Rinzin Dolma la is one of the famous tibetan singers from Amdo. She will be at the old Bhodkhang (Venue changed. New venue to be announced soon.) this Sunday, June 3rd at 3:00 pm.
She will be speaking about her school projects in Tibet and will sing a few songs upon request. Rinzin Dolma la has been helping kids in the nomadic area of Amdo by starting Summer - Winter Language School programs in 11 different locations and preserving tibetan language and culture through her singing.
Everyone is requested to kindly attend this event in show of support for her work and the tibetan people in Tibet. Donations are encouraged. Tea and snacks will be served.
As you are aware, the registration for 2012 TCV Summer Camp is scheduled to be closed on May 15, 2012. Parents who are interested to send their child/ren to the camp should get their child/ren registered before this date line.
The TCV Summer Camp will commence on July 3rd and will last until August 7th 2012. After the camp at the TCV, the participants will be taken (optional) on a short excursion to Tso-Pema, a legendary place of Guru Padmasambhava.
The camp is targeted for children in the age group of 10 to 19 years old. A completel information on the camp along with the registration form is available online at http://tibetoffice.org/downloads/2012_tcv_camp.pdf
Interested participants should submit the registration form along with a check for $350 (Registration Fee) to the following address. The check should be drawn in favor of "Office of Tibet" with a note "For TCV Summer Camp".
posted Apr 17, 2012 11:23 PM by NWTCA ORWA
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Kaydor Aukatsang from Dharamsala and Yodon Thonden from Isdell Foundation are traveling to specific cities in North America to introduce the new "Tibet Corps" program and will be here in Portland.
posted Apr 10, 2012 11:08 AM by NWTCA ORWA
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Presentation by Nita Shah, Executive Director of MESO, Sunday April 15th @ 1pm at Bhodkhang (old).
Should be useful for anyone interested in starting a small business. Presentation will be 15-20 minutes long and will talk about making resources available in the State more accessible to under-served communities provided by MESO.
About MESO:
Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon seeks to broaden economic opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs by providing business support to increase growth in income, assets, and business skills.
The Dalai Lama Trust in New York is pleased to announce its second round of graduate scholarship grants for the academic year 2012-2013. Ten exceptional candidates of the Tibetan descent will be selected to receive scholarship awards of up to US$10,000.00.
Past awardees of the program are required to reapply this year.
The purpose of the scholarship program is to further the human capital development of the Tibetan people by supporting the pursuit of excellence among Tibetan students in the graduate field of their choice.
In order to apply, applicants must be enrolled fulltime in or already accepted to a graduate degree, post graduate and Phd. program in a university in Europe, Australia and North America and must demonstrate proof of Tibetan Heritage.
The complete application form along with all supporting documents must be reached by mail or emailed (in PDF) on or before May 31, 2012 to the Dalai Lama Trust. Receipt of application will be acknowledged by email. Selected applicants will be contacted for a phone interview. Awards will be announced by July 05, 2012
Please note that the last day for 'Dhanglang Chatrel' (green book) contributions is April 25th. You can contact Palden la or Ngawang Kelsang la to make your payments.
The Green Book Contributions is an important symbol of recognition and direct support for our Government-in-Exile, while it also helps to fund important projects and social services that benefit many Tibetans.
Presentation by Nita Shah, Executive Director of MESO, Sunday April 15th @ 1pm at Bhodkhang (old).
