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Calendar of events
If you know of a Tibet-related event that sounds of interest to our supporters, please email details to info@tibetsociety.com.
Ongoing Event: Virtual Vigil
WEEKLY EVENT - Wednesdays: Tibet Vigil
22 April-31 August: Precious Adornments Exhibition
14 May: Public Lecture, Centre for Global Governance, LSE in London
14 May: 'China Today' Talk at 2008 Festival of Asian Literature in London
18 & 26 May: UK Premier screeings of 'The Tibetans. A Life in Exile' in London and Nottingham
19 May: 'Wild China' Lecture
22 May: Public Talk by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in London
22 May: 'Tibet’s Forgotten World' photographic exhibition in London
25 May: An Afternoon of Discussion with the Dalai Lama
24-28 May: Buddhist teachings by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Nottingham
29 May: Keynote Address by the Dalai Lama in Oxford
30 May: Public talk by the Dalai Lama in Oxford
31 May: A charity evening in aid of Running Water Projects in Impoverished Villages of Amdo, Eastern Tibet
4-9 June: Tibetan Medical Consultations
05 July: Celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 73rd Birthday
12 July: The Battle for China conference in London
30-31 July: Empowerments for Green and white Tara by Her Eminence Jetsun Kushok
01-03 August: 21 Taras Empowerment by Her Eminence Jetsun KushokBack to top
22 April - 31 August: Precious Adornments Exhibition
An exhibition of nomadic ornaments from Tibet and the OrdosDates: 22nd April - 31st August 2008;Venue: The Museum of East Asian Art, 12 Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QJ
Tel: 01225 464640
Public Lecture: 'Rivals : How the power struggle between China, India and Japan will shape our next decade'Speakers: Bill Emmott, Alastair Newton, Chair: Dr Eva NagBill Emmott and Alastair Newton will discuss Bill Emmott’s latest book on Rivals in Asia. China plus India plus Japan equals opportunity, tension and danger. Bill Emmott is the former chief editor of The Economist. Alastair Newton is managing director and senior political analyst at Lehman Brothers. Dr Eva Nag is visiting fellow at the Centre for International Studies.For full details click hereDate & Time: Wednesday 14 May 2008 6.30-8pm
Venue: Shaw Library, Old Building, London School of Economics
Free entry and open to all. No ticket - entry is on a first come first served basis.If you are planning to attend this event and would like details on how to get here and what time to arrive, please refer to Coming to an event at LSEFor more information please email J.F.Stone@lse.ac.uk.
14 May: 'China Today' Talk at 2008 Festival of Asian Literature in London
'China Today' - Will Hutton and Rob Gifford, the authors of 'The Writing on the Wall' and 'China Road', discuss the economic and social challenges that China faces in the 21st century. Can it really become the superpower that many predict? Or could it all collapse – with devastating consequences for China and the rest of the world?Date & Time: Wednesday 14 May at 6.45pm
Venue: Asia House, 63 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LPFor further information on the Festival of Asian Literature click here or to purchase tickets, call 020 7303 5454 or email enquiries@asiahouse.co.uk.
After fifty years in exile the Dalai Lama and his Tibetan exile community face an impending crisis that may result in their culture losing its identity and disappearing forever. This documentary examines the difficulties confronting Tibetans in exile as they struggle to adapt to the increasing intrusion of the modern world.'The Tibetans. A Life in Exile' will premier in the the UK at the Tricycle Cinema Kilburn London at 3 p.m. on Sunday May 18th and will be followed by a Q and A with the director Robb Bradstock.There will be a another screening at The Broadway Cinema, Nottingham with a Q and A on Monday 26 May during the Dalai Lama's visit to NottinghamLONDON
Date & Time: Sunday 18 May at 3pm
Venue: Tricycle Cinema, 269 Kilburn High Rd, London NW6 7JRContact details: Tel 020 7372 6611Website: www.tricycle.co.ukNOTTINGHAM
Date: Monday 26 May
Venue: Broadway Cinema, 14-18 Broad Street, Nottingham NG1 3AL
19 May: 'Wild China' Lecture
‘BBC Worldwide’, the BBC's commercial arm, recently announced its first ever co-production in China. The natural history series, ‘Wild China’, will see a partnership between the BBC's Natural History Unit and China Television Media (CTV), the production arm of Chinese state broadcaster, CCTV.’Gavin Maxwell was involved in this project at the outset, working to a corporate budget, choosing shoot locations, engaging camera crew and organising filming expeditions. He spent many months working in the field, liaising directly with both the Chinese and the Tibetans. Post-production work in the UK included film editing, sourcing musical scores, writing commentaries and recording the final presentation.Following the satisfactory completion of this series, Gavin will quit his BBC staff position at the end of the summer to develop his own creative vocation.He leaves with a string of credits to his name. The BBC write ‘Gavin Maxwell was a director on the innovative Eyewitness television series before joining the Natural History Unit as an assistant producer on ‘Wildlife Special: Crocodile’. He has recently worked as a director and producer on ‘Predators, Venom and Animals, The Inside Story….’
‘Crocodile’ was followed by the widely acclaimed film ‘Nile’, a four-part series broadcast in 2004.
