Tashi Delek! Happy Losar 2012

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Follow spiritual rituals, shun celebrations of Losar: Sangay

DHARAMSHALA: Two days before the onset of Tibetan New Year, Losar, Tibetan prime minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay on Monday urged his countrymen to shun the celebrations to express solidarity with the people in Tibet.

"Please do not celebrate Losar this year, but do observe traditional and spiritual rituals by going to the monastery, making offerings and lighting butter lamps for all those who have sacrificed and suffered under the repressive policies of Chinese government," said Sangay in his statement. He said news from Tibet continued to be grim as it had been virtually sealed and foreigners not allowed to enter. "Even Chinese tourists are prevented from visiting Tibet, and the military buildup is very heavy. The Chinese government has launched a massive crackdown on Tibetans who visited India for the Kalachakra teachings," he said.

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