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Ecumenical Prayers in the Spirit of Love & Cooperation

 Beautiful Tributes to Jigme and the Higher Cause

Tashi Delek,
In this critical period in the history of our Tibet Nation, many Tibetans within and outside have struggled selflessly for our cause. In exile, late Jigme Norbu la had worked tirelessly, walking thousands of miles through different countries and was successful in drawing support and attention to Tibetan Independence. In a tragic traffic accident, Jigme la passed away on Feb 14, 2011 on the first day of his Walk for Tibet, Florida.
On the one year anniversary of his death, his friends in Florida have organized a memorial service at the site of the accident. I will be joining the memorial service and there is a plan for a brief walk from the site in his remembrance. Geshe Thupten la and Deacon Dan Scrone will be administrating the service from a religious perspective.
Please keep Pawo (Martyr) Jigme Norbu la and all our brethrens in Tibet who had self immolated for a Free Tibet in your prayers and thoughts.
Since I had acquianted with Jigme la for over 4 years and walked together several times, I wanted to share a few thoughts. He had always believed in non-voilence and his Walk for Tibet is a reflection of that.  However, whenever he got the opportunity to speak, he would always very loudly articulate the lack of freedoms,  that Tibet belongs to Tibetans and that we cannot continue to live under the Chinese. It always brings me a sense of upliftment whenever I hear him speak; I still continue to hear him speak  and my admiration continues to grow.
Many have self immolated in Tibet for our Tibetan cause and many are protesting under the threat of gun. I urge Tibetans in exile to step up their efforts and request and plead our friends from rest of the world to continue their support for truth and justice.
Thuk Je Che (Thank You)

Wangchuk Dorjee

Ambassadors for World Peace Band Together

Walk for Tibet walkers will honor Jigme Norbu with a mini-walk in St. Augustine Florida on Saturday February 18, 2012. Jigme, nephew of His Holiness the Dalai Lama,  was struck and killed last Feb. 14 on the first day of his 300 mile Walk for Tibet Florida. The walk, which continued along the coast to West Palm Beach, was in support of Ambassadors for World Peace, developing leaders seeking Human Rights, Freedom for Tibet and all oppressed peoples and World Peace.

Many of the original small band of walkers and local singers from St. Augustine, along with Buddhist Monk Tuk from Orlando, Wangchuk Dorjee from Colorado, Myessa Myrick from Washington DC, and Donna Kim-Brand will regroup and start as we did last year; With a blessing on the pier overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, then walking past the Fountain of Youth Park and meeting public who want to join at 11:30 in the park at Lady of Leche Chapel. We will Walk for Tibet approximately one mile to Lion’s Bridge on St. Augustine’s downtown side.

We will join another group at the accident site in Palm City at 3pm for a memorial service then walk back to Hammock Wine & Cheese Shoppe where the owners will host music and light snacks in honor of Jigme and AmbassadorsforWorldPeace.org.

The mission lives on.

Hammock Wine & Cheese Shoppe

August 27, 2011, Hammock Wine & Cheese Shoppe owners Damian & Gary Collins hosted their 3rd annual Arts Festival. This year they focused the theme on supporting the continuing work of Ambassadors for World Peace, the organization founded by Jigme Norbu. Jigme and Walk for Tibet Florida companions Wangchuk Dorjee & Donna Kim-Brand had been invited to stay under the beautiful trees here just south of St. Augustine when Jigme-la was struck down lst February 14.

Susan Brown & Jamie Defrates- Dream On

Donna shares Jigme's VisionDamian & Gary Collins

Speaking for Tibetan Freedom

Nine Warriors whose ages spanned 6 decades trekked 230 miles from New York City to Washington DC calling for Tibetan Independence and freedom of expression, strategically arriving July 4th. They made 6 specific requests to policy makers in front of the American White House.

Walk organizers  Sangha, Lobga Palden and Ngawang Tashi with fellow Walkers Lobsang, Ngawang Lodo, Dorjee, Gayaltsen, Dorjee Damdul and daughter Lobsang Dicky (age 12) shared information along with their personal stories of escape and the current Tibetan situation to interested people along the way.

Walk for Tibet at the White House

Jigme’s brother Kunga, sons Tenzin & Jensen, previous Walkers Marcus Moir, MIessa Myrick, Drew Top Goldsmith, & Donna Kim-Brand and fellow lovers of freedom joined the walk and rallied to welcome the Walkers for Tibet. How appropriate they spoke of independence, freedom of expression & peace at the White House on America’s Independence Day!

Norbu Legacy Lives On

They also expressed deep sorrow at the passing of both Dr. Thubten Norbu and Jigme-la, both of whom lived and, indeed, died on behalf of their mission to bring freedom to Tibet and, ultimately, to all people being suppressed. Key in the Norbu  approach to gaining Tibetan Rangzen was the call for compassion and living in peace on a daily basis as a foundation for sustainable freedom and World Peace. 

Ambassadors for World Peace will continue to develop itself as an organization to support the voice of Tibet and develop future leaders who become, literally, Ambassadors for World Peace in the spirit of the Norbu legacy.

