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 Take Action to Free Tenzin Delek January 21, 2005 3:17 AM

Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, a Buddhist monk and teacher, was sentenced to death with a two year suspension that expires on January 26th. He will then face a review by Chinese court that will decide whether he will be executed or his sentence will be changed. Tenzin Delek was framed for crimes he did not commit because he is seen as a threat to the Chinese government's control in his home area of Lithang, Tibet. He did not receive a fair trial and was denied access to lawyers of his choosing. This man is a life-long advocate of nonviolence and social justice. To try to portray him as a man of violence is absurd. To execute him on false charges is nothing less than murder. Over the past two years, supporters of Tibet and of justice have spoken out for Tenzin Delek by the thousands. Together, we have catapulted his name into government debate and the media, and made his case a huge public image problem for the Chinese government. When his case is reviewed by the Sichuan Higher People's Court after January 26th, he could be executed, he could be sentenced to life in prison, or he could receive a shorter sentence. If justice were served, he would be released. Please write to the Chinese Minister of Justice and the Director of Justice in Sichuan Province to help make sure that that Tenzin Delek is not executed, and to remind the Chinese authorities that he is an innocent man who should be released immediately. For more information and to take action, please go to this website: http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/tdrj26/dw3e78rqjmid38  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
OMG January 21, 2005 9:54 AM

That's only 5 days away......everyone, we NEED to do this......AND FAST!!!!  [ send green star]
 
 January 23, 2005 2:25 PM

If anyone is having problems taking this action, the link I provided goes to a page specifically set up for me(I'm a member). There is a llink to the right that says 'click here to take action as another user' but so far I've heard from several people that didn't notice it. So, here is a link to go directly to that page: http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/tdrj26/step1.tcl Sorry if there was any confusion here. I want to be sure as many people as possible send letters, so I thought I'd better post this just in case anyone was having problems. Thanks, everyone!!  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
 January 26, 2005 4:51 PM

We are extremely relieved and happy to let you know that today Tenzin Delek Rinpoche's death sentence was canceled.  He will not be executed. The Chinese authorities have said they commuted his sentence to life imprisonment because he has not violated any laws while in prison. We know that they have made this decision because of international pressure and international pressure only, and we are thankful to the hundreds of thousands of people worldwide who spoke out against Tenzin Delek's impending execution. We hope you will take a moment to celebrate this achievement! Together we have helped save the life of a remarkable Tibetan leader. At the same time, we remain outraged at the detention and treatment of this innocent man and his supporters.  In particular, Tenzin Delek's student Tashi Phuntsog was recently released from prison in such terrible condition that he is unable to walk or speak clearly.  Two years ago today, Lobsang Dhondup was executed, after an unfair trial.  We pledge to continue to take action until Tenzin Delek Rinpoche and all Tibetan political prisoners are free. There was a time, not so long ago, when the Chinese authorities did whatever they pleased in Tibet.  They did not care what the world thought of them and were somewhat untouchable.  Now, as they seek to gain international credibility, especially in the time leading up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, we can influence them more and more and force them to change their ways in Tibet.  In fact, we already are. Change happens because, together, we make it happen.  Thank you for helping save Tenzin Delek Rinpoche's life, and please take action below to keep up the pressure to FREE TENZIN! http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/freetenzin  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
Namaste! And thank you ... January 28, 2005 3:08 PM

for this opportunity. Signed and sent. Peace. M ^^  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
International Campaign for Tibet January 28, 2005 8:50 PM

Thanks Terri for posting this. I have been getting updates on this (and on other Tibet topics) through the International Canpaign for Tibet. Anyone can get free e-mail updates with petition notices from:

http://www.savetibet.org/about/index.php

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 February 08, 2005 2:10 AM

THANX!!!!!!

Lady A

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NEW STUDENT LINK THAN AB9OVE March 21, 2005 4:51 AM

the link for same somewhere above is expired, here is the new one:

http://studentsfora.tempwebpage.com/article.php?list=type&type=35

Petition: http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/SaveTenzin & much more

http://www.arura.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=129

http://www.studentsforafreetibet.org/article.php?list=type&type=8

Also:  http://www.brunofilms.com/act_tibet.html

http://www.tew.org/links/

Tibeten Rights Campain: http://www.philborges.com/tibetanportrait/tibetlinks.html

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... April 20, 2008 10:40 AM

...I only wish that I was co-host in this group, so I could remove the blue pin on this thread!
(It has been blue-pinned for THREE YARS!)
I have tried several times to get in contact with the host Jennifer, but have not heard from her since I became a member.
Sorry Folks!  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
 April 26, 2008 2:01 AM

...It should be the host Joanna...sorry!  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
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