Rather than repeat them here, you should view her post.

Sources indicate that hundreds may be dead and a thousand or more detained or jailed.

The Dalai Lama has (again) indicated he will resign his post as head of the Tibetan government in exile if violence continues. (This being in conflict with his wish for a continued nonviolent approach to Tibetan self-determination.) His Holiness has already stated that he considers himself to be “semi-retired” in that most of his responsibilities in terms of secular government have already been turned over to elected representatives. So such a move would be consistent with his professed plan to retire*. The question is whether it would improve the situation in Tibet.

*Retirement would, of course, only be from secular government, allowing His Holiness to pursue a life dedicated to study, meditation, and teaching.

BBC (use their search box to look up Tibet) <- This is the broadest coverage currently available. Also see specific BBC reports and videos below.

New York Times (use their search box to look up Tibet)

CNN (use their search box to look up Tibet video)

You know it’s important if China has blocked YouTube!

Also see Students for a Free Tibet.

And Phayul.com

BBC has a page that includes links to a number of interviews (with video) with The Dalai Lama.

Specific BBC items (video):

• BBC video Unrest in Tibet spreads
• BBC video Exclusive Interview with the Dalai Lama
• BBC video Chinese troops patrol the city of Lhasa
• BBC video Chinese footage…

Elie Wiesel at the Davos economic summit 2008. Full article from CNN “Davos elite leaves, fearing dark days”

Wiesel, drew loud applause at the closing debate by also calling for Beijing to ease restrictions in Tibet, a demand that appeared to embarrass China Mobile boss Wang Jianzhou, another of the co-chairs at Davos.

“I would like China to open its doors to the Dalai Lama, so I can accompany him to Tibet,” Wiesel said.

If you’re interested in more on Davos, there are lots of sources, but you can easily check CNN’s Davos coverage.

- by Thomas Laird

TIME magazine (in partnership with CNN, online)

“Since 2002, a little-known academic ritual has taken place each year at Harvard University. Academics of every stripe, from historians to constitutional lawyers, gather to discuss Tibet’s past, present and future. Uniquely, these intellectual debates have brought together Chinese and exiled Tibetan scholars. In the real world, the simplest facts about Tibet are so divisive that dialogue is impossible. Chinese speak of the 1950 peaceful liberation of the Chinese province of Tibet, and of its subsequent modernization; Tibetans speak of the invasion of an independent nation, and the suppression of its religious and cultural traditions. “

This short online article reviews many recent happenings, including the Dalai Lama’s options on reincarnation, in light of annual discussions that have been going on without much fanfare. Worth reading.

Read this article online…

The clips below are from His Holiness’ travel in Canada a month ago.

Coverage of the Canadian Prime Minister’s meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

CTV NewsNet reports on the visit to Canada.

CBC reports on the Dalai Lama’s arrival and visits with political figures. His Holiness is an honorary citizen of Canada (only the third such), and most definitely welcomed here.

In a November 26th article, Fear of China Makes Japan Snub the Dalai Lama, Catherine Makino expresses the feeling that the Dalai Lama’s visit to Japan was undercovered and that the government gave him the “cold-shoulder” by not receiving him officially during the trip.

“Not one government official met one of the world’s best-known personalities either at the airport or at his prayer sessions and meetings where he confined speeches to spirituality….

“Thanks to the official aloofness, most Japanese were not even aware of the spiritual leader’s presence in their country…

“But there was another reason for the indifference. The Japanese government under Fukuda is strenuously trying to mend relations with China, soured during the tenure of Fukuda’s predecessors Shinzo Abe and, before him, Junichiro Koizumi…”

There weren’t many reports on this visit, and BeliefNet (which is a good source of information) have about the longest report on His Holiness’ visit to the All-Japan Buddhist Conference on the 20th of November.

And I wonder if he’ll have a regular faculty web page.

The professor arrived in Atlanta yesterday to begin a whirlwind round of panels, discussions and lectures.

Though there’s nothing new about teaching for the Dalai Lama. He routinely teaches for between 2 and 5 days, and full days at that – none of this one-hour-class-three-times-a-week stuff for His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It’s an extremely important part of the “lama” role. One to which he is particularly dedicated.

So when he agreed to be a “Presidential Distinguished Professor” at Emory, it was not in the least unusual in terms of what he does from day to day, while still being unique since this is an actual teaching position – not just an honorary appointment.

Spiritual Leaders Call for Understanding, The Washington Post – At Emory University, Dalai Lama Says Tolerance Is ‘Essential’ in Today’s World – By Dorie Turner “ATLANTA, Oct. 21 — The Dalai Lama and other spiritual leaders called Sunday for followers of the world’s religions to work toward understanding each other rather than bickering over differences.

The panel, which included Rajmohan Gandhi, the grandson of Mohandas Gandhi, stressed affection for others, even if they have differing views on faith.