Mrs. K Norbu-wife & mother of Tibetan Freedom Fighters

A news reporter based at Channel 5 in West Palm Beach, Florida, Drew Goodstein, caught the spirit of Ambassadors for World Peace and those who Walk for Tibet. He was able to arrange an exclusive interview with Mrs. Kunyang Norbu, wife of late  Rinpoche Dr. Thubten Norbu and mother of late Jigme Norbu. The interview took place at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, where the Norbu family were frequent guests of late artist Ann Norton, a longtime supporter of the Tibetan cause.

The Gardens is also where the Memorial Tribute to Jigme Norbu and Walk Completion Ceremony was held February 26,2011 after the 300 mile Walk for Tibet Florida.

Donna Kim-Brand, Cynthia Palmieri, Drew Goodstein,Kunyang Norbu- TV interview in support of Walks for Tibet

Mrs. Norbu spoke of the lifelong efforts of Dr. Norbu and Jigme-la and the many Walks for Tibet taking place this summer to keep the dream of Tibetan independence and culture alive.  Please support or join these walks, or help in any way you can to keep the flames of Tibetan  & all human freedom burning bright!  Thank you in advance.

June 22-July 4- NYC to Washington DC

July 19-25- Cape Cod to Boston

July 24- Miami to Key West

July 24 for 2 weeks- Australia

From: Ngawang Tashi, Advisory Regional Ngari Association New York

Sangha-Tibetan Freedom Fighter

Reflecting upon current global political transformation, we are reminded
that the world is constantly changing and nothing is permanent. Who
could have imagined such a wave of protests would sweep the regimes in
Tunisia, Egypt and others, which are till recently ruled by notorious
dictators who suddenly fell like a house of cards. But it all started
with street vendors in Tunisia standing up and crying out for their
basic rights. They paved the path of freedom for the rest of their
country.

Tibetan calendar completes its circle every 360 days, and we have a
saying, “Every 60 day’s history repeats itself”. In the 1940’s
when the most of the former colonial nations were gaining freedom from
European rulers, we lost our freedom to the Chinese government. 1.2
million Tibetans died as a direct result of the invasion, followed by
ongoing repression, and cultural and environmental destruction on the
Tibetan plateau.

We have been given a second chance. The revolutions in the Middle East
have reminded the world that change is possible, that dictators don’t
last forever. The Chinese regime is the largest dictatorship in the
world. We Tibetans and supporters should all unite and lead our struggle
for freedom. At this critical juncture, doing nothing and merely
expecting some divine intervention will be the most risky thing.

Therefore, some of us (Tibetans & friends) have shown the courage to start a
PEACE MARCH from New York to Washington, D.C, in the peak summer with temperatures over
100F. This will take approximately ten days to complete.

Lobga Leading Walk for Tibet

YOUR WISHES, SUPPORT, PRAYERS AND PARTICIPATION WILL HELP US IN THIS
ENDEAVOR. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE MARCH OR SUPPORT IT, PLEASE
CONTACT:

 Ngawang Tashi: (917) 500-4570 WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/NGAWANGTASHIRUTOG@GMAIL.COM_ 

or Sangha: (347) 735-1761 

March starts on June 22, 2011

Time-: 10:am
Venue: United Nations Ralph Bunche Park (47th Street & 1st Ave), New York City

Destination: Washington DC by July 4th (more details of route and finale events to follow)

Newark Peace Education Summit 2011His Holiness & Prof.Bob Thurman

HisHoliness summarized his message by proclaiming that peacemakers need four key elements:

VISION- as GLOBAL CITIZEN

REDUCE THE GAP BETWEEN RICH & POOR, with more EQUAL DISTRIBUTION

SELF CONFIDENCE- recognizing own value and worthiness fostered by loving upbringing

EDUCATION in BRAIN FUNCTION & ACHIEVING CALM MIND & INNER PEACE

Ambassadors for World Peace were represented at the conference by Donna Kim-Brand and Tina Rongers. Walk for Tibet wristbands were delivered personally to activist Russell Simmons, Nobel Laureate Jodi Williams, Prof. Thurman and interested others who support the cause of Tibetan independence. 

Tibet was showcased all weekend with a Tibetan bazaar and exhibition at Newark Museum, and a ceremonial pouring of the sand mandala into the Passaic River at the end of the conference by monks from Drepung Monastery. They also accepted wristbands and expressed solidarity with the work of Jigme Norbu and Ambassadors for World Peace.

Ambassadors for World Peace will soon be announcing some new activities designed to support you who rally for Tibetan freedom. We want to assist you in getting your voices heard.

Mandala Sand Ceremony

Donna Receiving Sand Blessing

Half way-Climbing for Freedom

Adam, gym owner in Jigme’s town of Bloomington, Indiana created Climbing for Freedom in honor of late Jigme Norbu’s 300 mile Walk for Tibet Florida. Gym members have volunteered to climb 1, 584, 000 feet, the equivalent of 300 miles, on Jacob’s Ladder. Kunga Norbu is diligently participating to help complete the symbolic walk.

Climbing for Freedom Honors Jigme Norbu’s Walk for Tibet

Heartfelt thanks to all who are participating. Funds raised will go to support the Children of Jigme Norbu Trust Fund.

You can also mail checks to the Children of Jigme Norbu Trust Fund, account number 5013396-074914274,                                            c/o Ambassadors for World Peace,

 P.O. Box 2163,

 Bloomington, Indiana 47402 USA