"Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time."
- RUTH BADER GINSBURG

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Tencho Gyatso shares recent developments and a video message from the Dalai Lama
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In this video, hear directly from ICT's Director of Outreach, Tencho Gyatso,
about recent developments related to Tibet, as well as a special video
introduction from His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the G7 leaders at their virtual
meeting "Addressing the Climate Crisis with Economic and Environmental Justice
for All."

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Dalai Lama addresses climate change, discrimination, inequality in G7 video
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Showing sympathy for the vulnerable people who have already suffered from global
warming, the Dalai Lama called on national leaders
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to unite against climate change during a virtual meeting of the G7 speakers
this month. "Now we should pay more attention about global warming," the Tibetan
Buddhist leader said in a video message for the annual meeting of speakers and
heads of parliaments from around the world.

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Global parliamentarians call for "immediate action" against Tibetan coercive
labor program
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In the wake of a new report exposing China’s coercive labor programs in Tibet, more than 60
parliamentarians from 16 countries are demanding urgent action
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against the Chinese Communist Party.

"We call upon our governments to take immediate action to condemn these
atrocities and to prevent further human rights abuses," say the
parliamentarians, who are members of The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China
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which works to reform how democratic countries deal with China.

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Congressional joint letter requests Tibet strategy from Secretary Pompeo
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A bipartisan group of more than 100 US representatives have written
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to the State Department to raise concerns about China’s closure of the US
consulate in Chengdu and request plans for continued monitoring of human rights
in Tibet. "As Members of Congress focused on Tibetan human rights, we are
concerned that the Chengdu consulate's closure may constitute yet another
impediment to human rights monitoring in the region," the members say in a
letter sent Sept. 10, 2020, to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

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ICT welcomes Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's statement on his Tibet policy
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Responding to a recent speech by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Joe Biden said
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China's announcements will only continue to "erode the human rights, religious
freedoms, and dignity of the Tibetan people."

In what can be seen as the first public effort to outline his Tibet policy to
date, Biden stated, "As President, I'll put values back at the center of
American foreign policy. I'll meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, appoint a
new Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, and insist that the Chinese
government restore access to Tibet for US citizens, including our diplomats and
journalists."

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NYPD arrest reveals hidden dimensions of China's efforts against Tibetans abroad
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The arrest this week of a New York City police officer accused of spying for China
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exposed how the Chinese government not only harasses Tibetans abroad but also
use visas to visit their homeland as leverage to control them. Officer
Baimadajie Angwang is accused of reporting to a Chinese government handler in
the PRC consulate in New York as he surveilled the Tibetan community in the area
and attempted to cultivate additional spies within it.

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"Tibet Talks" podcast launches with members of Congress
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A new podcast from the International Campaign for Tibet is presenting in-depth discussions
with US officials, Tibetan leaders, psychologists, professors, activists,
artists and others engaged with and inspired by the Tibetan cause.

Interested? Listeners can subscribe to the podcast on

iTunes
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Nine Tibetans sentenced for separatism by Kardze court
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The San Francisco-based prisoners rights advocacy group Duihua has reported that nine Tibetans
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have been "convicted of inciting splittism" by the Kardze (Chinese: Ganzi)
Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Intermediate People's Court in Sichuan.
"Splittism" is a term coined by the Chinese government to define activities
connected to the Tibetan independence movement and is categorized under the
crime of endangering state security.

In a related development, China's State Councilor Zhao Kezhi recently visited
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Tibetan regions in Gansu and Qinghai provinces and called for a "deepened"
struggle against separatism.

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ICT mourns the passing of Paljor Thondup
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The International Campaign for Tibet is saddened to learn of the passing of
Paljor Thondup, who died of cancer at his home in Santa Fe in late August at the
age of 72. Thondup was among ICT's earliest supporters and, in addition to
providing counsel and support to Lodi Gyari, who was the Special Envoy of H.H.
the Dalai Lama and also the Executive Chairman of ICT, he also served on the ICT Board of Directors.

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Growing anti-slaughter movement against Chinese commercial slaughterhouses in Tibet
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In recent decades, the Chinese government's policy of establishing large
commercial slaughterhouses in Tibet has faced increasing resistance
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by Tibetan herders and Buddhist leaders. The anti-slaughter movement activists
face repression, intimidation and imprisonment for their opposition to the
growth of slaughterhouses in their home area.

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Government leaders train Tibet supporters at ICT webinar
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"Never underestimate the power of a person to move mountains," former
congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen said to Tibetan Americans and Tibet supporters
at a special advocacy webinar organized by the International Campaign for Tibet.

Ros-Lehtinen was one of several political leaders, government officials and
activists to take part in the event, which provided training, advice and
resources to more than 40 people representing nearly 20 Tibetan associations
across the United States.

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Applications for the 2020 Rowell Fund grant cycle are due by October 16
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Grants applications are invited from Tibetans for the Rowell Fund for Tibet's
2020 grant cycle for projects that focus on the Environment/Conservation,
Photography, Humanitarian Projects, Journalism/Literature, and Women's projects.
Application are due by October 16. To learn more and apply, please visit [link removed].

