Dear Friends,
You might have seen the Appeal issued by the Tibetan Solidarity
Committee to request all Tibetans, Tibet Support Groups and peace-loving
people of the world to observe a 12-hour symbolic fasting and prayer on
30th August 2008 for world peace and, particularly, for the departed
souls of the Tibetan people in recent months in Tibet. The appeal also
re-commits ourselves to the path of non-violence. The objectives and how
to observe the fasting are mentioned in detail in the appeal. If you
have not received the appeal as yet, please visit our official website
www.tibet.net and www.stoptibetcrisis.org.
We consider this as extremely important non-violent action taken by
Tibetans under the leadership of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in a very
critical period for Tibet, particularly the post-Olympic period. I
personally request you and your organization to kindly participate in
this fast and prayer and encourage many other people to join us in this
effort to reduce our own defilements and to create wisdom and compassion
in the minds of the oppressor. I believe you will cooperate us in this
non-violent action.
With my warm personal greetings,
Your sincerely,
Samdhong Rinpoche
KALON TRIPA