Human Rights Are NOT a Trend
MTV and Jersey Shore cast show hypocrisy jumping on “It Gets Better” train while mocking transgender people.
A Tribute to Joe Strummer: Use Your Voice
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
Opinion=Opression: Risking Death to Make a Movie
Tibetan filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen was sentenced to six years imprisonment for “subversion” for interviewing ordinary Tibetans on their true feelings about the Beijing Olympics and the Chinese occupation of Tibet.
Interview with Palden Gyatso, Part 1
Heidi Minx interviews Tibetan monk Palden Gyatso about his life, 33 years inside Chinese prison as a political prisoner, and what he endured.
Save Zanskar DIY: Supporting an Endangered Culture From Your Living Room
As some of you may have read on my blog, or on the International Campaign for Tibet’s blog, I have been fortunate enough to work with and teach a VERY amazing man. I adore Geshela, and cherish the time I spend with him. Today, we received copies of the movie made about him and Damchoe — and the children for whom they care.
Heidi Minx is a Robin Hood Lionheart!
Please show your support for DOOM! Magazine’s Heidi Minx and Built on Respect who is participating in the Robin Hood: Lionhearts contest. In connection with Russell Crow’s new Robin Hood movie, opening in Theaters on May 14, 2010, Universal Studios is running a contest to award individuals that participate in worthy causes. Voting ends on [...]
Heidiminx on fighting for what’s right — and appreciating the bruises
Two years ago, I started Built on Respect to support the Tibetan community, and fight for human rights awareness. I’m not sure how, but looking back I now see that at that same time I changed my practice; I hadn’t been reading dharma books or meditating. Instead, there was a transformation. I went with the most basic things I knew — practice compassion, and watch my mind.
Offering a Home to Creativity
The streets of Dharamsala are filled with juxtaposition — a culture previously isolated has collided with the modern world at an astoundingly fast pace. The first generation of elders’ offspring are now easily having their own children — Tibetans who have never been to their homeland.
Hard work, tattoos and changing the status quo
I arrived in Delhi 12 days ago, and this has been the first time I’ve had time to write about what EXACTLY I’ve been doing for 12 days.
Human Rights Videos
About two weeks ago, I found a video on FaceBook — it explained human rights. What made it interesting to me was that it started off asking people on the street WHAT ARE human rights? People were better able to explain what they weren’t — but not what they were.
Common Ground: Young people making a difference
Wen King, only 25 years old, has built something amazing in Dharamsala, India — a place where there is no agenda, just a Common Ground for conversation.
Tea parties, political prisoners, chocolate, and Obama to Beijing
It’s been a week of more ‘small’ things. But pennies are small, and they make dollars.
Humility, amongst other thoughts…
Humility and selling don’t always go hand in hand. I know, totally strange sentence to start a blog with, but it was what came to mind after Monday’s occurrences.
Heidi Minx – Snow Lion Tattoos
Thanks to Tasha at NYHC Tattoos for doing my Tibetan Snow Lion tattoo and to Jeffro at Raised Fist for taping this!
Built on Respect: Alan Robert PSA
Alan was wonderful to tape this PSA backstage at his Spoiler NYC and Life of Agony concert. Thank you Alan!
Built On Respect: Cameron Mathison PSA
Cameron was wonderful and taped this PSA to help support the Donate One Dollar Drive. (Thank you Cam!)
Built On Respect: Vinnie Stigma PSA
I caught Vinnie at the tattoo shop one evening and we taped this! Thanks Vinnie!
Built On Respect: Freddy Cricien PSA
Freddy and I caught up at Skarhead! I’ve been doing PSAs backstage, so they are not fancy! But, I’m hoping you’ll support, repost, and enjoy them.
Built On Respect: Hope Center Conversation Classes
Footage from conversation classes at the Hope Center in Dharamsala, India.
Built On Respect: Interview with Kusang at Hope Education Center
I did this interview with Kusang in July ’08 at the Hope Center, in Dharamsala, India. This is the group I will be working with when I return in February.
Built On Respect: Sick Of It All PSA
Special thanks to Sick of it All for taping this PSA for Built on Respect. Please, feel free to repost it!
