Tibetans of all ages gathered to hear what prominent writer and activist Jamyang Norbu had to say about the critical issues surrounding Tibet in this “Modern” age. SFTYC organized this event in hopes of encouraging the Bay Area Tibetan community and especially the youth to understand the importance of the Tibetan struggle in this day and age. Jamyang Norbu la spoke about his background growing up as a Tibetan refugee in the midst of the Tibetan ‘Guerilla’ resistance movement in Mustang. “The nationalism that arises in Tibet has nothing to do with anything but the Tibetans inside Tibet’s free will… They have not even met H.H. the Dalai Lama” said Norbu la.  The community then gathered in raising questions related to the current situation in Tibet and asked for solutions in taking action and demanding international assistance to Tibet. The event educated many Tibetans and supporters on the current dilemma Tibet faces today with the rise of Chinese nationalism being linked to the ‘Free Tibet’ movement. The evening ended with a public forum in which everyone participated by asking questions and answering many more!

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE "TIBET FACTS" BY JAMYANG NORBU, WRITTEN FOR THE RANGZEN MOVEMENT