In 1949, China invaded and absorbed the country of Tibet into their own. The people of Tibet have been protesting and fighting for their independence and rights ever since.
This lens has links to historical background, a place to debate what's happening, the latest news and headlines and videos of the recent protests.
Table of Contents
- News About Tibet
- Should Tibet Be "Free?"
- Tibetan Link List
- Books by His Holiness The Dalai Lama
- Some Background About Tibet
- See the Conflict and Controversy
- Blogs about Tibet
- Where in the world is Tibet? - map
- About Tibetan Buddhism
- Buddhist Art and Artifacts
- The Government of Tibet in Exile
- Is there anything you'd like to say about Tibet and their struggle for cultural independence?
News About Tibet
breaking stories and headlines
Buddha on a Thanka Painting, Tibet
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Let's hear your opinion, and why!
In 1949, Chinese military forces went into the country of Tibet and seized control. Their argument was that they felt Tibet was part of China and should be more unified. Tibetans feel that they have a unique culture and their personal and spiritual beliefs and freedoms are being destroyed. What do you think?
Do you support the independence of Tibet?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYes, they are a unique culture and country which China is destroying!
Luz Ramirez says:
Yes, no country has a right to invade another country, let alone kill, torture, persecute the people, destroy their culture, prohibit their religion, plunder their resources, pollute their environment, cause general terror AND pretend the invaded country is theirs. Tibet must be free!
Posted June 17, 2009
No, they are just a part of China and should stay that way.
Tibetan Link List
- Tibet Online
- Why is there an outcry about Tibet? Why is a nation larger than Western Europe held captive and tortured by a foreign power, while the world's leaders stand by or deny responsibility for doing business with the oppressor? Why is Tibet's situation important right now?
The pages on this site tell how Tibet has come to the most perilous moment in its 3,000 year existence. It is a common theme of history; many ancient and peaceful indigenous civilizations have been assaulted by military powers in search of land and booty. Tibet, an independent nation until the Chinese invasion, is now faced with extinction. But it is not yet too late. - International Campaign for Tibet: Home
- At ICT, we fundamentally believe that there must be a political solution based on direct dialogue between the Dalai Lama and his representatives and the People's Republic of China. Just as leaders from virtually all the protracted struggles on this planet have met to talk about their differences, so too the Chinese leaders can meet with the Dalai Lama. Without a negotiated solution for Tibet, China will never legitimize its role there. Moreover, to ensure peace and stability in the region, Tibetans must feel that their rights as a people have been acknowledged and understood.
- Free Tibet Campaign - Chinese occupation of Tibet | Tibetans' human rights
- Free Tibet Campaign stands for the Tibetans' right to determine their own future. It campaigns for an end to China's occupation of Tibet and for the Tibetans' fundamental human rights to be respected. Founded in 1987, Free Tibet Campaign generates active support by educating people about the situation in Tibet. It is independent of all governments and is funded by its members and supporters.
- The Official Website of the Central Tibetan Administration
- The Tibetan people, both in and outside Tibet, look to the CTA as their sole and legitimate representative. This and the CTA%uF792s commitment to truth, non-violence and genuine democracy as its inviolable principles means that it is now being recognized increasingly by parliaments and general public around the world as the legitimate and true representative of the Tibetan people.
Books by His Holiness The Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama
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The Dalai Lama is head of the Tibetan government in exile and the spiritual leader of Tibet. He fled for his life from Tibet following an uprising against China in 1959 and is headquartered in Dharamshala, India.
10 Questions for the Dalai Lama
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How to See Yourself As You Really Are
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Some Background About Tibet
Tibet (, ; ) is a plateau region in Asia, north of the Himalayas. It is home to the indigenous Tibetan people, and to some other ethnic groups such as Monpas and Lhobas. Tibet is the highest region on earth, with an average elevation of 4,900 metres (16,000 ft). It is sometimes referred to as the roof of the world.e.g.Dieter Glogowski: Tibet, Escape from the Roof of the Worldor Hopkirk 1983or Tibet. Tourism Watch Alec le Sueurs:Running a Hotel on the Roof of the World - Five years in Tibet or Spiegel OnlineTibet by Rail. By train on the roof of the world.
During Tibet's history, it has been an independent countryBeckwith 1987, pp. 11-36, divided into different countries, and a part of China each for a certain amount of time. Tibet was first unified under King SongtsÃĪn Gampo in the seve...
See the Conflict and Controversy
videos about the Tibetan situation
Blogs about Tibet
independent reports and opinions
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About Tibetan Buddhism
- Tibetan Buddhism
- Tibetan Buddhism derives from the confluence of Buddhism and yoga which started to arrive in Tibet from India briefly around the late eighth century and then more steadily from the thirteenth century onwards.
- Tibetan Buddhism
- Four Schools Of Tibetan Buddhism
- Karma Triyana Dharmachakra
- THE TIBETAN BUDDHIST TRADITION is especially rich because the teachings of the Buddha were preserved in their entirety and elaborated upon over the centuries by meditators who took the teachings to heart and brought them to full fruition in their own mind streams.
- Tibetan Buddhist Resource Center
- TBRC is comprised of a Board of Directors, a professional and volunteer staff and a group of scholarly advisors and collaborators.
- Tibetan Buddhist Society
- The Tibetan Buddhist Society continues the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in the West. With centres in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane, the Society holds a variety of classes including instruction on how to meditate, Buddhist philosophy and advanced Vajrayana practices.
Buddhist Art and Artifacts
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Is there anything you'd like to say about Tibet and their struggle for cultural independence?
lisadh wrote...
Great lens. I am not hopeful that Tibet will ever be free again, but I pray that someday China may come to its senses.
Posted September 30, 2008
Frankster wrote...
Excellent lens. Thanks for putting it out there. China's treatment of Tibet was and is horrible. As I mentioned in my answer to the debate, China should be boycotted for Tibet and also for their crimes against animals. I just created Boycott China For Crimes Against Animals to expose even more of China's offenses. I hope you take a moment to check it out. I gave you 5 stars and made a favorite and joined your fan club.
Bear hugs, Frankie
Posted June 23, 2008
RinchenChodron wrote...
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Posted June 06, 2008
Arora wrote...
Very Good lens! I hope China leaves Tibet and grants Independence to it! That will be a great day!
Posted April 11, 2008
RinchenChodron wrote...
I also have a blog about Tibet, please check it out
now. Another resource is my lens on the
Olympic Controversy. Well done 5/5
Posted April 10, 2008
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