Ashley Blake

Happy Vesak day!

Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia Marks 10th Vesak Festival Anniversary with Record-Breaking Floating Buddha Statue - Buddhistdoor Global The Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia launched the 2025 Vesak Festival in Surabaya, Java, on 7 May, the 10th anniversary of the event.

BDG news: Young Buddhist Association of Indonesia Marks 10th Vesak Festival Anniversary with Record-Breaking Floating Buddha Statue

🔗 Read here: tinyurl.com/5n8p2uvr

#Buddhism #BuddhistPractice #Vesak #YoungPeople #Surabaya #Java #Indonesia #Buddha #BuddhaStatue #Compassion

How Images of the Dalai Lama Landed a Tibetan Woman in China’s Dragnet The rare account of the woman who escaped from Tibet sheds new light on China’s harsh policies aimed at bringing the region to heel.

Our profile of Nam Kyi, a young Tibetan activist, who spent 3 years in a Chinese prison. Upon release she found herself in a bigger prison, where she constantly monitored. So she escaped to India, joining a dwindling number of Tibetans who have sought refuge there

🎁link: www.wsj.com/world/china/...

LinkedIn post with text: “I am beyond excited to start my summer internship with Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) June - August 2025. This will include working with their communications, events and programs, campaigns, grassroots, and graphic design teams. I’m also eternally grateful for SFT’s HQ in New York for making an exception to their hybrid role to allow me to join virtually as I am based in the UK. This is a cause that is very close to my heart, and SFT continues to make a massive impact through non-violent action across the world. I can’t wait to learn more from (and join) the amazing people who work on this project.”

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Quote from HH The 14th Dalai Lama: “The achievements of Students for a Free Tibet show that nonviolent action does work.”

Beyond excited @sfthq.bsky.social !

CHRD联席执行主任 #苏菲·理查森 表示：“ #中国政府 拒不履行其自愿加入的国际人权条约所规定的基本义务。与此同时，它还 #骚扰、#恐吓 并 #拘押 那些试图与联合国合作的 #人权捍卫者。” nchrd.org/2025/05/chin...

Beijing wooed Belgian socialist to spy on China-hawkish MP: reports Political rival to Samuel Cogolati reportedly approached by Chinese intelligence.

Chinese spies sought to gain information on Samuel Cogolati, a Belgian co-chair of the Greens party and prominent China critic, by attempting to coerce one of his political opponents, local media reported today.

At the U.N., China is deploying a growing army of puppet organizations to monitor and intimidate human rights activists - ICIJ Beijing-backed “GONGOs” have transformed the Palais des Nations into a hostile environment for critics of President Xi Jinping.

Beijing-backed “GONGOs” have transformed the U.N. in Geneva into a hostile environment for critics of President Xi Jinping. Fifteen activists and lawyers described being surveilled or harassed by people suspected to be proxies for the Chinese government. buff.ly/7zUTTIZ

Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025: 'Inspiring' nominees all outside London The winner of the Art Fund prize will be announced this summer at a ceremony in Liverpool.

Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025: 'Inspiring' nominees all outside London

thinking of Tibet Music Scores (Karma Kagyu) today

66% of Americans Don’t Think Trump Should Control Museums The new Reuters/Ipsos poll also shows that 86% of Democrats disagree with the administration’s takeover of cultural institutions.

Amid Trump’s crackdown on federally funded arts and culture organizations, two-thirds of Americans disagree that the president should control national museums and theaters, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Dear His Holiness Panchen Lama,

On your birthday, we think of you & the difficult circumstances you & your family have faced for so long.

Your continued detention is a profound injustice, & we will not stop advocating for your freedom and for the rights of the Tibetan people.

freepanchenlama.org

Today marks the 36th birthday of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, who was kidnapped by Chinese authorities in 1995 after being recognized as the 11th Panchen Lama. He has not been seen since.

Read our full statement: savetibet.org/ict-statemen...

The Panchen Lama turns 36 today—but his whereabouts are still unknown. Gedhun Choekyi Nyima has spent 30 years in Chinese detention for being recognized as the Panchen Lama.

Join us and sign the petition to Sec. Rubio to call on his release: savetibet.org/free-the-panchen-lama

Public health tip of the day! 🦠😷

Over 1.8 billion people rely on water sourced from Tibet’s rivers; China’s dams are putting them in jeopardy.

For #EarthDay 2025, learn about the cost of China’s rampant hydropower dam construction. Read the full report: savetibet.org/chinese-hydr...

China's exploitative gold, lithium, and rare earth mineral mining is a searing modern-day example of extractive colonialism.

3 days after he was recognized by the Dalai Lama, Chinese authorities kidnapped 6-year-old Gedhun Choekyi Nyima and his parents. He has not been seen since.

As we approach the Panchen Lama’s 36th birthday, read our full statement: savetibet.org/ict-statemen...

