MAY 1, 2008
On 31 March 2008, the Communist Party of Cuba released a newly penned essay by 90-year-old Fidel Castro. It was brought to my attention because, ironically, Castro cites my book, Buddha’s Warriors, to serve his ideological treatise. The essay, “Reflections on Tibet/China”, is a lengthy and ambitious work intent on proving that China’s rule over Tibet circumscribes thousands of years. Castro praises China for its “legitimate” presence in Tibet, as well as the communist party’s handling of the current resistance inside Tibet. Here is the excerpt leading up to and including Buddha’s Warriors:
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Reading the pulse of contemporary Nepal through research, exclusive interviews and photography. The Tibetan situation is also explored, as well as Dunham's published works. - Morten Svenningsen's blog
Superlative photojournalist and resident of Kathmandu. Check it ou. - Howard Fass' website The Snow Lion
First-rate sight on current happenings in Tibet, China, Taiwan, Mongolia. - Julie West blog
new blog about Nepali issues focusing on women's issues - Best Bookstore in Kathmandu
VAJRA BOOK SHOP. For Nepalese and Tibetan related works, this store is incomparable. Bidur Dangol, the owner, is a friendly fountain of knowledge. He will lead you to the exact book you were looking for--even if you didn't know it at the time! Located in the heart of Thamel. Shipping is completely reliable. Phone: 422-0562 - Best travel agency in Nepal
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Created to provide education for children in Sikkim who live below the poverty line. - Tibet Will Be Free (the SFT Blog!)
Excellent source for information designed for activists. - Apne Aap: Anti-Sex Trafficking in the Subcontinent
Apne Aap means "self help" in Hindu. Headquartered in Kolkata but with branches in Delhi, Mambai, New York and connected with Maiti Nepal, Apne Aap is a superlatively run organization dedicated to ending sex trafficking of women and children; particularly active in supporting community based initiatives. Ruchira Gupta, President. - Help Tibetans in Golok
Sogan Rinpoche's site. Until this project was created, there was no hope for Goloks in Chinese-occupied Tibet of getting a secondary education. Very worthwhile organization. - Program for Torture Victims
The first of its kind in the US. PTV also provides services to trafficking victims and unaccompanied immigrant children. Dr. Michael Nutkiewicz, Ex. Director. - Best-Written Novel of the Last 10 Years
Site of Tarun Tejpal, the subcontinent's finest writer, author of "The Alchemy of Desire" - www.santamonicaKKSG.org
Karma Kagyu study group located in Santa Monica, CA, but affiliated with Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (Woodstock, NY). The Venerable Bardor Tulku Rinpoche is the organization's spiritual advisor. - Tibetan Buddhism Jewel Heart Tibetan Buddhist Center
Gehlek Rimpoche's home site. With centers in the United States, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Netherlands. - Friends of Maiti Nepal - Welcome
fighting against trafficking of children and women in Nepal's and India's slave sex industry - Tehelka.com
India's premier news/literary weekly. - Tibetan Government in Exile's Official Web Site
Grand Central for all things Tibetan - The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Dedicated to the elimination of sex-slavery worldwide - Pilgrim Bookstore
Located in Kathmandu, reliable shipping and an incredible list of Nepalese, Indian and Tibetan books - Tibet House U.S. Website - www.tibethouse.org
Sharing and preserving Tibet's ancient traditions of art, culture and religion - Students for a Free Tibet: Index
Politically organized throughout the US college and university network - International Campaign for Tibet!
The Tibetan Government-in-Exile's headquarters in Washington DC - Welcome to Padmasambhava Buddhist Center
A Nyingma network of sanghas in America, Puerto Rico, India, and Russia. Ven. Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche
