Tibet Unfiltered

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Real stories. Real Tibet. Unfiltered conversations, eyewitness accounts, and deep-dive investigations that challenge China’s narrative on Tibet.

Episodes

  1. Wisdom of Happiness: Dalai Lama on Inner Peace in the 21st Century

    JAN 19

    Wisdom of Happiness: Dalai Lama on Inner Peace in the 21st Century

    In this episode of Tibet Unfiltered, our host Geraldine Nordfeldt engages in a profound conversation with Barbara Miller, the director of the Dalai Lama’s new film "Wisdom of Happiness". The film, marking His Holiness's 90th birthday, offers a unique perspective on his teachings, focusing on themes of peace, compassion, and hope amidst global chaos. Miller shares insights into the film's creation, emphasising the importance of presenting the Dalai Lama's wisdom in a way that resonates with contemporary audiences, while also highlighting the challenges faced in securing his participation and the film's distribution due to political sensitivities surrounding Tibet. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tibet Unfiltered 00:29 The Wisdom of Happiness Film Overview 01:26 Interview with Director, Barbara Miller 02:57 Challenges in Securing the Dalai Lama's Participation 05:12 The Interview Experience with His Holiness 08:28 Archival Footage and Its Significance 12:20 Cinematography and Visual Storytelling 14:49 Richard Gere's Involvement in the Film 20:08 Film Distribution Challenges 21:17 Martin Scorsese's Banned Film 22:18 Political Pressures and Filmmaking 27:24 The Dalai Lama's Middle Way Approach 32:07 Humour and Humanity in His Holiness 33:10 The Universal Appeal of His Wisdom 36:43 Final Thoughts and Audience Takeaways Producer: Sonam Gyeltshen Host: Geraldine Nordfeldt Location credit: Sonam Choedon Learn more about Australia Tibet Council’s work https://www.atc.org.au/ Support Australia Tibet Council’s work with a donation https://www.atc.org.au/donate/

    40 min
  2. Voices in Exile: Advocacy for Tibet in Australia

    12/08/2025

    Voices in Exile: Advocacy for Tibet in Australia

    In this episode of Tibet Unfiltered, Tsewang Thupten discusses his journey in Tibetan political advocacy in Australia, the importance of community engagement, and the challenges faced by Tibetans in the diaspora. He highlights the need for Australia to take a stronger stance on human rights issues in Tibet, the significance of Magnitsky sanctions in addressing human rights abuses, and the impact of transnational repression on Tibetan Australians. The conversation also touches on the role of the Dalai Lama in Tibetan identity and the connection between Australia and Tibet regarding trade and environmental issues.Chapters 00:00 The Call of Home: Tibetan Political Advocacy 03:00 Activism Roots: A Personal Journey 06:26 Understanding Home: Identity and Belonging 08:03 Building Bridges: Engaging with Parliament 11:15 Balancing Trade and Human Rights 14:06 Australia's Role in Tibetan Human Rights 19:02 The Importance of Magnitsky Sanctions 30:46 Transnational Repression: A Growing Concern 32:30 The visa-free travel 40:50 Chinese repression in Australia 40:01 Hungkar Dorje death in Vietnam 47:05 Why China wants to control Buddhism 52:07 Upcoming Event: Raising Awareness 53:02 Three things about Tibet: The Connection Between Australia and TibetProducer: Sonam Gyeltshen Host: Geraldine Nordfeldt Location credit: Sonam Choedon Learn more about Australia Tibet Council’s work https://www.atc.org.au/ Support Australia Tibet Council’s work with a donation https://www.atc.org.au/donate/

    57 min
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Real stories. Real Tibet. Unfiltered conversations, eyewitness accounts, and deep-dive investigations that challenge China’s narrative on Tibet.

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  • Creator
    Australia Tibet Council
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Australia Tibet Council