The Solidarity actions around the world in the support of present crisis in Tibet.

Date: March 30, 2008

Nepal -
All 86 arrested persons released on the same day at 2020.

Black cloth arm band:

  1. Instructions were given that every Tibetan must tie the band on the given time and that this should not be removed until notice from TSC, Dharamsala.
  2. Around 2000 people came to the congregation center at Baudha. At 0900, everyone present there tied the Black cloth Arm Band preceded by a brief explanation of the symbolism; firstly to mourn the loss of those brave Tibetans who sacrificed their lives in the cause of Tibet. Secondly, as a message of condolence to the families who lost their loved and dear ones. Thirdly to protest against China for their use of brutal force on peaceful Tibetan demonstrators, arrests that are on-going, Independent media black-out, blockage of movement causing extreme difficulties for the Tibetans.
  3. For the benefit of journalists, Nepali and foreigner, the Appeal of His Holiness to the Chinese people dated 28/3/09 was read.
  4. One 1 minute silence was observed for the lives lost in Tibet in general and the present movement in particular and also remembering those brave sons and daughters of Tibet who laid down lives for their country.
  5. The Tibetan National Anthem was sung at the end.

Arrests and Injury:
110 Tibetans, from Boudha and Swoyambu areas, demonstrated in front of the Chinese Visa Section (old Chinese Embassy) were arrested amid beatings with bamboo stick by the Nepal police. Two fainted after receiving beatings from the police but soon regained consciousness. One of them had to be taken to Om Hospital for X-ray. No injuries from the wound. All of the arrestees were herded into police vans and taken to the compound of the Police Hospital in Maharaj Gunj. All 110 were released at 2040. These demonstrators, like all the demonstrations in the last 2 weeks, were not organized by the Nepal Tibetan Solidarity Committee. All were private initiatives.  However members of specially designated Task Forces brought food and water to those who were arrested and ready to provide medical needs if and when such need arise. The NTSC arranged buses and other transportation at the time of arrestees' release, which was often past 9 PM. The UN-OHCHR always responds positively and dispatches Teams at the arrests.

Shabten recital of 29/3/2008: Number of participants = 2000

  1. Dolma Gyeypa 4,58,520
  2. Dolma Dhueypa            4,42,661
  3. Dolma Zung                  2,44,351
  4. Mani                            5,95,80,194
  5. Vajra Guru                   41,23,312
  6. Tamding Zung               7,38,900 

 

Australia -
Australia's candle light vigil


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhej_8qa3R0

 

Palampur -
TCV Suja and TCV Chauntra:

Around two thousand Tibetans comprising of both students and staff members of TCV School Suja and TCV Chauntra assembled at the nearby town Palampur and carried a peaceful procession in the street of Palampur carrying the Tibetan National Flag, Indian National Flag and Dharma Flag along with various banners. The group also included children as youngest as 9 years old to show their support and solidarity for whatever is going on in Tibet. The group finally gathered at the Palampur Mela ground, where a function, which was presided by our honorable ATPD member, Geshe Thupten Phelgey along with our three Indian dignitaries namely Mr. Sunil Manoj, a member of the Indo-Tibetan Friendship and the Secretary of the BJP, Dharamsala, Dr. Shiv Kumar, an ex-MLA and Mr. Sanjeev Sona, the President of the Press Club of Palampur in the full glare of media persons from RFA, Bod Gyalo, Indian Newspapers and etc. The function began with the singing of the National Anthem of both the countries which was followed by sensible speeches by these dignitaries one by one. Finally the function concluded with the recital of the prayer of truth, Dhentsek Monlam. It was a successful event where everyone gave their undivided attention and their full devotion.

Prior to this demonstration, the two schools, on 29th at 5.30 pm onwards, observed a candle light vigil at Zongtsar Institute, Chauntra covering a total distance of 20 kms. The candle light vigil was attended by both the students and staff members of the two schools, including children from age group 5 to 9, making total of two thousands participants. They all recited prayers throughout their long walk. After nearly two hours of walk through the National Highway, all gathered in the prayer hall of Zongtsar Institute where they prayed for the long live of His Holiness and for the brave Tibetan brothers and sisters who have sacrificed their lives for Tibet.

The main objectives of these demonstrations are:

  1. to show our solidarity with our Tibetans brothers and sisters who are sacrificing their precious lives for our Tibetan cause
  2. to stop the ongoing massacre of our Tibetan Political Prisoners
  3. to stop the ongoing arrest of our Tibetan demonstrators in Tibet and for the immediate release of the prisoners
  4. to allow International Red Cross into Tibet to give medical help for the injured Tibetans
  5. to stop restrictions posed on our Tibetan monasteries in Tibet
  6. to have peaceful talk between His Holiness and the China for the tentative and long term benefit for both the countries.

Dalhousie -

From 17 March onwards, Tibetans in Dalhousie have observed candle light vigils with mass prayers on daily basis to mark their solidarity with Tibetans in Tibet and pay homage to all the Tibetans who sacrificed their lives for Tibet. Local shops in Dalhousie have volunteered to close down the stores for 21 days in mourning of all lives lost and the harsh clampdown on Tibetans by the Chinese government.
On March 25, 2008, Mrs. Dolkar Lhamo, Member of Parliament in exile read a press release concerning the serious situation in Tibet and blockage of free media and press to witness the true reality of Tibet. All prayers and candle light vigils are being carried on.

