Dharamsala

Kangra Art School preserving miniature paintings

Himachal PradeshDharamshala, Dec. 25 : Kangra Art Museum in Himachal Pradesh is making an endeavour to save the miniature paintings showcasing Kangra art form in a special way.

The single art school of its own kind is being run in the museum for children and youth aged between 14 to 30 years. It is training many youngsters in Kangra Art form and also enabling them for self-employment.

These art students are learning basic techniques of Kangra Art and getting familiar with this extra ordinary centuries old art form and its beautiful color combination and representation techniques.

French Government concerned about Tibet, says Dalai Lama

Dharamshala, Dec 18 : Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has said that the French Government is concerned about the plight of Tibet.

The Dalai Lama told the State Legislators of Himachal Pradesh that during his recent visit abroad he had met important members of the European Unions including President Sarkozy of France. He said that they had expressed "serious concerns about Tibet".

Last month, the Tibetan spiritual leader met the European parliamentarians and also French President Nicolas Sarkozy, sharing his concerns over the situation in Tibet.

Dalai Lama praised India for its developed culture on spreading non-violence and peace focusing India to set them as an example to the world.

Tibetans hold signature campaign on Human Rights Day in Dharamsala

TibetDharamsala, Dec 10 : Tibetans living-in-exile in Dharamsala today held a signature campaign to mark the International Human Rights Day.

The NGOs including the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (RTYC) and Regional Tibetan Women Association (RTWA) held the signature campaign, to draw the attention of United Nation Organisation (UNO) towards their plight.

Sonam, the president of RTYC said that through the signature campaign, they wanted to remind the United Nation about their plight.

Tibetans celebrate 19th anniversary of Dalai Lama''s peace prize

Dalai LamaDharamsala, Dec 10 : Tibetans living-in-exile in Dharamsala today celebrated 19th anniversary of the Dalai Lama receiving the Nobel peace prize in 1989.

Hundreds of Tibetan monks, nuns and students including some foreigners assembled in the main Buddhist premises at McLeodganj to celebrate the occasion.

Prime Minister of Tibetan government-in-exile Samdong Rimpoche also attended the celebrations.

Thubten Samphel, spokesperson of Tibetan government-in-exile said that conferment of the Nobel peace prize on Dalai Lama showed the international support for the cause of Tibetan freedom.

Dalai Lama may appoint a regent

Dalai Lama may appoint a regentTibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is considering appointing a regent to lead the Tibetan movement after his death.

According to a newspaper report, the idea was discussed this week at an unprecedented meeting of 600 Tibetan exiles in Dharamsala.

Dalai Lama is now 73 and has been suffering from ill health. So he intends to ensure a smooth succession after his death.

The most likely candidate for the regency is the 23-year-old Karmapa Lama, the third highest in the Tibetan Buddhist hierarchy, who was born and raised in Tibet but escaped to India in 2000.

Dalai Lama may appoint a regent to succeed him

Dalai LamaDharamsala (Himachal Pradesh), Nov. 24: Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is considering appointing a regent to lead the Tibetan movement after his death until his reincarnation is old enough to take over.

According to The Times, the idea was discussed this week at an unprecedented meeting of 600 Tibetan exiles in Dharamsala, the seat if the exiled Tibetan Government.

It is the latest proposal intended to ensure a smooth succession after the death of the Dalai Lama, who is 73 and has been suffering recently from ill health.

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