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Two Tibetan monks make a sand painting of Avalokiteshvara's ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:17:57 GMT

(AP) - Two Tibetan monks make a sand painting of Avalokiteshvara's (Mercy Buddha's) mandala (a Hindu or Buddhist graphic symbol of the universe) during the Tibetan Culture Exhibition at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, July 3, 2009, to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1959 unsuccessful revolt against China that sent the Dalai Lama into exile. This exhibition include Tibetan antique, sculpture, Norbulingka Buddhist art, sand mandala painting, image and movie broadcasting during July 3-30 at the memorial hall. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Two Tibetan monks make a sand painting of Avalokiteshvara's ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:16:55 GMT

(AP) - Two Tibetan monks make a sand painting of Avalokiteshvara's (Mercy Buddha's) mandala (a Hindu or Buddhist graphic symbol of the universe) during the Tibetan Culture Exhibition at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan, to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1959 unsuccessful revolt against China that sent the Dalai Lama into exile. This exhibition include Tibetan antique, sculpture, Norbulingka Buddhist art, sand mandala painting, image and movie broadcasting during July 3-30 at the memorial hall. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Two Tibetan monks make a sand painting of Avalokiteshvara's ...

(AP) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:14:27 GMT

(AP) - Two Tibetan monks make a sand painting of Avalokiteshvara's (Mercy Buddha's) mandala (a Hindu or Buddhist graphic symbol of the universe), in front of a portrait of the Dalai Lama during the Tibetan Culture Exhibition at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Taipei, Taiwan, to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1959 unsuccessful revolt against China that sent the Dalai Lama into exile. This exhibition include Tibetan antique, sculpture, Norbulingka Buddhist art, sand mandala painting, image and movie broadcasting during July 3-30 at the memorial hall. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Police detain Tibetan protesters when as they try to march towards ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:48:40 GMT

(Reuters) - Police detain Tibetan protesters when as they try to march towards the Tibetan border at Kavre district some 75 km (120 miles) from Kathmandu June 26, 2009. A group of Tibetan refugees living in Kathmandu took a "peace march towards Tibet' demanding the basic human rights, stop killing innocent people, allow free media, make public the where about of the political prisoners in Tibet and start dialogue between Chinese leader Hu Jintao and Dalai lama. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEPAL POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY)

REFILE - CORRECTING DAY IN SECOND SENTENCE AND SPELLING OF DISTRICT A ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:14:47 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING DAY IN SECOND SENTENCE AND SPELLING OF DISTRICT A Tibetan protester takes part in a rally to reach the Tibetan border at Shidhupalchowk district, some 75km (47 miles) from Kathmandu, June 26, 2009. A group of Tibetan refugees living in Kathmandu on Friday attempted a peace march towards Tibet demanding basic human rights, the stopping of the killing of innocent people, free media, knowledge of the whereabouts of political prisoners in Tibet and the opening of dialogue between Chinese President Hu Jintao and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEPAL POLITICS CONFLICT)

REFILE - CORRECTING DAY IN SECOND SENTENCE AND SPELLING OF DISTRICT A ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:11:31 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING DAY IN SECOND SENTENCE AND SPELLING OF DISTRICT A policeman arrests a Tibetan protester trying to reach the Tibetan border at Shindhupalchowk district, some 75km (47 miles) from Kathmandu, June 26, 2009. A group of Tibetan refugees living in Kathmandu on Friday attempted a peace march towards Tibet demanding basic human rights, the stopping of the killing of innocent people, free media, knowledge of the whereabouts of political prisoners in Tibet and the opening of dialogue between Chinese President Hu Jintao and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEPAL POLITICS CONFLICT)

REFILE - CORRECTING DAY IN SECOND SENTENCE A policeman stops ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:10:13 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING DAY IN SECOND SENTENCE A policeman stops Tibetan protesters trying to reach the Tibetan border at Kavre district, some 75km (47 miles) from Kathmandu, June 26, 2009. A group of Tibetan refugees living in Kathmandu on Friday attempted a peace march towards Tibet demanding basic human rights, the stopping of the killing of innocent people, free media, knowledge of the whereabouts of political prisoners in Tibet and the opening of dialogue between Chinese President Hu Jintao and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEPAL POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