 

Doeguling, Mundgod -
Chronological order of events in Mundgod
  
20th March                Establishment of regional Tibetan Solidarity Committe in Mundgod

21st March to 24th March                Printing the documents and collection of the stamp and banners of the committee

25th March                Held a meeting presided by the advisor cum member the Tibetan Parliament in Exile. During the meeting we established the activities of the committee.

26th March to 1st April       observe hunger strike participate by 25 Tibetans from each settlement on each different day
 
26th March to 25th April                Reciting prayers and mantras by all Tibetans located in camp , monasteries of other settlements

26th March                the advisor chairperson and the executive members purposely visited camp no 1 2 and 9 to introduce about the committee and also to collect donations

27th March                the advisor chairperson and the executive members purposely visited camp no 3 4 and 5 to introduce about the committee and also to collect donations

27th March                25 Rinpoches and Trulkus observed 6 hour long hunger strike in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Bangalore South India

28th March                the advisor chairperson and the executive members purposely visited camp no 8, 6 and 7 to introduce about the committee and also to collect donations
 
29th March 2008                "Introduction of the activities of the committee in the office of the monastic abbot and collection of the donations

29th March                the advisor chairperson of the regional Tibetan Solidarity Committee paid a visit to Mumbai to work in collaboration with the Tibet Support Group

29th March                Made press release in Hubli town

30th March                Introduction of the Regional Solidarity Committee and asking for donations from monks as well as public at Gaden Shartse Monastery and likewise at Gaden Sharjang Monastery.

 

Dharamsala -

1. 30th March 2008: Announcement was made at the regular gathering of people in front of Tsuglakhang that all the Tibetan people should raise the Tibetan national flag on the top of their house and also to strap black arm band to express our solidarity for the ongoing movement and to mourn the death of our brothers and sisters in Tibet.
2. Later the candle light peace procession was also organized from main temple to McLeod bus station.

 

Bylakuppe Delar Settlement

1. 30th March 2008: Fifty monks from Tashi Lhunpo monastery sat for 24 hours hunger strike.

 

Solukhumbu Nepal -

1. Since 14th March 2008:  As per the guidelines of the Tibetan Government the public (monks and laymen) in general is regularly doing prayers including Dolma, Dentsig Monlam, Mani, Benzaguru etc at their respective camp and also offering minimum of 50 butter lamps everyday.
2. 19th March 2008: To correspond with the obstacle day of HH the Dalai Lama, special prayer was also organized where around 70 people gathered. They accumulated 19040 rounds of Dolma.

 

South Zone Tibetan Settlement -

1. 28th March 2008: At around 10 am under the chairmanship of Trulku Ogen Topgyal, MP and Tsering Youdon MP, meeting was convened where all the members of the south zone Tibetan settlement solidarity committee were present. The meeting adopted a draft resolution to set guidelines for the immediate action to be taken at the zonal level.
2. Following are some of the proposed activities:
a) 3rd April 2008: 350 monks will sit for hunger strike at Bangalore which includes 300 from Bylakuppe and 50 from Honsur.
b) 6th April 2008: 500 Tibetan students from Bylakuppe TCV school and Bylakuppe Day school will organize candle light peace procession at Bangalore.
c) 12th April 2008: 500 Tibetan students from Kollegal and Hunsur will organize candle light peace procession at Bangalore.
d) 17th April 2008: 250 people from five different places will sit for hunger strike at Bangalore.
e) 2nd April 2008: Motorcycle rally to be organized from Yapatana to Mysore.
f) 5th April 2008: All shops in Kushanagar will close for an hour to show their solidarity towards ongoing Tibetan movement and later to take out candle light peace procession.
g) 8th April 2008: Peace rally to organize at Markarar.
h) 4th April 2008: Monks of Gyudmey Monastery to offer special prayer.
i) 10th April 2008: Candle light peace procession to take out at Hunsur.
j) 9th April 2008: Candle light peace procession to take out from Kollegal Dhondhenling to Kollegal town.
k) 13th April 2008: Motorcycle rally to be organized from Kollegal to Chamrajnagar.
l) 19th – 20th April 2008: Activities related to Tibetan's day would be organized at Mysore Kalamandir.
m) 14th – 15th April 2008: Tibetan community in Hyderabad will organize peace rally in Hyderabad town.
n) 16th April 2008: Tibetan community in Chenai will organize peace rally in Chenai town.

Mundgod Solidarity Committee

1. 26th March – 1st April 2008: Chain hunger strike has been organized at the main crossing of Camp number 3.
2. Since March 26, all Tibetans including the general public as well as monks in the three main monasteries have been doing prayers.
3. 27th March 2008: 25 Lamas and Trulkus sat for hunger strike and distributed various flyers to people.
4. 3rd April 2008: Candle light peace procession to take out at Mundgod town.
5. 6th April 2008: To organize press conference at Hubli and Darwar.
6. 7th April 2008: Peace rally.