TYC Centrex 2016
President – Tenzing Jigme
Vice President – Tamdin Hrichoe
General Secretary – Tashi Lamsang
Joint Secretary – Ngawang Lobsang
Culture Secretary – Tashi Dhondup
Information Secretary – Tsewang Dolma
International Relations Secretary – Nyima Yangzom
Organizational Secretary – Pempa Tsering
Social Service Secretary – Tashi Dhargyal
Finance Secretary – Dickey Lhasawa
Photo: 2015 and 2016 Central Executive Members with HH the Dalai Lama.
Tenzin Jigme was re-elected as President of Tibetan Youth Congress at its General Body Meeting, held from 29 August to 3 September in Dharamshala.
Held every three years, this was the sixteenth meeting since its inception in 1970.
The first item discussed at the meeting was TYC’s aims and objectives, in particular the first aim and the fourth aim. Quite a few people said these contradicted each other, and this had spurred debate in the Tibetan community in exile.
Almost a day and a half was given over to this discussion. “Some people spoke for the Middle Way, and also some were talking about, instead of rangzen, rangwang,” said Tenzing Jigme in a talk with Tibet Sun.
The majority decided through democratic process that TYC didn’t need any changes in either of the statements, and that the TYC stand should stay the same.
Secondly was discussion about current issues in the Tibetan exile community, especially in regard to the choelu [four buddhist sects plus bon] and cholka [three provinces] affiliations.
One of the principles of TYC is that that they do not participate in those affiliations. In particular, because their members take leadership positions in settlements in the community. It was felt they have a responsibility to not indulge in choelu/cholka partisanship, but rather to bring more unity.
A third discussion concerned Tibetan culture, and especially language, and its preservation, especially among the youth. His Holiness had also talked to TYC about this subject in the morning of the last day. As a result of this discussion, a resolution was passed to have college cultural competitions organised by TYC Centrex.
Also discussed was the situation inside Tibet, with a decision made to take the movement to another level, to be more strategic.
A final resolution was made saying that TYC condemns those who make baseless accusations against His Holiness.
At the General Body Meeting, representatives of all the chapters of the Organisation from different parts of the world gather in Dharamshala and deliberate on various issues pertaining to the causes and the organisation. New executive members are also elected at the end of the meeting.
On the last day of the meeting on Saturday, six members were re-elected and four new members elected to the TYC Centrex.
Re-elected were: President, Tenzing Jigme; Vice President, Tamding Hrichoe; General Secretary, Tashi Lamsang; Joint Secretary, Ngawang Lobsang; Culture Secretary, Tashi Dhondup Dhekhang; and Information Secretary, Tsewang Dolma.
Four new members elected were: Nyima Yangzom from Baroda, Deki Lhasawa from Darjeeling, Penpa Tsering from Chandigarh, and Tashi Dhargay from Dharamshala.
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama met with the delegates earlier today. At the meeting the Dalai Lama “stressed that the youth is important and that TYC is an important organisation, and now the struggle of Tibetan people is on the youth,” reported Tenzing Jigme.
The Dalai Lama has also talked about the role of women in TYC, saying that he would like to see them take more leadership roles.
Tibetan Youth Congress is the largest exile Tibetan organisation. It is headquartered in McLeod Ganj. The members of the Organisation strive for an independent Tibet from China.
Article from www.tibetsun.com
Tenzin Jigme was re-elected as President of Tibetan Youth Congress at its General Body Meeting, held from 29 August to 3 September in Dharamshala.
Held every three years, this was the sixteenth meeting since its inception in 1970.
The first item discussed at the meeting was TYC’s aims and objectives, in particular the first aim and the fourth aim. Quite a few people said these contradicted each other, and this had spurred debate in the Tibetan community in exile.
Almost a day and a half was given over to this discussion. “Some people spoke for the Middle Way, and also some were talking about, instead of rangzen, rangwang,” said Tenzing Jigme in a talk with Tibet Sun.
The majority decided through democratic process that TYC didn’t need any changes in either of the statements, and that the TYC stand should stay the same.
Secondly was discussion about current issues in the Tibetan exile community, especially in regard to the choelu [four buddhist sects plus bon] and cholka [three provinces] affiliations.
One of the principles of TYC is that that they do not participate in those affiliations. In particular, because their members take leadership positions in settlements in the community. It was felt they have a responsibility to not indulge in choelu/cholka partisanship, but rather to bring more unity.
A third discussion concerned Tibetan culture, and especially language, and its preservation, especially among the youth. His Holiness had also talked to TYC about this subject in the morning of the last day. As a result of this discussion, a resolution was passed to have college cultural competitions organised by TYC Centrex.
Also discussed was the situation inside Tibet, with a decision made to take the movement to another level, to be more strategic.
A final resolution was made saying that TYC condemns those who make baseless accusations against His Holiness.
