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Resources

Internet Resources and Ways to Get Involved

  • The Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
    The definitive place for the Dalai Lama’s words, biographical information, and schedule of upcoming events. Stay tuned to what’s happening with the Dalai Lama and get inspired by the work and words of this great man. Use this site to stay informed and support the Dalai Lama’s vision for peace and justice in the world.
  • Tibet Environmental Watch
    Home of the Zone of Peace Movement. Read the latest news and research on Tibetan wildlife and environmental issues. Get involved by staying informed and using the research provided here to educate others about Tibet’s unique and fragile environment.
  • The Central Tibetan Administration
    The latest news and bulletins about the worldwide Tibet movement and the activities of the CTA. Includes historical background about Tibet, its constitution and the governing structure ofthe administration in exile, and the evolving relationship with China.
  • The Government of Tibet in Exile, London and New York
    Two sites officially representing the Office of Tibet in Europe and the Americas. News, updates, opinions, and statements posted to keep the world—and especially the Tibetan community in exile—informed about issues and events related to the situation in Tibet.
  • International Campaign for Tibet (ICT). A source for news and information about the current situation in Tibet and the campaign to engage the Chinese government in meaningful dialogue. ICTis a key advocate for Tibetans around the world, exposing human rights violations and keeping the world focused on Tibet and the Dalai Lama’s work to restore Tibet to the Tibetan people. Become a member, sign petitions, and participate in advocacy efforts through ICT.
  • Tibet House U.S.
    An organization created at the request of the Dalai Lama to preserve and promote Tibetan culture and art. This site features an evolving online gallery of ancient and contemporary Tibetan art, downloadable lectures and teachings by well-known Tibetan teachers, a directory of Tibetan-owned and Tibet-related businesses and organizations around the world, and an online book and gift store. Become a member and take advantage ofthe many resources listed here.
  • Students for a Free Tibet (SFT)
    A rallying place for worldwide grassroots action in support ofTibetan people and Tibetan freedom. SFThas chapters on campuses around the world and supporters both in and out ofthe academic community. Become a member or start a chapter, and participate in the many initiatives described on this informative site.
  • The Tibet Connection
    This radio show (also available as a podcast) features news, interviews notable guests, and shares intriguing stories to help listeners understand the unique experience and legacy of Tibet and to provide a conduit between Tibet and the rest of the world.

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Further Reading

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Ethics for the New Millennium by His Holiness the Dalai Lama My Land and My People: The Original Autobiography of His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet by His Holiness the Dalai Lama The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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The Collected Statements, Articles, and Interviews of His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama by His Holiness the Dalai Lama Kindness, Clarity and Insight by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, translated and edited by Jeffrey Hopkins My Tibet by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, photography and introduction by Galen Rowell
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The Voice That Remembers: A Tibetan Woman’s Inspiring Story of Survival by Ama, Adhe & Joy Blakeslee The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs by Robert Beer Fate of Tibet: When Big Insects Eat Small Insects by Claude Arpi. Also available for download.
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In Exile From the Land of Snows by John F. Avedon Portrait of a Dalai Lama: Life and Times of the Great Thirteenth by Sir Charles Bell Across the Tibetan Plateau: Ecosystems, Wildlife, and Conservation by Robert L. Fleming, Tsering Dorje & Liu Wulin
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The Question of Tibet and the Rule of Law by the International Commission of Jurists The Open Road: The Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama by Pico Iyer Memories of Life in Lhasa under Chinese Rule by Thupten Khétsun
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The Story of Tibet: Conversations with the Dalai Lama by Thomas Laird Tibet Outside the TAR CD-ROM by Steve Marshall Shadow Tibet by Jamyang Norbu
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Cho Yang: The Voice of Tibetan Religion and Culture by the Norbulingka Institute Sorrow Mountain: The Journey of a Tibetan Warrior Nun by Ani Pachen, Adelaide Donnelley, Richard Gere The Unconquerable World: Power, Nonviolence, and the Will of the People by Jonathan Schell
Tibet: A Political History by Tsepon Shakabpa Tibetan Nation: A History of Tibetan Nationalism and Sino-Tibetan Relations by Warren W. Smith, Jr. China’s Tibet: Autonomy or Assimilation by Warren W. Smith Jr.
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Inner Revolution: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Real Happiness by Robert Thurman The Central Philosophy of Tibet: A Study and Translation of Jey Tsong Khapa’s Essence of True Eloquence by Robert A.F. Thurman Essential Tibetan Buddhism by Robert A. F. Thurman
 

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Tibetan Buddhists in the Making of Modern China by Gray Tuttle The Status of Tibet: History, Rights, and Prospects in International Law by Michael C. Van Walt Van Praag  

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