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the beginning...

Posted on Jul 7th, 2009 by HummingBird : Joy HummingBird

Chinese language classes are being introduced into a school in South Africa ...

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Tibetsa

The place which is home

Posted on May 3rd, 2009 by HummingBird : Joy HummingBird

After our long struggle for liberation, South Africa has placed economics above our hard won progressive stand for human rights and plain down right decency toward our fellow human beings. His Holiness the Dalai Lama... More »

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Heartear

The Kingdom of Lost Boy

Posted on Apr 21st, 2009 by HummingBird : Joy HummingBird

Generally, May 17 can be seen as a symbolic day where we can bring to our awareness to the suffering of others and set the intention to bring about change by firmly committing to uphold... More »

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South Africa's history and the world in 40 seconds

Posted on Apr 12th, 2009 by HummingBird : Joy HummingBird

This blog sprouted from a conversation with Meenakshi and others in the World Heritage Society pod (in South Africa) ... It seems so often there's a self consciousness which creeps in when people of different... More »

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Citytownship

South Africa - a REAL trail blazer!

Posted on Apr 2nd, 2009 by HummingBird : Joy HummingBird

Have you seen that South Africa is a REAL trail blazer? http://silverscorpio.com/new-zealand-chinese-groups-want-ban-on-dalai-lamas-visit/#comment-11383 “Now is the time!” I remember that power filled South African liberation cry! It always applies. Change is still imperative I remember the... More »

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I don't even have a TV...

Posted on Mar 25th, 2009 by HummingBird : Joy HummingBird

I do not have a TV. I rarely listen to the news on the radio and when I do I feel I'm reminded why. I have always felt that the important news will reach me... More »

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Compassion

Motlanthe: let the Dalai Lama in

Posted on Mar 24th, 2009 by HummingBird : Joy HummingBird

Dear South African friends, Our government has refused a visa to one of the most revered figures of our times, the Dalai Lama, because of fears it may affect trade with China. Click here to... More »

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When we turn away

Posted on Mar 23rd, 2009 by HummingBird : Joy HummingBird

(dedicated to Tibet, Burma and countries preyed upon by China... to all countries) The enemy was a shadow Now we see a mountain The seed of our hearts reaches places we do not even know... More »

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