Insights From The Roof Of The World: Conversations on Tibet

by FNVA

Insights from the Roof of the World: Conversations on Tibet is a series of podcasts by FNVA which seeks a deeper understanding of developments in Tibet under Chinese occupation as the Chinese Communist Party policies seek to eliminate Tibet’s distinct cultural identity and history. We will gain insights to 'ground realities' in Tibet through conversations with Tibetans, Western and Asian scholars, writers, China watchers, en ... 

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  • Season 3

  • #Ep16 Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans - Tenzin Pema la in conversation with Tenzing Dhamdul

    #Ep16 Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans - Tenzin Pema la in conversation with Tenzing Dhamdul

    S03 E04
    50:04

    Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans is a podcast series where we have conversations with young Tibetans who will offer an interesting view of their lives in exile, their future aspiration for Tibet and give them a platform through which they can freely express themselves and in many ways decide their own future. The podcast is also a tribute to all those brave Tibetans in Tibet who are silenced both physically and mentally by the Chinese occupiers. In this Episode we engage with Tenzin Pema la who fought and raised the Tibetan national flag, drew thousands of Tibetans at the Matrix Fight Night (MFN)14 in Noida, India. She shares with us her journey from a young girl growing up in the Himalayas and how drawing inspiration from the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali she embarked on a remarkable journey into the realm of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). She illuminates the day-to-day challenges she encounters, underscoring the rigorous training regimen essential for achieving excellence in this sport. She articulates her aspiration to not only represent Tibetans on the international stage but also to contribute to the betterment of the Tibetan community by imparting her expertise in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) through comprehensive training programs.

  • #Ep15 Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans - Dr. Dickey Choedon in conversation with Tenzing Dhamdul

    #Ep15 Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans - Dr. Dickey Choedon in conversation with Tenzing Dhamdul

    S03 E03
    34:15

    Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans is a podcast series where we have conversations with young Tibetans who will offer an interesting view of their lives in exile, their future aspiration for Tibet and give them a platform through which they can freely express themselves and in many ways decide their own future. The podcast is also a tribute to all those brave Tibetans in Tibet who are silenced both physically and mentally by the Chinese occupiers. In this Episode we engage with Dr. Dickey Choedon la who shares insights from her research paper "Changing Legal Identity: Tibetans’ View on Indian Citizenship" which expounds and explores on the recent surge of Tibetans applying of Indian Citizenship and procuring Indian Passports legally. She engages on the complex realities faced by Tibetans in exile, as they navigate geopolitical challenges and pursue better opportunities, from her personal experience and the anecdotes of individuals whom she interviewed. The growing number of Tibetans opting for Indian citizenship also raises questions about the continuity and cohesion of the Tibetan freedom movement.

  • #Ep14 Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans - Thupten Rinzin in conversation with Tenzing Dhamdul

    #Ep14 Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans - Thupten Rinzin in conversation with Tenzing Dhamdul

    S03 E02
    37:33

    Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans is a podcast series where we have conversations with young Tibetans who will offer an interesting view of their lives in exile, their future aspiration for Tibet and give them a platform through which they can freely express themselves and in many ways decide their own future. The podcast is also a tribute to all those brave Tibetans in Tibet who are silenced both physically and mentally by the Chinese occupiers. In this Episode we engage with Thupten Rinzin la who recounts his journey since joining the Central Tibetan Administration in 2014, shedding light on pathways to civil service within the Tibetan Government-in-Exile. As Coordinator of the India Tibet Coordination Office (which is based in New Delhi), he discusses initiatives to bolster support for Tibetans in India and the importance of engaging youth. Additionally, he reflects on his experience as a recipient of the Tibetan Scholarship Programme, emphasising its meaningful impact on Tibetan diasporic development. Disclaimer: This session was recorded when Thupten Rinzin la was the Coordinator of India Tibet Coordination Office, he is not the Coordinator currently but continues to serve the Central Tibetan Administration in the Social and Resource Development Fund (SARD) based in Dharamshala.

  • #Ep13 Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans - Tenzin Passang in conversation with Tenzing Dhamdul

    #Ep13 Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans - Tenzin Passang in conversation with Tenzing Dhamdul

    S03 E01
    23:35

    Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans is a podcast series where we have conversations with young Tibetans who will offer an interesting view of their lives in exile, their future aspiration for Tibet and give them a platform through which they can freely express themselves and in many ways decide their own future. The podcast is also a tribute to all those brave Tibetans in Tibet who are silenced both physically and mentally by the Chinese occupiers. In this Episode we engage with Tenzin Passang la, the current India National Director of Students for a Free Tibet - India. Tenzin Passang la unfolds the origins of Students for a Free Tibet, a prominent Tibet Support Group globally, shedding light on the driving forces that led her to become an integral part of it. She passionately articulates the critical role that SFT plays in addressing the challenging circumstances faced by Tibet, a region under occupation. She further expounds on the various initiatives orchestrated by SFT to counteract the misleading narratives propagated by Beijing concerning Tibet. The conversation provides valuable insights into the organisation's commitment to fostering awareness and advocating for the rights and freedom of the Tibetan people. Moreover, she offers a poignant glimpse into her personal journey, recounting her time at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the profound impact it had on her perspective. A particularly inspiring segment unfolds as she shares her triumphant battle against cancer, a testament to resilience and the unwavering support she received from her family and friends.

  • Season 2

  • #Ep12 Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans - Tenzin Shinyi in conversation with Tenzing Dhamdul

    #Ep12 Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans - Tenzin Shinyi in conversation with Tenzing Dhamdul

    S02 E06
    34:44

    Unsilenced: Voices of Young Tibetans is a podcast series where we have conversations with young Tibetans who will offer an interesting view of their lives in exile, their future aspiration for Tibet and give them a platform through which they can freely express themselves and in many ways decide their own future. The podcast is also a tribute to all those brave Tibetans in Tibet who are silenced both physically and mentally by the Chinese occupiers. In this Episode we engage with Tenzin Shinyi, a Tibetan who was born in India, studied in Tibet/China and is currently in doing her further studies in India. She shares personal anecdotes of her experience in Tibet and as a student leader in various organisations notably the Global Tibetan People's Movement for Middle Way Approach, Tibetan College Student's Conference and several others. Furthermore she highlights the situation of Tibet currently and how it is one to be looked into seriously. She shares how her audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama though made her overwhelmed and emotional it simultaneously inspired and motivated her further to do more for Tibet and the Tibetan people.