Tibet Month Vancouver Opening Event

A world renowned expert on contemporary Tibet, Tsering Shakya will share his knowledge and insights into the challenges faced by Tibetans, and the rhythms, passions, and motivations that have sustained them for the past five decades. His research and collaborative work with Tibetans from all walks of life has provided him rare windows into the lived experiences, hopes and dreams of Tibetans in Tibet. In this talk he will discuss contemporary contexts and conditions within Tibet, 50 years after the momentous 1959 uprising that led to the Dalai Lama's escape to India, and the exodus of over 80,000 refugees, on foot over the Himalayas.

Dr. Tsering Shakya: Tibet 50 Years On, 1959 to 2009

Date: Monday March 2
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Cafe Kathmandu, 2779 Commercial Dr. (at 12th Ave.), Vancouver

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DALAI LAMA CENTER HAS PROVIDED THIS INFORMATION ON BEHALF OF A THIRD PARTY ORGANIZATION AND THE DLC IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT. PLEASE CONTACT CAFE KATHMANDU AT 604-879-9909 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

This event launches Canada Tibet Committee's "Tibet Month", Vancouver, 2009. For information on other Tibet Month events visit www.tibet.ca/en/vancouver.

About Dr. Tsering Shakya

Dr. Tsering Shakya is Canadian Research Chair in Religion and Contemporary Society in Asia, Institute for Asian Research, UBC. His published works include "The Dragon in the Land of Snows: A History of Modern Tibet Since 1947" (Pimlico, London 1999) which was acclaimed as "the definitive history of modern Tibet" by The New York Times. The book is the first comprehensive account of Tibet's recent history. He is also author of "Fire Under the Snow: The Testimony of a Tibetan Prisoner – Palden Gyatso" (Harvill Press, London, 1998).

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