://en.ce.cn/National/Local/200508/06/t20050806_4359606.shtml

Find Suppliers Alibaba Directory Trade Leads Company Directory Product Directory China Products Gold Suppliers Hot Products Hot Buys New Products Search by Country Trade Shows Chinese(GB) Chinese(BIG5) Deutsch Home ... Insight National / Local Email this Article Print this Article Shoton Festival revealing the essence of Tibetan culture Last Updated(Beijing Time):2005-08-06 09:26 Photo shows the Buddhist Tangka at Lhasa Sera Monastery. In the morning on August 4, 2005, the annual Shoton Festival, or the Yogurt Festival, opened at Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery on the outskirt of Lhasa, revealing the essence of traditional Tibetan culture. Shoton Festival, meaning having yogurt in Tibetan language, is one traditional religious festival with long history in Tibet. Its origin can be traced back to over 300 years ago. Thousands of Buddhist believers and visitors from home and aboard gathered in Lhasa Drepung Monastery and appreciated the Buddhist Tangka. Thousands of Buddhist believers and visitors from home and aboard gathered in Lhasa Drepung Monastery and appreciated the Buddhist Tangka. Source:People's Daily Related articles About us Feedback Contact

139. Dalai Lama Thanks India For Preserving Tibetan Culture | Friends Of Tibet (INDIA I believe that Tibetan spirituality and its unique cultural heritage is based on compassion and peace and therefore we can say that Tibetan culture is the http://www.friendsoftibet.org/databank/indiageneral/indiag17.html

Dalai Lama Thanks India For Preserving Tibetan Culture Mumbai: 'We regard India as a guru and consider ourselved disciples of India,' Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama said on Sunday. He was speaking at the inauguration of the 'Festival of Tibet' at the Birla Matushri Hall. The six-day festival, which begins on Monday, has been organised by the Friends of Tibet (INDIA) and Tibetan Youth Congress. The Dalai Lama was introduced to a packed audience by industrialist Mukesh Ambani who described him as the 'epitome of peace and goodwill among all nations' and 'a messenger of Lord Buddha's message of peace'. The Dalai Lama, however, said he was just a practitioner of the Buddha's dharma and was like any other human being. 'I am not special,' he said, adding it was very important to realise that all human beings have the same potential. 'It is very important to utilise your good potential and you will be a happy person.' The festival, which aims at showcasing the unique and endangered culture of Tibet, was given a personal touch by the Dalai Lama who spoke at length about the great bond between India and Tibet. The spiritual leader noted that in the past few years, intentionally or otherwise, though a cultural genocide was taking place, the Indian government and the country's citizens had helped preserve the culture of his land. The festival, through its various exhibitions and film screenings, will highlight the intermingling and shared evolution of Indian and Tibetan cultures. 'There are many poems in Tibetan, that mention things of Indian origin like the Ganges,' the Dalai Lama observed, adding, in a lighter vein, that no one mention the Great Wall of China.

140. Tibetan Religious And Cultural Centers & Foundations Jewel Heart Tibetan Cultural and Buddhist Centers (Various, Tibetan Cultural and Community Service Center of Southern California (TCCSC) (Gardena, http://home.it.net.au/~murrayk/tib-centers.html

The World-Wide Web Virtual Library Alphabetical Category Subtree WWW VL database Tibetan Religious and Cultural Centers Edited by Murray Kessell ( Est. 9th January 1995. Last updated: 1 June 2004. This document is a part of the Tibetan Studies WWW Virtual Library The purpose of this document is to provide a central access point to online resources dealing with Tibetan religious and cultural Centers, Groups, Foundations and Institutes. This page is regularly updated. It is optimised for the transmission speed, not for the fancy looks. The current month's additions are marked Please mail if you know of relevant networked resource not in this page. Conversely, please notify maintainers of this document if you feel that any of the URLs listed on this page is no longer good enough to be registered here. Tibetan Studies - Religious Centers, Groups, Foundations, Institutes Amitabha Buddhist Centre (Singapore) FPMT Member [Amitabha Buddhist Centre is a centre for the study and practice of Mahayana Buddhism from the Tibetan Vajrayana Tradition. Our aim is to provide a friendly and conducive environment for people to contact, learn and put into practice the teachings of the Buddha. We also seek to serve the wider community though spiritual, education and social welfare projects.] Buddhist International Alliance (Australia, Southeast Asia and Canada)

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