Happy birthday Joe, and thank you... Posted on Aug 20 Joe Strummer would have been 59 on Saturday, August 21st. The legendary co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead singer of the English punk rock band The Clash first influenced me 25 years ago, via a mix tape, that I played repeatedly on my Radio Shack cassette player... Read the full tribute on HuffingtonPost/Impact!

Great event at Jivamukti! Posted on Aug 9 We had over 80 people attend the talk with Palden Gyatso at Jivamukti Yoga this past Friday. We were able to pass out information of Built on Respect, Free Burma Alliance and Students for A Free Tibet. Palden wanted to personally thank all who attended!

Built on Respect presents a night with Palden Gyatso in NYC Posted on Jul 18 OVERCOMING ANGER AND GENERATING COMPASSION: Palden Gyatso on 33 years as a political prisoner On August 6th at 8 PM: Built on Respect, in conjunction with Students for A Free Tibet, the Free Burma Alliance and Jivamukti Yoga invite you to a Q&A with Palden Gyatso. Palden Gyatso is a Tibetan monk who suffered 33 years in prison in Tibet. He attributes the work of human rights organizations for his release - everyday people using their voices to support him. Today, there are still hundreds of political prisoners in prisons in Tibet. At 79, Palden is full of life, wit and wisdom. He campaigns tirelessly for political prisoners, human rights and awareness for Tibet. A life-long Buddhist, Palden is a gifted speaker on meditation, he says that only through meditation was he able to survive his sentences, and have compassion for his oppressors. He has presented before the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva and the Human Rights Forum in Oslo. He is also the author of 'Fire Under the Snow.' Join us at Jivamukti Yoga - 841 Broadway , 2nd floor New York, NY 10003 Tel: (212) 353-0214 To learn more or RSVP click here.

Showing Geshela's movie at the Main Temple! Posted on Jun 18 Tonite (6/19) at the Main Temple in Dharamsala! 7:30 PM International Campaign for Tibet, Students for a Free Tibet, Common Ground, Peak Art and Built on Respect present 'Journey From Zanskar' FREE!!!!!!! Click to learn more about Save Zanskar!

Benefit concert in Italy! Posted on Jun 11 Blood for Unity is hosting a benefit on July 3rd in Torino, THANK YOU! Check the amazing trailer here!

In good company... Posted on Mar 25 Thanks to Shambhala Sun for including Built On Respect as part of Helping Tibet: An online resource guide -- part of their current issue featuring the Dalai Lama.

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