REFILE - CORRECTING DAY IN SECOND SENTENCE AND SPELLING OF DISTRICT Police ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:07:59 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING DAY IN SECOND SENTENCE AND SPELLING OF DISTRICT Police arrest Tibetan protesters trying to reach the Tibetan border at Shidhupalchowk district, some 75km (47 miles) from Kathmandu, June 26, 2009. A group of Tibetan refugees living in Kathmandu on Friday attempted a peace march towards Tibet demanding basic human rights, the stopping of the killing of innocent people, free media, knowledge of the whereabouts of political prisoners in Tibet and the opening of dialogue between Chinese President Hu Jintao and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEPAL POLITICS CONFLICT)

REFILE - CORRECTING DAY IN SECOND SENTENCE Police arrest Tibetan ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:06:47 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING DAY IN SECOND SENTENCE Police arrest Tibetan protesters trying to reach the Tibetan border at Kavre district, some 75km (47 miles) from Kathmandu, June 26, 2009. A group of Tibetan refugees living in Kathmandu on Friday attempted a peace march towards Tibet demanding basic human rights, the stopping of the killing of innocent people, free media, knowledge of the whereabouts of political prisoners in Tibet and the opening of dialogue between Chinese President Hu Jintao and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEPAL POLITICS CONFLICT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

REFILE - CORRECTING DAY IN SECOND SENTENCE Police arrest Tibetan ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:05:39 GMT

REFILE - CORRECTING DAY IN SECOND SENTENCE Police with batons ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:04:28 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING DAY IN SECOND SENTENCE Police with batons charge at Tibetan refugees trying to reach the Tibetan border at Kavre district, some 75km (47 miles) from Kathmandu, June 26, 2009. A group of Tibetan refugees living in Kathmandu on Friday attempted a peace march towards Tibet demanding basic human rights, the stopping of the killing of innocent people, free media, knowledge of the whereabouts of political prisoners in Tibet and the opening of dialogue between Chinese President Hu Jintao and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEPAL POLITICS CONFLICT)

A Tibetan protester takes part in a rally to reach the Tibetan ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:28:12 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan protester takes part in a rally to reach the Tibetan border at Shidhupalchwok district, some 75km (47 miles) from Kathmandu, June 26, 2009. A group of Tibetan refugees living in Kathmandu on Thursday attempted a peace march towards Tibet demanding basic human rights, the stopping of the killing of innocent people, free media, knowledge of the whereabouts of political prisoners in Tibet and the opening of dialogue between Chinese President Hu Jintao and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEPAL POLITICS CONFLICT)

A policeman arrests a Tibetan protester trying to reach the ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:27:01 GMT

(Reuters) - A policeman arrests a Tibetan protester trying to reach the Tibetan border at Shindhupalchwok district, some 75km (47 miles) from Kathmandu, June 26, 2009. A group of Tibetan refugees living in Kathmandu on Thursday attempted a peace march towards Tibet demanding basic human rights, the stopping of the killing of innocent people, free media, knowledge of the whereabouts of political prisoners in Tibet and the opening of dialogue between Chinese President Hu Jintao and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEPAL POLITICS CONFLICT)

Police arrest Tibetan protesters trying to reach the Tibetan ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:22:06 GMT

(Reuters) - Police arrest Tibetan protesters trying to reach the Tibetan border at Shidhupalchwok district, some 75km (47 miles) from Kathmandu, June 26, 2009. A group of Tibetan refugees living in Kathmandu on Thursday attempted a peace march towards Tibet demanding basic human rights, the stopping of the killing of innocent people, free media, knowledge of the whereabouts of political prisoners in Tibet and the opening of dialogue between Chinese President Hu Jintao and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. REUTERS/Shruti Shrestha (NEPAL POLITICS CONFLICT)

Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, delivers a ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:15:18 GMT

(Reuters) - Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, delivers a lecture on basic principles of Buddhist philosophy at the Tibetan Children's Village School in the northern Indian hill town of Dharamsala June 24, 2009. REUTERS/Abhishek Madhukar (INDIA EDUCATION RELIGION)

Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, delivers a ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:13:09 GMT

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, seated top, gestures ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:10 GMT

(AP) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, seated top, gestures as he speaks to Tibetan students at the Tibetan Children's Village School in Dharmsala, India, Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The Dalai Lama is holding a two-day long introduction to Tibetan Buddhism for Tibetan students from all over India beginning Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)

Tibetans arrive to hear spiritual leader the Dalai Lama speak ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:59:21 GMT

(AP) - Tibetans arrive to hear spiritual leader the Dalai Lama speak at the Tibetan Children's Village School, as Buddhist flags decorate the path leading to the venue in Dharmsala, India, Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The Dalai Lama will be holding a two-day long introduction to Tibetan Buddhism for Tibetan students from all over India. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama gestures as he speaks ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:52:13 GMT

(AP) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama gestures as he speaks to Tibetan students at the Tibetan Children's Village School in Dharmsala, India, Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The Dalai Lama is holding a two-day long introduction to Tibetan Buddhism for Tibetan students from all over India beginning Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama gestures as he speaks ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:45:11 GMT

In this photo taken Thursday, June 18, 2009, a monk holds a ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:58:07 GMT

(AP) - In this photo taken Thursday, June 18, 2009, a monk holds a mobile phone and sunglasses at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China. After protests against Chinese rule in 2008 the government purged Buddhist monasteries which have been at the center of anti-government sentiment and intensified a vilification campaign against the exiled Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

In this photo taken Saturday, June 20, 2009, Buddhists walk ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:56:55 GMT

(AP) - In this photo taken Saturday, June 20, 2009, Buddhists walk through a courtyard at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China. After protests against Chinese rule in 2008 the government purged Buddhist monasteries which have been at the center of anti-government sentiment and intensified a vilification campaign against the exiled Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

In this photo taken Friday, June 19, 2009, Buddhists pray in ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:55:04 GMT

(AP) - In this photo taken Friday, June 19, 2009, Buddhists pray in front of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China. After protests against Chinese rule in 2008 the government purged Buddhist monasteries which have been at the center of anti-government sentiment and intensified a vilification campaign against the exiled Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama.(AP Photo/Greg Baker)

In this photo taken Saturday, June 20, 2009, a security camera ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:54:06 GMT

(AP) - In this photo taken Saturday, June 20, 2009, a security camera is seen on the pathway below the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China. Security cameras can be seen throughout the city, which saw a security clampdown following large protests against Chinese rule in March 2008. The Potala Palace was the former home of the Dalai Lama before he fled Tibet after a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

In this photo taken Friday, June 19, 2009, security guards keep ...

(AP) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:48:27 GMT

(AP) - In this photo taken Friday, June 19, 2009, security guards keep watch over Buddhist pilgrims as they walk on the Barkhor, the circular route around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China. After demonstrations against Chinese rule swept the Tibetan plateau 16 months ago, China tightened monitoring of Tibet's Buddhist clergy, who have often been at the forefront of calls for Tibetan independence and the return of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

A Tibetan Buddhist monk explains the makeup of the human mind ...

(AP) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:08:16 GMT

(AP) - A Tibetan Buddhist monk explains the makeup of the human mind to visitors at a science exhibition organized under the Tibetan Monastic Science Initiative which began in 2000 at the request of the Dalai Lama, in Dharmsala, India, Tuesday, June 23, 2009. 50 Buddhist monks have been undergoing training in western science under the initiative. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)

Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama listens after ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:02:57 GMT

(Reuters) - Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama listens after his arrival at Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport near Paris on June 6, 2009. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen

Monks walk along a modern shopping street in Lhasa, the capital ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:06:22 GMT

(AP) - Monks walk along a modern shopping street in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Saturday, June 20, 2009. After demonstrations against Chinese rule swept the Tibetan plateau 16 months ago, China tightened monitoring of Tibet's Buddhist clergy, who have often been at the forefront of calls for Tibetan independence and the return of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

A Buddhist carries a Budweiser umbrella as he spins prayer wheels ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:06:01 GMT