“Today, the world is getting smaller,” the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet said in English. “We really need closer understanding of each other. It’s essential.”

The discussion was part of a weekend of events at Emory University with the Dalai Lama, who has accepted a distinguished professorship at the school. His visit will also include a free public talk at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta on Monday and the first of many lectures to the Emory community. …

Dalai Lama becomes Emory professor – (Dorie Turner, Associated Press) – USAToday “ATLANTA- The Dalai Lama was formally installed as a professor at Emory University on Monday as Tibetan monks wearing large moon-shaped, yellow hats chanted and played cymbals, gongs and horns. The exiled Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader, whose face is recognized around the world, now is the bearer of a faculty ID card. ‘I suspect you will not need to carry this with you for identification, but in any case, we wanted you to know you are welcome,’ student Emily Allen said as she handed him the card, a present from the students….” “As a professor of this university, I think you should listen to me,” the 72-year-old monk and Nobel Peace Prize laureate said with a laugh.” “…As Presidential Distinguished Professor, the Dalai Lama will provide private teaching sessions with students and faculty during Emory’s study-abroad program in Dharamsala, India, and periodiically visit Emory in Atlanta.”

Emory: Dalai Lama, experts discuss depression – Georgia Public Broadcasting News – “Thousands filled Emory University’s gymnasium Saturday to listen as scientists and the Dalai Lama discussed how Buddhist practices can affect depression. The researchers – some of the country’s top experts on depression – said Buddhist meditation can play a big part in treating patients suffering from the debilitating disease. A one-size-fits-all approach does not work with depression because each case is unique, and often nontraditional therapies like meditation training are helpful when used with other treatments, the researchers said….”

The Mind and Life Institute co-sponsored sessions on October 20th on “Mindfulness, Compassion, and the Treatment of Depression”

The event was webcast by ICT, and we hope that the entire video will eventually be available, but it isn’t yet. However, ICT has made available the Dalai Lama’s acceptance speech and photos taken in the Capitol rotunda.

Here’s our own note: Watching the webcast was moving – the very direct words – aimed at the Chinese government – were unexpected and welcome. The medal is given by the Congress (the legislative branch of government, not the executive), yet George W. Bush attended the event and played an important part. Throughout the various introductions ran the theme of His Holiness’ committment to non-violence, but also his own view was echoed – that the native Tibetan population and culture are doomed unless action is taken, and very soon.

Bush Praises Dalai Lama as peace symbol, by Foster Klug (Associated Press, in The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel online) – Klug’s article plus links to a number of AP video segments. This clip, particularly interesting, includes the President’s remarks and the awarding of the medal.

For the Dalai Lama, a medal; for China’s leaders, a message, by Renee Schoof “The Dalai Lama sees a practical side to receiving America’s highest civilian award…an opportunity to once again tell Chinese leaders his ideas for the future of Tibet…”

However, there was one article whose title pretty much expressed what we found. Namely, nothing.

A Hubbub Over a Visit by the Dalai Lama? Not in New York – New York Times – By CLYDE HABERMAN – “The Dalai Lama, Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, has come to this city so often in recent years that his visits now fly under the radar of most New Yorkers. Many were unaware that he was here once again for several days before heading to Washington to receive Congress’ highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal….”

I was introduced to the Waldzell Institute by one of its founders, Dr. Andreas Salcher, this summer. Waldzell has held yearly dialogues at Melk Abbey in Austria, involving thought leaders from around the world. The meetings are small and invitation-only.

This year, the Dalai Lama was a featured guest.

There are photos, and excerpts from talks, available at the Waldzell web site.

While in Austria, the Dalai Lama met with Austrian Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer.

The Dalai Lama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (Pool photo by Markus Schreiber)

Despite censure from Beijing, Merkel meets with Dalai Lama in Berlin, International Herald Tribune Europe – “BERLIN: Defying Chinese criticism and pressure, Chancellor Angela Merkel met the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, on Sunday in Berlin, becoming the first German chancellor to do so, despite warnings from Beijing that it could damage economic contacts….”

Angela Merkel Annoys China by Meeting Dalai Lama, Atlantic Review – Posted by Joerg Wolf – “Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush have invited the Dalai Lama to the White House in 1994 and 2001. German chancellors have avoided upsetting the Chinese. Until now. Angela Merkel hosted a “private meeting” with the Dalai Lama in the chancellory on Sunday, September 23rd….”

Merkel angers China on Dalai Lama, BBC News UK – “Mrs Merkel had been advised against the meeting, reports say German Chancellor Angela Merkel has held historic talks with exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in Berlin despite protests from China. China had criticised the meeting and, shortly beforehand, cancelled talks with the German justice minister. …”

Dalai Lama meets Angela Merkel – The Hindu – Vaiju Naravane “Paris: Chancellor Angela Merkel became the first German head of state to officially receive the Dalai Lama when she held an hour- long meeting with him in Berlin on Wednesday. “