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March 10 – London Commemorates Tibet’s National Uprising, Renewing the Call for Freedom

26 February 2026 | GATPM: On 10 March 1959, thousands of Tibetans in Lhasa, Tibet’s capital, rose up to defend their freedom, faith, culture, and national identity in the face of invading Chinese Communist forces. What began as a...

From Lhasa to Exile: The Life and Legacy of Ngari Rinpoche (1946–2026)

Tsering Passang | London | 19 February 2026 The Tibetan world stands in solemn reflection following the passing of Tendzin Choegyal, the 16th Ngari Rinpoche, who died on 17 February 2026 at his residence, Kashmir Cottage, in Dharamsala, northern...

Losar 2153: A Renewed Call for Justice and Solidarity with Tibet and the Persecuted

Tibetan Losar Greetings from Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) Dear Friends, Supporters, Allies, and Partners, As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse – 2153 on 18th February 2026, I extend my warmest Losar Tashi...

Tibetan Democracy in Exile at a Defining Moment: Mandate, Responsibility, and Renewal

Tsering Passang | Tibet Post International On 1 February 2026, I cast my vote in London to elect the Sikyong and Chithues of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), our government-in-exile based in India. It was a simple act on...

13 February 1913: When Tibet Declared Its Independence

Revisiting Tibet’s Status Before Communist China’s 1950 Invasion Tsering Passang | 12 February 2026 Long before the People’s Republic of China (PRC) asserted control over Tibet, the Tibetan people exercised self-rule and formally affirmed their independence. On 13 February...

Truth, Transparency, and the Anatomy of a Smear: Setting the Record Straight on His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the “Epstein Files”

11 February 2026 | Tsering Passang In an era defined by information abundance – and distortion – clarity is both a moral necessity and a civic responsibility. Recent attempts to associate His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama with Jeffrey...

When Compassion Is Recognised, Intimidation Fails: A GATPM Statement on the Grammy Award to The Dalai Lama of Tibet

GATPM | 3rd February 2026 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities warmly welcomes the Grammy Award for Best Audiobook, Narration and Storytelling bestowed upon His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for “Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness...

Democracy in Exile: Voting for Tibet’s Future

Tsering Passang | 1st February 2026 Today, I cast my vote in London to elect the Sikyong and Chithues of Tibet’s government-in-exile — the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) based in India. It was a simple act on the surface,...

Britain Can Engage China – But Not at the Expense of Human Rights

Tsering Passang | 27 January 2026 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China announced this week that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit China from 28 to 31 January, at the invitation of Premier...

India’s Republic Day: A Message of Gratitude and Hope from GATPM

GATPM, London | 26 January 2026 On the proud occasion of India’s 77th Republic Day, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of India. This significant day celebrates India’s steadfast commitment to democracy, constitutional values, and...

GATPM Urges UK to Confront Beijing as Hong Kong Democrats Remain Jailed

GATPM, London | 22 January 2026 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) unequivocally condemns today’s decision at the West Kowloon Courts, which once again lays bare the systematic destruction of Hong Kong’s freedoms under the National...

[A GATPM Statement] Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities Voices Serious Concern Following UK Government Approval of China’s Controversial...

GATPM | London | 20 January 2026 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) expresses its profound disappointment and serious concern at the UK Government’s decision to grant planning consent for the People’s Republic of China’s proposed...

International Law is Universal, Not Selective: Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities Responds to CCP People’s Daily “Zhong Sheng” Commenta...

GATPM, London | 8th January 2026 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities has taken note of the CCP-funded People’s Daily commentary published on 7th January 2026 under the byline Zhong Sheng, which asserts that “No single country...

Bridge the Gap. Stand Together. Stop China’s Mega-Embassy – Join Us on 17 January

(From Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities, Part of the Bridge the Gap – Stop the Mega-Embassy Campaign) Dear Friends, Bridge the Gap. Stand Together. Stop the Mega-Embassy. We are writing to urgently call on you to join...

Remembering Riga Wangyal (1946–2025): A Life of Compassion, Service, and Quiet Strength

By Tsering Passang Remembering Riga Wangyal On Sunday, 28 December 2025, I joined more than one hundred members of the Tibetan Community in Britain, along with Riga Wangyal’s family, friends, and well-wishers, at the Rigpa Buddhist Meditation Centre in...

A Song That Crosses Borders: Tibetan Music, Memory, and a Century of Connection

Legendary Tibetan singer Tsering Gyurmey recently brought his music to the UK, captivating audiences with songs that carry the heart and memory of Tibet across generations. From the Himalayas to London, his performance celebrated not only artistry but a...

