Thursday,7 March 2024


Members statements

Tibetan New Year


Samantha RATNAM

Tibetan New Year

The Tibetan people continue to struggle for self-determination and the survival of their culture, traditions, language and identity, given the oppression they continue to face. Despite this adversity, they continue to embody one of the greatest characteristics of the human spirit, and that is kindness. In his new year’s address His Holiness the Dalai Lama spoke of the importance of continuing to cultivate love and compassion in the world as well as good-heartedness and morality. Tibetan culture, he said, is the world’s precious treasure, and the courage and determination of the Tibetan people is truly Victoria’s treasure. We stand with you, we send our love and solidarity to all Tibetans and we remember especially this year the Dalai Lama’s words: peace in the world begins with kindness in the heart.