Tibet’s #glaciers are disappearing at an alarming rate. If emissions are not cut, the Tibetan Plateau can expect to lose more than a THIRD of its glaciers by 2100.

Action needs to be taken; the #Tibetan issue needs to be raised.

Amid Attacks on Trans Rights, Museum Staff Push for All-Gender Restrooms From a toilet "intervention" to signage that upends the traditional gendered silhouette, cultural workers share the labor that goes into developing inclusive facilities.

From art institutions to science centers, museums often cite inclusion and community in their mission statements. But one critical facility is regularly neglected: all-gender restrooms.

Tibet Groups Condemn Cremation of Tulku Hungkar Dorje Demand for an international investigation grows following the death of beloved Tibetan Lama in Vietnam and cremation without family consent

❗Press release❗ Tibet Groups Condemn Cremation of Deceased Tibetan Lama in Vietnam Without Family Consent Following his Death in Custody; Demand International Investigation

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Tibet Groups Condemn Cremation of Deceased Tibetan Lama in Vietnam Without Family Consent Following his Death in Custody; Demand International Investigation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Body Reportedly Cremated Before Inquiry Fueling Suspicions of Chinese Involvement in Arrest and Death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche 21 April 2025 – Global Tibet groups voice...

Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche was cremated without his family’s consent at 1AM on April 20—raising alarm among Tibet groups who say this was done to cover up the truth about his suspicious death in Vietnamese custody. READ & SHARE FULL JOINT STATEMENT:
tibetaction.net/tibet-groups...

🚨 Response from Tibet Groups Demanding International Investigation into Suspicious Death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche.

Full press release at: bit.ly/Cremated-Without-Consent #JusticeForHungkarRinpoche

UK MP refused entry to Hong Kong accuses China of ‘hidden blacklist’ Wera Hobhouse says her apparent presence on secret list of critics of country’s human rights record made her a target * UK politics live – latest updates A Liberal Democrat MP refused entry to Hong Kong to see her young grandson has said her experience should be “a wake-up call for any parliamentarian”, given that it seems to show China holds a secret list of banned politicians. Wera Hobhouse, who was turned back by officials on Thursday, said she was given no explanation as to why this happened, and could only assume that it was because she had spoken out about rights abuses by China. Continue reading...

UK MP refused entry to Hong Kong accuses China of ‘hidden blacklist’

Was a great three days, and beautiful weather for it too ☀️

A press secretary stands at a podium in the White House press room, reading from a document. Behind her, the visible part of the backdrop accidentally reads “WHITE WASHING” due to a cropped background sign. Two laughing emojis are added for humorous effect.

Must be laundry day at the press room. 🧺🫧

#Oopsie

This week marks 90 days until His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday.

Join @compassionrising.bsky.social journey as we celebrate His Holiness and his message of peace and compassion.

⁉️What Happened to Tulku Hungkar Dorje?

Revered Tibetan leader died in suspicious circumstances.
No documents. No answers. No justice.

The time to act is NOW!

🕯️Join global candlelight vigils
🪧 Protest outside embassies
📧 Call for Investigation

#JusticeForHungkarDorje #HoldVietnamAccountable

Tibetan Government-in-exile Denounces Unexplained Death of Prominent Buddhist Leader, Calls for Investigation - Buddhistdoor Global The Central Tibetan Administration held a media briefing on 8 April to address the unexplained death of the senior Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje.

BDG news: Tibetan Government-in-exile Denounces Unexplained Death of Prominent Buddhist Leader, Calls for Investigation

🔗 Read here: tinyurl.com/9knj5h2n

#Buddhism #Tibet #China #Vietnam #Vajrayana #TibetanBuddhism #HumanRights #Crime #TibetanCulture #TulkuHungkarDorje #CTA

UMass Chan cancer biologist explains the cancer risk associated with consuming alcohol Pranoti Mandrekar, PhD, professor of medicine, wrote an article for The Conversation explaining the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.

Even a small amount of #alcohol can increase your #cancer risk. Pranoti Mandrekar, PhD, explains how alcohol can damage the body and why there’s no truly “safe” level of drinking in this article written for The Conversation: direc.to/naNM

@us.theconversation.com @umassmedicine.bsky.social

Joint Statement: Urgent Call for Independent Investigation into Death in Custody of Tibetan Abbot Tulku Rigzin Hungkar Dorje Joint Statement: Urgent Call for Independent Investigation into Death in Custody of Tibetan Abbot Tulku Rigzin Hungkar Dorje

We are deeply alarmed by the sudden death of Tibetan abbot Tulku Rigzin Hungkar Dorje while in custody in Vietnam.

Conflicting reports and withheld evidence raise serious concerns about the cause of death.

We call for an urgent independent investigation now!

tibetaction.net/tulku-rigzin...