Dharamsala, November 15
A Sotoshu Zen Buddhist delegation from Japan visited the Tibetan parliament-in-exile at McLeodganj in Kangra district today and held a meeting with Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang.
Rev Hayashi Shuei of the Jorinji Temple and representatives of nine temples in Tokyo, Nagano and Ibaragi had in September this year expressed concern over the worsening situation in Tibet and issued a seven-point joint statement urging China to stop violations of human rights and religious freedom in Tibet.
The 16-member delegation was led by representative Hayashi Shuei, Adviser of the bipartisan association of monks and lay people, who pray and act for peace in Tibet. The Speaker welcomed the delegation and briefed it on the composition, functioning and evolution of the Tibetan parliament-in-exile and other programmes.
The Tribune News Service brings you the latest news, analysis and insights from the region, India and around the world. Follow the Tribune News Service for a wide-ranging coverage of events as they unfold, with perspective and clarity.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
Most Read In 24 Hours
Don't Miss
View All
Top News
Supreme Court stays Punjab and Haryana High Court order to reopen road in front of Punjab CM's residence to public
A Bench of Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Dipankar Datta ...
Indian couple, grandchild among 4 killed in multi-vehicle collision in Canada
The two of the victims, a 60-year-old man and a 55-year-old ...
Pilot injured as helicopter on its way to pick Shiv Sena leader crashes in Maharashtra's Raigad
The chopper was scheduled to pick Sushma Andhare for a publi...
Excise ‘scam’: Delhi High Court issues notices to CBI, ED on Manish Sisodia’s pleas for bail
The court posts the matter for May 8
Class 10, 12 students await CBSE exam results, check tentative date here
CBSE cautions students to check the official websites – cbse...
