Day Five: April 14, 2004
United Church of Christ Presentation

Who, What, When, and Where:
United Church Of Christ
7:30pm Shanksville, PA
Pastor Jay Shaffer

Synopsis: Many members of Jay Shaffer¹s congregation came out to hear the PeaceRiders discuss their motivations and share their sometimes-harrowing life stories. Jigme Norbu briefly introduced each Rider before several came to the podium to go into depth about why they chose to participate in the PeaceRide04 for Tibetan Independence and World Peace.

Speakers and their Key Points:

Jigme Norbu: Dedication of PeaceRide04 and continuance of his Father¹s work, as well as China¹s Human Rights Record.

Tenam: Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy of Non-Violence and its implementation in our daily lives

Tashi Dorjee: Importance of Youth involvement, motivation for Minnesota group, and the struggle the group went through in obtaining gear and items not Made in China.

Gendin Gyatso: Imprisonment and Life inside Tibet

Rabten Jamtso and Sonam Wangdu: Impact of occupation on the Sangha (Monastic Community): Panchen Lama, and Tenzin Delek Rinpoche.

Rinpo Tenzin: Life story of coming to America and Riding for Tibet

Douglas Herman: Politics of Tibetan movement, Progress through International support, Empowerment, and what is really happening Today inside Tibet.

Audio/Visual: Screening of ŒSatya: A prayer for the Enemy¹; A documentary about Nuns in Prison.

Q & A: Why does China want to have control of Tibet? What can we as individuals do? What is the current state of affairs inside Tibet: economic and educational standards? What travel concerns do Tibetans have?

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