At the General Body Meeting, representatives of all the chapters of the Organisation from different parts of the world gather in Dharamshala and deliberate on various issues pertaining to the causes and the organisation. New executive members are also elected at the end of the meeting.
On the last day of the meeting on Saturday, six members were re-elected and four new members elected to the TYC Centrex.
Re-elected were: President, Tenzing Jigme; Vice President, Tamding Hrichoe; General Secretary, Tashi Lamsang; Joint Secretary, Ngawang Lobsang; Culture Secretary, Tashi Dhondup Dhekhang; and Information Secretary, Tsewang Dolma.
Four new members elected were: Nyima Yangzom from Baroda, Deki Lhasawa from Darjeeling, Penpa Tsering from Chandigarh, and Tashi Dhargay from Dharamshala.
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama met with the delegates earlier today. At the meeting the Dalai Lama “stressed that the youth is important and that TYC is an important organisation, and now the struggle of Tibetan people is on the youth,” reported Tenzing Jigme.
The Dalai Lama has also talked about the role of women in TYC, saying that he would like to see them take more leadership roles.
Tibetan Youth Congress is the largest exile Tibetan organisation. It is headquartered in McLeod Ganj. The members of the Organisation strive for an independent Tibet from China.
Article from www.tibetsun.com
DHARAMSHALA, Sept 3: The largest pro-independence group of the exile Tibetans, the Tibetan Youth Congress, today concluded their 16th General Body meeting here at Dharamshala’s Municipal Hall, deliberating on key matters, among which the amendments proposed for the core rules/tasks did not receive majority and remain unchanged, while the top rung of the centrex (executive member for the headquarter based here) were retained for another term through votes cast by 140 delegates representing over 40 chapters around the world.
The two much debated core rules which were deemed contradictory by some remain unchanged after the voting. Of the four core objectives/tasks that bind any member or chapter, the first calls for “serving one’s country and people under the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama” received the house majority (54 votes out of 140) while the fourth which seeks “total independence for Tibet,” received 45 votes which proved sufficient against the 39 that wanted amendment in the rule. Both the rules were not amended.
The top rung of the previous executive members were retained with the President Tenzing Jigmey, Vice-President Tamding Hrichoe and Secretary Tashi Lamsang all voted for a second term at the helm of the pro-independence organization. Four new entrants made in into the 10 men centrex. Tenzing Jigmey after getting elected the President again said that the resolutions that have not been passed have been a result of a democratically conducted voting and that the people should respect the outcome. He further added, “His Holiness the Dalai Lama continues to remain as the central figure in unifying the Tibetans and keeping the struggle alive. The TYC will keep His Holiness in the fore while performing any activity in the future.”
Among the nine resolutions discussed and deliberated on the final day of the meet, the resolution to not have relations with the Tibetan National Congress, another NGO that also strives for complete independence for Tibet and started by Independence proponents based abroad, on an organizational level received a mathematical majority with 79 votes out of the total 140.
Other resolutions to condemn any individual or organization that vilify and disparage the Tibetan leader Dalai Lama, engage in lobbying efforts for self immolators for Tibet, Tibetan environment and social services in the exile diaspora were also passed during the annual gathering.
The delegates from the meeting will have an audience with the Dalai Lama at his residence tomorrow.
Report from www.phayul.com
DHARAMSHALA, Sept 3: The largest pro-independence group of the exile Tibetans, the Tibetan Youth Congress, today concluded their 16th General Body meeting here at Dharamshala’s Municipal Hall, deliberating on key matters, among which the amendments proposed for the core rules/tasks did not receive majority and remain unchanged, while the top rung of the centrex (executive member for the headquarter based here) were retained for another term through votes cast by 140 delegates representing over 40 chapters around the world.
The two much debated core rules which were deemed contradictory by some remain unchanged after the voting. Of the four core objectives/tasks that bind any member or chapter, the first calls for “serving one’s country and people under the guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama” received the house majority (54 votes out of 140) while the fourth which seeks “total independence for Tibet,” received 45 votes which proved sufficient against the 39 that wanted amendment in the rule. Both the rules were not amended.
The top rung of the previous executive members were retained with the President Tenzing Jigmey, Vice-President Tamding Hrichoe and Secretary Tashi Lamsang all voted for a second term at the helm of the pro-independence organization. Four new entrants made in into the 10 men centrex. Tenzing Jigmey after getting elected the President again said that the resolutions that have not been passed have been a result of a democratically conducted voting and that the people should respect the outcome. He further added, “His Holiness the Dalai Lama continues to remain as the central figure in unifying the Tibetans and keeping the struggle alive. The TYC will keep His Holiness in the fore while performing any activity in the future.”
Among the nine resolutions discussed and deliberated on the final day of the meet, the resolution to not have relations with the Tibetan National Congress, another NGO that also strives for complete independence for Tibet and started by Independence proponents based abroad, on an organizational level received a mathematical majority with 79 votes out of the total 140.
