Charlottesville Tibetans Gather to Pray for China Earthquake Victims

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Charlottesville Tibetans Gather to Pray for China Earthquake Victims

Charlottesville Tibetans, deeply concerned about the recent earthquake in China, will host a candlelight vigil and prayers at the Downtown Mall (2nd St NE) on Friday, May 30th , from 8pm to 10pm. The Chinese Students and Scholars Society of UVA will join the vigil.

Despite being described by the Chinese government as "a monster with a human face and the heart of a beast", Tibet's Dalai Lama has published a message stating that he is "deeply saddened by the loss of many lives and many more who have been injured" extending his "deep sympathy and heartfelt condolences to those families who have been directly affected" by the disaster and offering "prayers for those who have lost their lives and those injured in the quake".

Tseyang, President of the Tibetan Association of Charlottesville, who fled Tibet with her family in 1963, expressed, “All beings are equal and should be treated with compassion and respect. Not making a distinction between self and other, one should always strive to alleviate the suffering of others. Among the Tibetan community there has been an outpouring of sympathy and support for the victims of the recent earthquake in China. Today we will offer prayers alongside the Chinese community of Charlottesville to pay homage to the victims and raise money for the survivors.”

She also expressed, “We pray for the sufferings of the Chinese people but our political and human
rights issues with the Chinese authorities and policies remain unchanged until they are resolved.”