(AP) - A Buddhist carries a Budweiser umbrella as he spins prayer wheels on the pathway below the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Saturday, June 20, 2009. The Potala Palace was the former home of the Dalai Lama before he fled Tibet after a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. The city saw a security clampdown following large protests against Chinese rule in March 2008, but recently reopened to foreign tourists. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

A Buddhist spins prayer wheels on the pathway below the Potala ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:04:45 GMT

(AP) - A Buddhist spins prayer wheels on the pathway below the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Saturday, June 20, 2009. The Potala Palace was the former home of the Dalai Lama before he fled Tibet after a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. The city saw a security clampdown following large protests against Chinese rule in March 2008, but recently reopened to foreign tourists. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

Crowds are reflected in water in water in front of the Potala ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:04:14 GMT

(AP) - Crowds are reflected in water in water in front of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Saturday, June 20, 2009. The Potala Palace was the former home of the Dalai Lama before he fled Tibet after a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

A security camera is seen on the pathway below the Potala Palace ...

(AP) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:03:01 GMT

(AP) - A security camera is seen on the pathway below the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Saturday, June 20, 2009. Security cameras can be seen throughout the city, which saw a security clampdown following large protests against Chinese rule in March 2008. The Potala Palace was the former home of the Dalai Lama before he fled Tibet after a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

Buddhists prostrate themselves in front of the Potala Palace ...

(AP) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:22:22 GMT

(AP) - Buddhists prostrate themselves in front of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Saturday, June 20, 2009. The Potala Palace was the former home of the Dalai Lama before he fled Tibet after a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. Foreign tourists have had sporadic access to Tibet in the past 16 months since China imposed a security clampdown following large protests against Chinese rule in March 2008, but in recent months the region has been opened to foreign tourists again. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

A stop sign is seen at the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital ...

(AP) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:22:02 GMT

(AP) - A stop sign is seen at the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Saturday, June 20, 2009. The Potala Palace was the former home of the Dalai Lama before he fled Tibet after a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. Foreign tourists have had sporadic access to Tibet in the past 16 months since China imposed a security clampdown following large protests against Chinese rule in March, 2008, but in recent months the region has been opened to foreign tourists again. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

A Buddhist woman rests in a doorway at the Potala Palace in ...

(AP) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:21:41 GMT

(AP) - A Buddhist woman rests in a doorway at the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Saturday, June 20, 2009. The Potala Palace was the former home of the Dalai Lama before he fled Tibet after a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. Foreign tourists have had sporadic access to Tibet in the past 16 months since China imposed a security clampdown following large protests against Chinese rule in March, 2008, but in recent months the region has been opened to foreign tourists again. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

Tourists look at the view from the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the ...

(AP) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:21:21 GMT

(AP) - Tourists look at the view from the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Saturday, June 20, 2009. The Potala Palace was the former home of the Dalai Lama before he fled Tibet after a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. Foreign tourists have had sporadic access to Tibet in the past 16 months since China imposed a security clampdown following large protests against Chinese rule in March 2008, but in recent months the region has been opened to foreign tourists again. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

Tourists walk through the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital ...

(AP) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:21:00 GMT

(AP) - Tourists walk through the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Saturday, June 20, 2009. The Potala Palace was the former home of the Dalai Lama before he fled Tibet after a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. Foreign tourists have had sporadic access to Tibet in the past 16 months since China imposed a security clampdown following large protests against Chinese rule in March 2008, but in recent months the region has been opened to foreign tourists again. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

Tourists walk through the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital ...

(AP) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:18:11 GMT

(AP) - Tourists walk through the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Saturday, June 20, 2009. The Potala Palace was the former home of the Dalai Lama before he fled Tibet after a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. Foreign tourists have had sporadic access to Tibet in the past 16 months since China imposed a security clampdown following large protests against Chinese rule in March, 2008, but in recent months the region has been opened to foreign tourists again. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

A woman carries her baby at the entrance to the Jokhang Temple ...

(AP) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:59:53 GMT

(AP) - A woman carries her baby at the entrance to the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, early Friday, June 19, 2009. After demonstrations against Chinese rule swept the Tibetan plateau 16 months ago, China tightened monitoring of Tibet's Buddhist clergy, who have often been at the forefront of calls for Tibetan independence and the return of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

Buddhists walk on the Barkhor, the circular pilgrimage route ...

