President Obama met with the Dalai Lama on Saturday 16 July and expressed his concerns over human rights issues in Tibet.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Obama and the highest Lama
President Obama met with the Dalai Lama on Saturday 16 July and expressed his concerns over human rights issues in Tibet.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
About Bhod Rangzen...
Hey, Thanks for taking the time to check out Bhod Rangzen.
If you've got this far, it's probably because you've been lucky enough to find a unique and handmade tag. Most of them are made using Yak wool from the Indian Himalayas, so it's origins have travelled far. I hope you like it and tell your friends about it and what it represents.
Bhod Rangzen is Tibetan for 'Independence for Tibet'. It is what many Tibetan people shout during their peaceful demonstrations against the Chinese occupation of their country.
Last year, after several months of travelling around India, I found myself in a small town in the north of the country called McLeod Ganj. Here I met many Tibetan Refugees.
I was aware of the Free Tibet campaign but had no idea what it really stood for. It wasn't long before I began volunteering at a school which taught English to Tibetans and raised funds to help Tibetan people. It was here that I heard their terrifying stories about their escape from their homeland on foot through the Himalayas, and their hopes to one day return.
I felt moved by the kindness and warmth I felt from many of the people I met and was compelled to do 'something' to help.
But it was really hard. For a long time after returning to the UK I felt helpless. It's such a huge and complicated, political mess. But what I did realise is that many people are like me... In the way that they are aware that there is a 'Free Tibet' campaign but don't really know anything about it or how they can help.
So Bhod Rangzen has come about with the help of my very talented friend, Jenny (Who does most of the crocheting) in a bid to help raise awareness and somehow work towards taking a few more small steps to a free Tibet. If this post is the only post you read, then thanks for taking time to get this far. If you would like to know more please go to the links at the end of the page.
Thanks
Anna
If you've got this far, it's probably because you've been lucky enough to find a unique and handmade tag. Most of them are made using Yak wool from the Indian Himalayas, so it's origins have travelled far. I hope you like it and tell your friends about it and what it represents.Bhod Rangzen is Tibetan for 'Independence for Tibet'. It is what many Tibetan people shout during their peaceful demonstrations against the Chinese occupation of their country.
Last year, after several months of travelling around India, I found myself in a small town in the north of the country called McLeod Ganj. Here I met many Tibetan Refugees.
I was aware of the Free Tibet campaign but had no idea what it really stood for. It wasn't long before I began volunteering at a school which taught English to Tibetans and raised funds to help Tibetan people. It was here that I heard their terrifying stories about their escape from their homeland on foot through the Himalayas, and their hopes to one day return.
I felt moved by the kindness and warmth I felt from many of the people I met and was compelled to do 'something' to help.
But it was really hard. For a long time after returning to the UK I felt helpless. It's such a huge and complicated, political mess. But what I did realise is that many people are like me... In the way that they are aware that there is a 'Free Tibet' campaign but don't really know anything about it or how they can help.
So Bhod Rangzen has come about with the help of my very talented friend, Jenny (Who does most of the crocheting) in a bid to help raise awareness and somehow work towards taking a few more small steps to a free Tibet. If this post is the only post you read, then thanks for taking time to get this far. If you would like to know more please go to the links at the end of the page.
Thanks
Anna
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