In this episode we engage with Lobsang Soepa, he is currently studying Tibetan at the College for Higher Tibetan Studies (Sarah) at Dharamshala. Born and brought up in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh he is now telling the story of his land through artwork and illustration several children books. He helps the Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) and continues to learn more about Tibet. 

In this podcast, Lobsang Soepa shares his experiences and journey as an artist, his tryst with identity and India’s soft power capability. He has been working on the famed ‘Khando Drowa Sangmo’ folktale which is deeply tied with Tawang and tells us how comics are a means of preserving rich folklore passed throughout generations in this day and age. He stresses that artwork and illustration are means to gather support for the Tibetan cause. He further emphasises how his stay till now at Dharamshala (many refer to it as the exile Tibetan political capital) has been profound and life-changing.

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Conversation with Lodoe Gyatso la

Hosted by Tenzing Dhamdul, FNVA

In this episode we engage with Lodoe Gyatso is currently with the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) in New York. Prior to this, he served as a Youth Representative at the United Nations. He is deeply involved in the Tibetan Freedom Movement and has participated in several Tibet Lobby Days in the USA.

In this podcast, Lodoe Gyatso shares his experiences and journey as a Tibetan born in India and raised in the USA. He discusses his involvement in the Tibetan Freedom Movement and explains how his experience at the UN has helped him understand how the organization works to raise awareness about Tibet’s plight. He also emphasises that there is hope for Tibet, and that we must do our best in our respective fields, as this will eventually provide a larger platform to speak about Tibet.

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Conversation with Tenzin Yangzom la

Hosted by Tenzing Dhamdul, FNVA

In this episode we engage with Tenzin Yangzom la. She is the Campaigns Coordinator at the International Tibet Network (ITN) and previously she was also the Grassroots Director at Students for a Free Tibet (SFT). She is among the youth deeply involved in the Tibetan Freedom Movement and played a pivotal role in the shutting down of Confucius Institute at Tufts University. 

In the podcast, Tenzin Yangzom shares her experiences and journey with the Tibetan Freedom Movement. She explains how her family had a significant influence in her involvement with the movement with their constant support being the foundation of here. She discusses about the International Tibet Network (ITN), the story behind its genesis and the plethora of direct actions and campaigns she has been involved in. The most recent being the displaying of ‘Free Tibet’ banner on the bridge where Chinese president Xi Jinping motorcade had to pass through. She shares her engagement with Tibetans who had visited Tibet recently and concludes by telling us that the world’s perspective on China is changing.

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Conversation with Tashi Nyima la

Hosted by Tenzing Dhamdul, FNVA

In this episode we engage with Tashi Nyima la. He is the co-founder of Khadhok Arts, alongside his colleagues Tenzin Melak and Lea Taake. This Tibetan arts collective was established in 2023 with the goal of nurturing Tibetan artists and providing them with a much-needed platform to showcase their work. In addition to their recent exhibition, “Dreaming Tibet,” where young Tibetan children displayed their artwork, they will host their annual exhibition titled “Unsettled,” which will run from November 1st onwards in Dharamshala, India. 

In this podcast, Tashi Nyima shares his experiences and journey with art in the Tibetan exile community. He explains how his family had a significant influence on his artistic development through their support, encouraging him to pursue this profession. He also discusses how exposure to various art forms led him to focus on exile Tibetan art, which strongly relates to the community’s political and legal status, particularly in the context of his own freedom. He stressed on the fact how art connects Tibetans both inside and outside Tibet, with him stating that there is a very big artistic community inside Tibet. For him, art is a means to initiate much-needed debate within the community and serves as a powerful form of non-violent resistance through which one can convey their message. He hopes to raise global awareness about Tibet through his art and Khadhok Arts initiatives.

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Conversation with Tenzin Pema La
Hosted by Tenzing Dhamdul, FNVA

In this episode Tenzin Pema la shares with us her journey from a young girl growing up in the Himalayas and how drawing inspiration from the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali she embarked on a remarkable journey into the realm of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). During which she has won several medals representing India, the land of her birth.

In a recent demonstration of courage and determination, she prominently unfurled the Tibetan national flag at the Matrix Fight Night (MFN) 14 in Noida, India, drawing the admiration of thousands of Tibetan supporters who were there to support her in person. As she prepares for her upcoming bouts in the months ahead, we earnestly urge Tibetans and stakeholders alike to rally behind her endeavors.

Her journey is emblematic of resilience, highlighted by the daily trials she faces and the unwavering commitment to her rigorous training regimen, which serves as the cornerstone of her pursuit of excellence in the realm of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Beyond personal achievement, she vocalizes a profound aspiration: to not only represent the Tibetan community on the global stage but also to serve as a beacon of inspiration and empowerment. Through her participation in MMA and her determination to excel, she seeks to contribute meaningfully to the advancement and upliftment of her fellow Tibetans.
Moreover, she envisions leveraging her expertise to establish comprehensive training programs, fostering a new generation of skilled athletes and instilling values of discipline and perseverance within the Tibetan community.

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