The Institute is privileged that this episode of Chats Over Chai comes to you from the spiritual city of Dharamshala in the Indian Himalayas. The beautiful Himalayas are home to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tibetan diaspora, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and our special guest, Sikyong Penpa Tsering.
This follows from the visit the Sikyong made to the Institute earlier this year. Penpa Tsering has had various roles within the Parliament of the Central Tibetan Administration spanning back to the mid-1990s. Before being elected as Sikyong of the CTA, he was notably the North America Representative of the Dalai Lama.
This episode explores the deep historical and cultural connections between India and Tibet and the Tibetan people’s close spiritual connection to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Penpa Tsering sheds light on the Sino-Tibetan conflict and the issues of human rights, peace, cultural identity, territorial integrity facing Tibetans. We explore the mission of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile and the role Australia can play to support the Middle-Way approach. Join us as we discover how we can continue to support an autonomous Tibet.