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2014
China: Human Rights 365 = Human Rights for All
Solidarity for Tibetans, Uyghurs, Southern Mongolians, Chinese and Hong Kong People (San Francisco, California) WHAT: On 10 December 2014, Human Rights Day, Tibetans across the world will join Uyghur, Southern Mongolians, Chinese and Hong Kong friends to demand the rights and freedom of our people who are collectively oppressed by China's dictatorship. We will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and pay tribute to
Dec 8, 2014
2013
Tibetan Singer Techung Live in Berkeley on May 4
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 3:00pm Location: The Hillside Club 2286 Cedar St Berkeley, CA 94709 Techung's main instrument is his voice; he also plays long neck lute or Dramnyen, Tibetan fiddle or Piwang and bamboo flute or Lingbu. Techung is widely respected for the original solo and collaborative music he creates, joining with him on stage are the profoundly talented Michel Tyabji, percussion; Kito Rodriguez, Bass and Rinzing Wangyal, Guitar. Saturday May 4, 2013 at 3 PM
May 4, 2013
Protest the Imprisonment of the Panchen Lama on April 25
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm Location: Chinese Consulate SE corner of Geary and Laguna Streets San Francisco Dear Community Members and Friends of Tibet, It has been 8 years since the last time we heard about Gendhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen lama. He was abducted by the Chinese authority and has not been seen in public since 17th may 1995 after being recognized and named the 11th Panchen lama by His hollines the Dalia Lama. He is also considered
Apr 25, 2013
Circle the Bay for Tibet
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 12:00am to Saturday, March 30, 2013 - 12:00am Location: San Francisco Bay Area Rangzen: International Tibet Independence Movement will be once again leading a March for Tibet's Indpendence in 2013, from March 23 to 30 in the Bay Area. March co-sponsors include Bay Area Friends of Tibet, Tibetan Association of Northern California, San Francisco Students for a Free Tibet, and San Francisco Regional Tibetan Youth Congress. We will March 108 mil
Mar 23, 2013
2012
Screening of "Journey from Zanskar: A Monk's Vow to Children Introductory remarks by Geshe Lobsang Yonten (Save Zanskar)
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 6:30pm Location: Bldg. 320 Room 105Main Quad, Stanford University
Oct 19, 2011
1959 Lhasa: The Truth vs Propaganda: What Really Happened?
Date: Sunday, March 13, 2011 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Location: UC Berkeley, Valley Life Sciences BuildingRoom 2060, Harmon Way, Berkeley, CA A talk by historian Jianglin Li In March 1959, a series of events marked the turning point of Tibetan history. In the official version of the Chinese government, the Lhasa Event has been described as a "pre‐arranged rebellion attempting to split the motherland". However, in the past 52 years, few detail were released to support the official
Mar 13, 2011
2011
Screening of "Journey from Zanskar: A Monk's Vow to Children Introductory remarks by Geshe Lobsang Yonten (Save Zanskar)
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 6:30pm Location: Bldg. 320 Room 105Main Quad, Stanford University
Oct 19, 2011
1959 Lhasa: The Truth vs Propaganda: What Really Happened?
Date: Sunday, March 13, 2011 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Location: UC Berkeley, Valley Life Sciences BuildingRoom 2060, Harmon Way, Berkeley, CA A talk by historian Jianglin Li In March 1959, a series of events marked the turning point of Tibetan history. In the official version of the Chinese government, the Lhasa Event has been described as a "pre‐arranged rebellion attempting to split the motherland". However, in the past 52 years, few detail were released to support the official
Mar 13, 2011
2010
Rally at the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco to celebrate International Human Rights Day and celebrate Liu Xiaobo Nobel Peace Prize
Date: Friday, December 10, 2010 12:00pm Location: Chinese Consulate in San Francisco Celebrate Liu Xiaobo Nobel Peace Prize, International Human Rights at SF Chinese Consulate Press Release of 12/3/2010 Photo Opportunity WHO: Chinese Foundation for Democratic Education, Century San Francisco Bay Area to celebrate the founding of the organizing committee Xinhai, San Francisco Branch of China Democratic National Committee, San Francisco, the China Democracy Party Joint Headq
Dec 10, 2010
Screening of Tibet In Song
Date: Thursday, November 4, 2010 - 11:00pm to Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 11:00pm Location: Landmark Shattuck Cinemas in Berkeley Screening of Tibet In Song at the Landmark Lumiere in San Francisco and the Landmark Shattuck Cinemas in Berkeley. Tickets at www.landmarktheatres.com
Nov 4, 2010
Tsok offering for late Eminence Trulshik Rinpoche, late Kalon Tripa Juchen Thupten Namgyal and all Tibetan Martyrs
Date: Friday, October 21, 2011 - 6:00pm Location: TANC Community Center5200 Huntington, Richmond
Oct 21, 2010
BAFoT and Bay Area Chinese and Tibetan Friendship at (Cupertino) Silicon Valley Fall Festival
Date: Friday, September 24, 2010 - 11:00pm to Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 11:00pm Location: Memorial Park, Cupertino , California Join us again and share a better understanding of Tibet at the Silicon Valley Fall Festival. BAFoT will team up with the Bay Area Chinese and Tibetan Friendship and host a booth about Tibet and join others at the event meant for unity and friendship and fun. Check out http://www.cupertino.org/index.aspx?page=18&recordid=2349 The Silicon Valley
Sep 25, 2010
Surviving the Dragon: a Tibetan Lama’s Account of 40 Years of Chinese Rule
Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Location: Xavier Room (in Fromm Hall), University of San Francisco The USF Department of Theology and Religious Studies presents a free talk and book signing Surviving the Dragon: a Tibetan Lama’s Account of 40 Years of Chinese Rule Surviving the Dragon is the story of Arjia Rinpoche’s upbringing as the reincarnated abbot of Kumbum monastery, one of Tibet’s largest. As a child, he was treated like a living Buddha, but a
Sep 22, 2010
Kathmandu Fall Festival
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 10:00am to Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 4:00pm In the tradition of the Himalayan Fair, BAFoT is taking to the streets and tabling again. Please check out http://childrensmedaid.org/festival.phpand join us at the Kathmandu Fall Festival September 11 & 12, 2010 from 11 am to 5 pm. 270 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476. We need table volunteers!! Contact Giovanni at 4152643624. This would be the right place to begin your education on Nepalese cultu
Sep 11, 2010
Bay Area Chinese and Tibetan Friendship potluck lunch and general meeting
Date: Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Bay Area Chinese and Tibetan Friendship potluck lunch and general meetingBirthday celebration for the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Orgyen Trinley DorjeBerkeley Marina10-12 Prayers and ceremony12-3 Potluck3-4 Meeting Contact George Ge 510-585-5128 or Thepo Tulku 510-776-3730 for more information
Jun 26, 2010
The Sun behind the Clouds - Tibet's Struggle for Freedom
Date: Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 11:00pm to Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 11:00pm This film was made by Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam, two of the original founders of the Bay Area Friends of Tibet, founded in 1983! They have also directed several other award-winning films in the past on Tibet and Buddhism.
Jun 17, 2010
Semshae CD Release party in Berkeley
Date: Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 11:00pm. 2010
Jun 12, 2010
Commemoration of 21st Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Masssacre Chinese consulate
Date: Friday, June 4, 2010 - 1:00pm
Jun 4, 2010
We will have a table at the Himalayan Fair in Live Oak Park in Berkeley
Date: Friday, May 28, 2010 - 11:00pm to Saturday, May 29, 2010 - 11:00pm
May 28, 2010
Panchen Lama's 21st Birthday, movie screening and guest speakers
Date: Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 5:00pm 2010 Location: Berkeley Adult School , 1701 San Pablo ave.Berkeley, CA The event will be hosting the screening of the movie Tibet's Stolen Child and will also have three guest speaks talk on the issue. Following are the guest speakers for the April 25th event: Khen Rinpoche Kachen Lobzang Tsetan: Khen Rinpoche Geshe Kachen Lobzang Tsetan is Abbot of the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe, in southern India.He is a Tibetan Buddhist monk
Apr 25, 2010
2009
Tibet Day 2009
Date: Friday, December 4, 2009 - 11:00pm Location: Fort Mason in San Francisco
Dec 4, 2009
Tibet Day Films and Concert
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009 - 6:00pm to 7:45pm Location: Presentation Theater, USF2350 Turk St. (near Masonic), San Francisco
Nov 23, 2009
Chaksam-pa will celebrate its 20th Anniversary
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 5:00pm to Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 1:00am Location: Historic Sweet’s Ballroom, 1933 Broadway, Oakland, CA Please join us for this very special evening with Chaksam-Pa. DATE: November 21, 2009TIME: 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.LOCATION: Historic Sweet’s Ballroom, 1933 Broadway, Oakland, Ca.TICKETS: Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the door or ordered in advance at www.chaksampa.org
Nov 21, 2009
Sky Train: Tibetan Women On The Edge of History
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 5:00pm Location: San Francisco Main Library Koret Auditorium Canyon's web site: www.canyonsam.com
Oct 6, 2009
Protest at the Chinese consulate in San Francisco
Date: Friday, October 30, 2009 - 11:00am to 2:00pm Location: Chinese Consulate, San Francisco
Oct 3, 2009
World March for Peace and Nonviolence
Date: Friday, October 2, 2009 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Location: Yerba Buena Gardens, SF http://www.worldmarchusa.net/ This event will take place on Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, Friday, October 2, in downtown SF from 5 pm - 7 pm. We plan to meet at Yerba Buena Gardens and march down Mission St. to the Ferry Building. At the statue of Gandhi on Pier One we will celebrate by having cultural presentations, speakers, and music from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Oct 2, 2009
Dhondup Wangchen Action Day
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: Berkeley Bart station CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL at the downtown Berkeley Bart station 7-9pm. Please come to TANC office at 4pm to make some Dhondup Wangchen placards.
Sep 23, 2009
Protest the "Celebration of the People's Republic of China"
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm What: Protest the "Celebration of the People's Republic of China," Who: All Tibetans and supporters Where: Cow Palace (arena), Geneva Ave & Santos St, San Francisco, CA 94134 (close to Daly City)Transportation from the East Bay will be provided to all those who RSVP as soon as possible to 510-666-1355. The rented van/bus will leave from El Cerrito Plaza at 11:30am on Sunday and will bring people back in the afternoon. When
Sep 20, 2009
Religion and History on the China-Tibetan Plateau: 1928-2008
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 - 4:30pm to 5:45pm Location: McLaren Hall, 252University of San Francisco “Religion and History on the China-Tibetan Plateau: 1928-2008” A Documentary Film and Discussion with: Prof. Yongdrol TsongkhaLanzhou University, China
Aug 26, 2009
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