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* * * * * BLOG * * * * *

Why Does Tibetan Democracy Matter?
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By: Bhuchung K. Tsering

On September 2, 2020 we celebrated the 60th anniversary of Tibetan Democracy
Day, marking the day in 1960 when the first Tibetan parliament in exile was
established. During these six decades, much water has flowed not only down
Bhagsunag, the small stream in Dharamsala, India, the headquarters of the
Central Tibetan Administration, but also in rivers in more than 30 countries
where Tibetans reside today.

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* * * * * EVENTS * * * * *

Join ICT for our upcoming Tibet Talks:

Tibet Talks are streamed through Facebook Live
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and on our website at [link removed].

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ADRIAN ZENZ
Author of a landmark new report on coerced labor in Tibet

Thursday, October 1, 2020
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In this special episode of Tibet Talks, Zenz will talk to ICT about his new
report, “Xinjiang’s System of Militarized Vocational Training Comes to Tibet,”
and describe how the Chinese government is trying to eliminate Tibet’s unique
and ancient culture.

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DR. STEPHAN RECHTSCHAFFEN
Author, Holistic Physician and Co-Founder of the Omega Institute

Thursday, October 8, 2020
1 pm EDT / 10 am PDT

Rechtschaffen is a dedicated practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism, nationally
recognized holistic doctor and original founder of the Omega Institute and of
Blue Spirit in Costa Rica. He’s also been a member of ICT for more than two
decades, and in this conversation, he will share why he wishes other people knew
more about Tibet and explain why "Taking care of Tibet is taking care of the
whole body of humanity."

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SHARON SALZBERG
Author and Teacher of Buddhist Meditation

Thursday, October 22, 2020
1 pm EDT / 10 am PDT

Sharon offers a variety of teachings around the globe and is the author of 11
books, including "Lovingkindness," a New York Times bestseller. A longtime ICT
member and friend of Tibet, Sharon taught a regular monthly meditation class at
ICT’s office in Washington, DC for many years. In this conversation, she'll
discuss her latest book, "Real Change," on how to embody fundamental principles
of mindfulness practice toward creating social change and a better world for all.

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Schedule of upcoming online public talks by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
(Please note that the dates given below are subject to change)

Those interested may watch the live webcast in Tibetan, English, Chinese and
other languages on the official websites and Facebook pages of the Office of His
Holiness the Dalai Lama.

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September 27 at 11:30pm EDT / 8:30pm PDT
(India Time – September 28 at 9:00am)

Live Webcast Dialogue
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will engage in dialogue with Prof. Datuk Dr. Osman Bakar
of The International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), International
Islamic University Malaysia as part of an Islam-Buddhist Forum organized by the Tibetan
Buddhist Culture Center, Malaysia and The Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM).

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October 1–3 at 11:30pm EDT / 8:30pm PDT
(India Time – October 2-4 at 9:00am)

Live Webcast Teaching
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will give a three-day teaching on Tsongkapa's Essence of
True Eloquence (tangnye lekshey nyingpo) and Chandrakirti's Entering the Middle Way
(uma jukpa).

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(India Time – October 15 at 9:00am)

Live Webcast Talk
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will give an online talk followed by a question and answer
session as the chief guest of the 89th Birth Anniversary Program of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
organized by the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation.

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November 4–6 at 11:30pm EDT / 8:30pm PDT
(India Time – November 5-7 at 9:00am)

Live Webcast Teaching
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will give a three-day teaching on Nagarjuna's Commentary
on Bodhicitta (jangchup semdrel) at the request of Russian Buddhists.


* * * * * SUPPORT * * * * *

AmazonSmile is now available in the Amazon app!
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In these trying times when many of us are doing more of our shopping online, you
can provide a little extra support for ICT through the AmazonSmile Program.
Through this FREE program, Amazon will make a donation for the value of .5% of
your qualifying Amazon purchases to ICT! All you have to do is designate ICT as your charity
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of choice and be sure to use smile.amazon.com
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every time you shop with Amazon.

These small donations add up to significant funds for ICT- funds that are
especially needed and appreciated during this challenging time!

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ICT's 2020 Wall Calendar: Fewer than 100 Left!
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The latest edition of ICT’s annual wall calendar, The Dalai Lama: Glimpses into
a Life of Wisdom, features 12 photographs of His Holiness the Dalai Lama by the
renowned Indian photographer Raghu Rai, who has closely followed His Holiness' life.
Today His Holiness, who has retired from his Tibetan political leadership, devotes himself
to promoting human values and religious harmony everywhere while continuing to
draw attention to the rich Tibetan Buddhist cultural heritage, which he feels
has much to contribute to the development of world civilization. This calendar
is a tribute to the Dalai Lama by the International Campaign for Tibet.

Add a little inspiration and positivity to your home office during this
challenging time. We have fewer than 100 copies left, so order yours today!

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