(AP) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:59:22 GMT

(AP) - Buddhists walk on the Barkhor, the circular pilgrimage route around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, early Friday, June 19, 2009. After demonstrations against Chinese rule swept the Tibetan plateau 16 months ago, China tightened monitoring of Tibet's Buddhist clergy, who have often been at the forefront of calls for Tibetan independence and the return of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

Monks and pilgrims walk on the Barkhor, the circular pilgrimage ...

(AP) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:58:52 GMT

(AP) - Monks and pilgrims walk on the Barkhor, the circular pilgrimage route around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, early Friday, June 19, 2009. After demonstrations against Chinese rule swept the Tibetan plateau 16 months ago, China tightened monitoring of Tibet's Buddhist clergy, who have often been at the forefront of calls for Tibetan independence and the return of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

A monk rests in a market before it opens, near the Jokhang Temple ...

(AP) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:56:12 GMT

(AP) - A monk rests in a market before it opens, near the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Friday, June 19, 2009. After demonstrations against Chinese rule swept the Tibetan plateau 16 months ago, China tightened monitoring of Tibet's Buddhist clergy, who have often been at the forefront of calls for Tibetan independence and the return of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

Security guards keep watch over Buddhist pilgrims as they walk ...

(AP) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:55:50 GMT

(AP) - Security guards keep watch over Buddhist pilgrims as they walk on the Barkhor, the circular route around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, early Friday, June 19, 2009. After demonstrations against Chinese rule swept the Tibetan plateau 16 months ago, China tightened monitoring of Tibet's Buddhist clergy, who have often been at the forefront of calls for Tibetan independence and the return of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

Monks walk on the Barkhor, the route where pilgrims circle the ...

(AP) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:55:10 GMT

(AP) - Monks walk on the Barkhor, the route where pilgrims circle the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Friday, June 19, 2009. After demonstrations against Chinese rule swept the Tibetan plateau 16 months ago, China tightened monitoring of Tibet's Buddhist clergy, who have often been at the forefront of calls for Tibetan independence and the return of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

Security guards keep watch in an alley behind the Jokhang Temple ...

(AP) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:54:10 GMT

(AP) - Security guards keep watch in an alley behind the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Friday, June 19, 2009. After demonstrations against Chinese rule swept the Tibetan plateau 16 months ago, China tightened monitoring of Tibet's Buddhist clergy, who have often been at the forefront of calls for Tibetan independence and the return of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

A monk rests at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of ...

(AP) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:48:40 GMT

(AP) - A monk rests at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Thursday, June 18, 2009. After demonstrations against Chinese rule swept the Tibetan plateau 16 months ago, China tightened monitoring of Tibet's Buddhist clergy, who have often been at the forefront of calls for Tibetan independence and the return of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

Visitors walk through the square in front of the Jokhang Temple ...

(AP) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:47:24 GMT

(AP) - Visitors walk through the square in front of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Thursday, June 18, 2009. After demonstrations against Chinese rule swept the Tibetan plateau 16 months ago, China tightened monitoring of Tibet's Buddhist clergy, who have often been at the forefront of calls for Tibetan independence and the return of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

A monk rests at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of ...

(AP) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:34:21 GMT

An old woman pours yak butter oil to fuel candles at the Jokhang ...

(AP) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:32:51 GMT

(AP) - An old woman pours yak butter oil to fuel candles at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Thursday, June 18, 2009. After demonstrations against Chinese rule swept the Tibetan plateau 16 months ago, China tightened monitoring of Tibet's Buddhist clergy, who have often been at the forefront of calls for Tibetan independence and the return of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)

A monk walks along a path at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the ...

(AP) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:32:35 GMT

(AP) - A monk walks along a path at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, China, Thursday, June 18, 2009. After demonstrations against Chinese rule swept the Tibetan plateau 16 months ago, China tightened monitoring of Tibet's Buddhist clergy, who have often been at the forefront of calls for Tibetan independence and the return of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. (AP Photo/Greg Baker)