Global Rights Groups Urge US Action Following Jimmy Lai Verdict before Time Runs Out

WASHINGTON, D.C., (Dec. 29, 2025) — The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation (CFHK Foundation) on Monday released two open letters, signed by more than 50 U.S. and international organizations, urging President Donald Trump and key Congressional leaders to take immediate, concrete action...

When Advocacy Slips into Inaccuracy: A Call for Reflection and Correction

Tsering Passang | 26 December 2025 In this article, Tsering Passang critically examines how historically inaccurate public statements by an elected Tibetan leader risk weakening the credibility, coherence, and moral authority of the Tibetan cause, underscoring the responsibility of...

Season’s greetings from Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM)

Dear Friends and Supporters, As the year draws to a close, we wish to express our sincere appreciation for your continued solidarity, encouragement, and support over the past year. In a rapidly shifting global environment – where human rights...

GATPM Welcomes EU’s Clear Human Rights Stand, Calls for Concrete Action in 2026

GATPM, London | 23 December 2025 The Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) strongly welcomes the Statement of the European Union Delegation to China on International Human Rights Day 2025, issued on 10 December in Beijing, as...

UK Compassionate Concert 2025: An Evening with Legendary Tibetan Singer Tsering Gyurmey

By Tsering Passang 27 December 2025 | United Kingdom Organised by the Tibetan Community in Britain The Tibetan Community in Britain is honoured to present the UK Compassionate Concert 2025, an evening of music, memory, and meaning featuring the...

Mass Arrests, Torture Allegations and Communications Blackout Follow Tibetan Protest Against Gold Mining in Eastern Tibet

GATPM, London | 16 December 2025 The Tibet Policy Institute (TPI), under the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to draw urgent attention to a...

Ganden Ngamchö Celebrated at Drepung Monastery as His Holiness the Dalai Lama is Honoured

London | 15 December 2025 Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, south India, witnessed a deeply auspicious and historic observance of Ganden Ngamchö yesterday as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama presided over the annual ceremony commemorating the parinirvana of Jé...

A Voice of Courage and Compassion: Anastasia Lin Highlights North America Rally for Tibet

Tsering Passang / 12 December 2025 On Human Rights Day, the North America Rally for Tibet brought hundreds of supporters to the heart of the international stage – the United Nations Plaza – culminating in a daylong show of...

From Free Tibet to London: The Uncompromising Life of Riga Wangyal

Riga Wangyal (2 January 1946 – 10 December 2025) Tsering Passang | 12 December 2025 The Tibetan Community in Britain is mourning the loss of Mrs. Riga Wangyal la, a much-loved elder whose steady presence, conviction, and quiet strength...

Tim Boyle’s Flat-Earth Challenge Creates an Unexpected Opportunity to Amplify Tibet’s Untold Story

Inspired by Brainy Monkey’s reporting on Columbia Sportswear’s bold new “flat Earth” challenge, Tsering Passang explores how Tim Boyle’s headline-grabbing dare offers an unexpected opportunity to shine a brighter light on Tibet. What begins as a playful marketing stunt...

Nobel Peace Prize Day – A Personal Reflection by Dr. Tsewang Ngodup*

In this reflective and deeply personal essay, Dr. Tsewang Ngodup explores the significance of Nobel Peace Prize Day through the lens of Tibet’s ongoing struggle and the universal quest for human dignity. Drawing on historical context, contemporary developments and...

[Book Review] The Robe and the Sword: How Buddhist Extremism Is Shaping Modern Asia by Sonia Faleiro

A Book Review Submitted by an Anonymous Contributor to Tsamtruk.com. Two Buddhisms: How Faleiro’s New Book Separates Aggressors from the Oppressed In the collective imagination of the West, Buddhism is frequently reduced to a monolith of serenity – a...

Milarepa (2025): Beautiful, Confusing, and Sometimes Just Baffling

A reflective Tibetan perspective on Louis Nero’s reimagining of Milarepa — a visually beautiful yet culturally unsettling film that blends creativity with controversy. By Tsering Passang Louis Nero’s Milarepa (2025) arrives as an ambitious, visually striking reimagining of one...

A FUTURE SHAPED BY COMPASSION – Reflections on “The Dalai Lama and the Future of Tibet: A Vision for Compassion and Resilience”

By GATPM | 20 November 2025 Hosted by The Buddhist Society in partnership with the Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM) An Evening of Insight, Reflection, and Resolve More than 100 participants joined – both in person...