The current production, ‘Wild China’, is a six-part series which is to be broadcast at the end of this month. He also contributed both written and photographic material for the accompanying ‘BBC Books’ publications for these series.In the meantime he will be presenting a lecture entitled ‘Wild China’ at the RGS on Monday 19th May.(Attendance is limited to members of the RGS and their guests. )
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW722 May: Public Talk by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in London
The Tibet Society of the UK is delighted to announce it will be hosting a public talk by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on 22 May 2008 entitled Universal Responsibility in the Modern World.Time: 14.30. Doors open 13.45; Venue: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP
An exhibition of photographs by John Miles to coincide with the visit by HH the Dalai Lama to London and his lecture at the Royal Albert Hall ( www.dalailama2008uk.com ) A photographic review of Tibet’s 20th century history, including its people, their culture, religion and independence, followed by Chinese intervention and its consequences.Free exhibition sponsored by Tibet Relief Fund and Dr. P Miles. (Donations gratefully received)Date & Time Thursday 22 May 2008 - 1.30-6.00 pmVenue: Royal Geographical Society, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR. (next to Royal Albert Hall)For further information, please contact: RGS on 020 7591 3000
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24-28 May: Buddhist teachings by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Nottingham
The Dharma Network is organising buddhist teachings by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Nottingham.Venue: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham; Click here for further information
25 May: An Afternoon of Discussion with the Dalai Lama
Dharma Network 2008, in conjunction with Nottingham Evening Post, is running two competitions. Young people in full-time education are asked to submit questions they would like to put in person to the Dalai Lama on the topic Caring for Our World and children of all ages are invited to submit a poem.
Time: 2.30-4pm; Venue: Nottingham Arena, The National Ice Centre, Bolero Square
Booking is now open for competition entrants and their families at reduced prices.For further information, please email sunday@dharmanetwork.co.uk29 May: Keynote Address by the Dalai Lama in Oxford
The Regent Studies is organising a keynote address by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Oxford.For further details call 01865 278 431
30 May: Public talk by the Dalai Lama in Oxford
The Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies is organising a public talk by the Dalai Lama on the wider understanding of the Buddhist tradition.Venue: The Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford; Click here for further details
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31 May: A charity evening in aid of Running Water Projects in Impoverished Villages of Amdo, Eastern Tibet
A young Tibetan, Puhua Dongzhi from a small village in Qinghai, who is in England to study film making will present two of his films.
Time: 7.30pm; Venue: The theatre at Stamford Arts Centre [Stamfordartscentre.com/01780 763203]
Tickets: £10 (includes wine) For further information, please contact Janet Smith on 01780 766282 or email zamthang@hotmail.com
4-9 June: Tibetan Medical Consultations
As a part of Tibet Foundation's ongoing Tibetan Medicine programme, Dr Tenpa Chophel from India will conduct Tibetan medical consultations in London and Birmingham during his week-long visit.Venues & Dates: London: Wed-Fri 4, 5, 6 June + Sun-Mon 8, 9 June Birmingham: Saturday 7 JuneFor Appointments and further information, please call tel. no. 020 7930 6001
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05 July: Celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 73rd Birthday
The Tibet Community,the Tibet Society and Office of Office are organising celebrations of his Holiness the Dalai Lama's 73rd Birthday.Venue: Westminster cathedral Hall, SW1P 1QYFor further information, please call the Tibet Society at 020 7272 1414 or visit the Office of Tibet's website www.tibet.com
Is China-bashing the new Olympic sport? When does valid criticism turn into demonisation?
The rise of China as an economic and political power is the subject of much debate in the West. The dramatic awakening of the 'sleeping giant' sometimes seems to provoke as much fear as admiration. This day of discussions aims to provide some balance and allow participants to reflect on and debate some of the key themes and issues.The Battle for China is a one-day satellite conference of the Battle of Ideas festival organised by the Institute of Ideas, and is part of the CHINA NOW festival.Date & time: Saturday 12 July from 9.30am - 6.00pm
Venue: Norton Rose, 3 More London Riverside, London SE1 2AQ
Ticket price: £15 (Concs. £10)30-31 July: Empowerments for Green and white Tara by Her Eminence Jetsun Kushok
Her Eminence Jetsun Kushok will be visiting the UK this year. She is the sister of the current head of the Sakya lineage, one of the four main sects of Tibetan Buddhism, and she received much of her training alongside her brother, His Holiness the Sakya Trizin, from such legendary teachers as Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro.Click here for full details of this event and the rest of her visit to the UK.
01-03 August: 21 Taras Empowerment by Her Eminence Jetsun Kushok
Her Eminence Jetsun Kushok will be visiting the UK this year. She is the sister of the current head of the Sakya lineage, one of the four main sects of Tibetan Buddhism, and she received much of her training alongside her brother, His Holiness the Sakya Trizin, from such legendary teachers as Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro. Click here for full details of this event and the rest of her visit to the UK.
WEEKLY EVENT: Tibet Vigil
Time: Every Wednesday, 6-8pm
Venue: Opposite the Chinese Embassy, 49 Portland Place, London W.
Tube: Oxford Circus or Great Portland Street
Info: Tibet Vigil or email donotforgettibet@tibet-vigil.co.uk