Other resolutions to condemn any individual or organization that vilify and disparage the Tibetan leader Dalai Lama, engage in lobbying efforts for self immolators for Tibet, Tibetan environment and social services in the exile diaspora were also passed during the annual gathering.
The delegates from the meeting will have an audience with the Dalai Lama at his residence tomorrow.
Report from www.phayul.com
Tibetan Youth Congress highest decision making body is the General Body Meeting or GBM. GBM is held every three years where chapters from all over the world gather in Dharamshala and deliberate on many different issues pertaining to the cause and the organisation. The meeting will also hold elections for the office of TYC Central Executive Committee.
This years GBM will be held at the MCD Committee Hall, Kotwali Lower Dharamshala from Aug 29 – Sept 3 2016.
Tibetan Youth Congress highest decision making body is the General Body Meeting or GBM. GBM is held every three years where chapters from all over the world gather in Dharamshala and deliberate on many different issues pertaining to the cause and the organisation. The meeting will also hold elections for the office of TYC Central Executive Committee.
This years GBM will be held at the MCD Committee Hall, Kotwali Lower Dharamshala from Aug 29 – Sept 3 2016.
The Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, which is probably the world’s largest Buddhist monastic community, was founded by Choeje Yishin Norbu Khenpo Jigme Phuntshok. The academy, as framed by the late Khenpo, has been serving as the wellspring of knowledge. It is also the home for many Buddhist practitioners and the source of happiness for people across the globe. However, the Chinese government has issued an order to reduce the population of the institute to 5,000 residents when there are well over 10,000 monks and nuns alone. The government announced the planned demolition of living quarters, which would leave residential space for only five thousand members. News and photos of the demolition work that began reached us and thus there is a need of urgent action to stop the demolition and Save Larung Gar.
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TYC submits memorandum appeals to the United Nations and the United States Consulate urging for an intervention to stop the demolition of Larung Gar, Tibet’s largest Buddhist center home to over 10,000 monks and nuns. The Communist Chinese government has started demolition work at the site since July 20.
The petitions were delivered by Rtyc Delhi board members today in Delhi.
The Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, which is probably the world’s largest Buddhist monastic community, was founded by Choeje Yishin Norbu Khenpo Jigme Phuntshok. The academy, as framed by the late Khenpo, has been serving as the wellspring of knowledge. It is also the home for many Buddhist practitioners and the source of happiness for people across the globe. However, the Chinese government has issued an order to reduce the population of the institute to 5,000 residents when there are well over 10,000 monks and nuns alone. The government announced the planned demolition of living quarters, which would leave residential space for only five thousand members. News and photos of the demolition work that began reached us and thus there is a need of urgent action to stop the demolition and Save Larung Gar.
TYC submits memorandum appeals to the United Nations and the United States Consulate urging for an intervention to stop the demolition of Larung Gar, Tibet’s largest Buddhist center home to over 10,000 monks and nuns. The Communist Chinese government has started demolition work at the site since July 20.
The petitions were delivered by Rtyc Delhi board members today in Delhi.
July 20, 16
Dharamshala: The Communist regime of China has announced that the fake Panchen Lama will be conducting the Kalachakra Teachings in Tibet from July 21-24. This calculated move is another one of Beijing’s strategy to claim their right over everything Tibetan despite the glaring contradiction that a communist government is heavily involved in conducting the affairs of Tibetan religious traditions. Gyaincain Norbu is the boy installed by the Government of China to replace the original Panchen Lama (recognized by HH the Dalai Lama) just few months after the latter’s abduction in 1995. The Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama are the two highest Buddhist lamas in Tibet. There has been times when the Panchen Lama took lead role in the recognition of the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama and vice versa. The Dalai Lama has been giving the Kalachakra teachings in exile and these teachings are very popular and record high attendance is received. Reports in the media have stated that the government has ordered atleast two person from each family must attend the Kalachakra.
Recently it has been reported that Tibet’s largest Buddhist center Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Serthar County, Kardze had been ordered by the Chinese government to cut down its strength to 5000 and reduce the number of monks and nuns in the monastery. Therefore, organizing a religious event like the Kalachakra is definitely viewed as a publicity stunt to try and win over the Tibetan people who have continued to resist and protest Chinas illegal rule in Tibet. TYC is outraged and denounces this propaganda by the communist Chinese government.
Tibetan Youth Congress has consistently campaigned for the whereabouts and release of the 11th Panchen Lama but till date the Chinese government has not provided any concrete evidence regarding this matter.
“This Kalachakra teaching is being given by the Panchen Lama who is denounced by Tibetans both inside and outside Tibet. This preposterous effort by the Beijing Government simply exposes their paranoia over losing control over the Tibetan people in Tibet. It is apparent from this move that China realizes that despite 67 years of occupation it has not been able to control the hearts and minds of the Tibetan people and will go at great lengths to attempt to gain that control,” said Tenzing Jigme, President of TYC.