Insights From The Roof Of The World: Conversations on Tibet FNVA

Charting the Course: India's Strategic Role in Tibet's Future is a collaborated event between The Foundation for Non-Violent Alternatives (FNVA) and the Future of Tibet, which is supported by Giuseppe Kaiser Stiftung. The Event was held at the India International Centre, New Delhi on 3rd November, 2023.
Panel Discussion on "Tibet in Geopolitical Vision: The Centrality of Tibet on Indo-China Relations" moderated by Tenzin Younten la (Associate Fellow at CCSST, Pinaca Technologies) with panellist Rebon Banerjee Dhar (founding trustee of FNVA) and Lobsang Gyatso Sither la (Member of the 17th Tibetan Parliament in Exile).
The discussion focused around the centrality of Tibet when it comes to the India China relations and in light of the recent high level US delegation visiting the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in Exile in Dharamshala, India. It brings out pertinent points that would better allow India to navigate and chart its course in securing its future in the region especially in the Himalayas.

Charting the Course: India's Strategic Role in Tibet's Future is a collaborated event between The Foundation for Non-Violent Alternatives and the Future of Tibet, which is supported by Giuseppe Kaiser Stiftung. The Event was held at the India International Centre, New Delhi on 3rd November, 2023.
His Eminence the Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche in his speech stressed the pivotal role that India has played in preserving Tibet’s rich culture and identity since occupation. Rinpoche also shared his experience while travelling to the USA and Canada recently. Stating that the Tibetan community there remains vibrant and firm to its Tibetan Heritage. Furthermore Rinpoche applauded the Tibetan youths for their vibrant participation and expression throughout the day at the Event.

Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans is a podcast series where we have conversations with young Tibetans who will offer an interesting view of their lives in exile, their future aspiration for Tibet and give them a platform through which they can freely express themselves and in many ways decide their own future. The podcast is also a tribute to all those brave Tibetans in Tibet who are silenced both physically and mentally by the Chinese occupiers.
In this Episode we engage with Tsering Kyizom la who shares with us, her inspiring journey and what led her in pursing teaching. She is a Tibetan Women based in India and through YouTube channel 'learn english with Kizom' she has been empowering and teaching a plethora of individuals English virtually and also in person, including Monks and Nuns. Besides YouTube she also uses her facebook and instagram handles in making education accessible and easy to all.
She has founded of 'Anyog Gaga', a visionary brand dedicated to empowering Tibetan children's learning through vibrant educational resources. Listen to her as she recounts her aspirations for the future and how teaching virtually has connected her with Tibetans inside Tibet.

Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans is a podcast series where we have conversations with young Tibetans who will offer an interesting view of their lives in exile, their future aspiration for Tibet and give them a platform through which they can freely express themselves and in many ways decide their own future. The podcast is also a tribute to all those brave Tibetans in Tibet who are silenced both physically and mentally by the Chinese occupiers.
In this Episode we engage with Tenzin Pema la who fought and raised the Tibetan national flag, drew thousands of Tibetans at the Matrix Fight Night (MFN)14 in Noida, India.
She shares with us her journey from a young girl growing up in the Himalayas and how drawing inspiration from the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali she embarked on a remarkable journey into the realm of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
She illuminates the day-to-day challenges she encounters, underscoring the rigorous training regimen essential for achieving excellence in this sport. She articulates her aspiration to not only represent Tibetans on the international stage but also to contribute to the betterment of the Tibetan community by imparting her expertise in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) through comprehensive training programs.

Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans is a podcast series where we have conversations with young Tibetans who will offer an interesting view of their lives in exile, their future aspiration for Tibet and give them a platform through which they can freely express themselves and in many ways decide their own future. The podcast is also a tribute to all those brave Tibetans in Tibet who are silenced both physically and mentally by the Chinese occupiers.
In this Episode we engage with Dr. Dickey Choedon la who shares insights from her research paper "Changing Legal Identity: Tibetans’ View on Indian Citizenship" which expounds and explores on the recent surge of Tibetans applying of Indian Citizenship and procuring Indian Passports legally.
She engages on the complex realities faced by Tibetans in exile, as they navigate geopolitical challenges and pursue better opportunities, from her personal experience and the anecdotes of individuals whom she interviewed. The growing number of Tibetans opting for Indian citizenship also raises questions about the continuity and cohesion of the Tibetan freedom movement.

Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans is a podcast series where we have conversations with young Tibetans who will offer an interesting view of their lives in exile, their future aspiration for Tibet and give them a platform through which they can freely express themselves and in many ways decide their own future. The podcast is also a tribute to all those brave Tibetans in Tibet who are silenced both physically and mentally by the Chinese occupiers.
In this Episode we engage with Thupten Rinzin la who recounts his journey since joining the Central Tibetan Administration in 2014, shedding light on pathways to civil service within the Tibetan Government-in-Exile. As Coordinator of the India Tibet Coordination Office (which is based in New Delhi), he discusses initiatives to bolster support for Tibetans in India and the importance of engaging youth. Additionally, he reflects on his experience as a recipient of the Tibetan Scholarship Programme, emphasising its meaningful impact on Tibetan diasporic development.
Disclaimer: This session was recorded when Thupten Rinzin la was the Coordinator of India Tibet Coordination Office, he is not the Coordinator currently but continues to serve the Central Tibetan Administration in the Social and Resource Development Fund (SARD) based in Dharamshala.