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Are you aware of the situation in Tibet?
2009 marks the 50th year since His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been in exile together with +/- 138,000 Tibetan exiles. During this time, the Tibetans have made remarkable progress establishing themselves in India with a Tibetan Parliament-in-exile as well as other essential areas, so that their unique culture is not lost because of the Chinese invasion of their country during the 1950s.
Last year highlighted Tibet in many ways because of the Chinese Government’s callous response to peaceful demonstrations in Tibet and throughout the world. The crack-down in Tibet continues unabated.
Therefore, The Tibet Society of South Africa, which has been established for 15 years, will be focusing on creating a general awareness regarding the situation in Tibet. We are happy to come and give a talk based on a PowerPoint presentation if required or to show many of ouor dvd's.
If you can help us broaden our database and reach more people, please email: tibdbn@iafrica.com or contact Sandy Dickson on 031.2014323 (Durban, South Africa).
CURRENT ACTIVITIES
Films Festival
Insights into
the Mind
Sunday 5th July 2009
Five contemporary thought provoking films
Films at Breathing Space
2009 marks the 50th year since His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been in exile and therefore The Tibet Society of South Africa, with the kind co-operation of Breathing Space, and for the first half of the year, we will be focusing on creating a general awareness regarding the situation in Tibet. The following films have been chosen to generate this awareness with the hope that people will become more informed and knowledgeable about the historical and current situation in Tibet.
In this respect we would like to hear from you, especially if you have any contacts at schools / social groups etc who would be interested in knowing more about Tibet so that we can show these dvd's at other venues too. Please contact Sandy on 0312014323 to discuss these options
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LOCAL TSSA NEWS
Well, the good news is, that the Peace Conference has been postponed - unity & focus are very powerful!!!
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ONLINE PETITION
concerns on the baring of the
His Holiness the Dalai Lama from South Africa
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VISITOR COMMENTS
After our long struggle for liberation, South Africa has placed economics above our hard won progressive stand for human rights and plain down right decency toward our fellow human beings.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is an international icon of peace and compassion - objectively it makes no sense at all to ban such a person from any country.
Personally, His Holiness the Dalai Lama is my spiritual leader and I feel very sad that my country has slammed its door closed in the face of someone so precious. I realise, in order not to feel loss and bereavement, that which I call home can no longer be limited to the soil on which I stand but has to expand to the place of my heart.
We should all follow the example of His Holiness and embrace all beings lovingly. I hope the people governing the place where I was born will soon learn from their error, open their hearts and allow their actions to be governed by loving kindness rather than fear.
Anna Varney-Wong
To The Tibetan Society of South Africa
To Secretariat SOCIALIST International
The Editor….What’s New in Plett
The exclusion of HIS HOLINESS The Dalai Lama from entry to SOUTH AFRICA.
What a disgrace to refuse entry formalities to HIS HOLINESS,due to attend an important fundraising event.
Yet support CHINA,and Chinese trade,not withstanding the behavioral profile exhibited in TIBET since 1948 and 1953.
We all know that melamine has found its way into baby food products,in China,plus wicked nuclear waste dumping in Tibet? HIS HOLINESS was granted the NOBEL PEACE PRIZE,and those who follow the Spiritual path,and Buddhism have been deeply insulted by President Motlanthe’s refusal to grant a visa.
Buddhists are peaceful CITIZENS of the world and therefore should enjoy freedom of movement throughout the world.
Charlie and Rachel JACKSON
Managers Oasis Environmental Centre.
HEADLINING NEWS
SA bars Dalai Lama
Mar 22 2009 04:22:59:247PM
South Africa has barred Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama from entering the country to take part in a peace conference
Click here to read moreSouth Africa denies visa to Dalai Lama
DPA | Sunday, 22 March , 2009, 17:32
Johannesburg: South Africa's popular archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu has threatened to boycott a peace conference planned for next week in Johannesburg after the South African government reportedly denied the Dalai Lama a visa, a newspaper said on Sunday.
Click here to read moreSouth Africa bars Dalai Lama from peace meet
Sun Mar 22 14:08:04 UTC 2009
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa has barred Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama from entering the country to take part in a peace conference, media reports and a lobby group said on Sunday.
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The ANC is keeping mum on its funding sources for the election campaign, but party insiders involved in fundraising say its election effort is heavily subsidised by the ruling parties in Libya, Angola, China and India.
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DATE: Sunday, 17 May 2009 TIME: 10h00
STARTING POINT: Gandhi Square (Cnr Rissik St & Fox St Johannesburg)
Tibet Film Festival in celebration
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and
the Tibet Society's 13th Anniversary
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