China Plots to Repeat Panchen Lama on Dalai Lama
In its latest and most serious ever attempt to interfere in Tibet’s traditional system of recognising lamas, China has gone to the extent of saying
Pilgrims, Parks and Pillars: Tourism in Tibet
For years, the Chinese government has been proclaiming that Tourism is a “pillar” industry, which will sustain the economic takeoff of Tibet.
Deadly Bird Flu Comes to Tibet
At least 5,000 migratory birds have died from avian influenza at Tso-Ngon (Lake Kokonor) in the Amdo region of Tibet since early May 2005, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Western Companies Under Fire for Derailing Tibet
Canadian companies involved in the controversial Gormo-Lhasa railway, the cornerstone of China’s Great Leap West, which is now due for completion in 2006, have drawn fire from Tibet groups
Truth from Facts
In a new and important book entitled, “State Growth and Social Exclusion in Tibet: Challenges of Recent Economic Growth”, development economist Andrew Martin Fischer debunks the myth that economic growth will automatically reduce poverty.
Tibetan Fate in the Greater Mekong Sub-region
While most of us were celebrating the Dalai Lama’s 70th birthday, the Chinese premier Wen Jiabao met with prime ministers from mainland southeast Asia in the city of Kunming for a summit meeting of the Greater Mekong Sub-region
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living
On 6 July in the presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, a brand new book, Mahatma Gandhi and His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Non-violence and Compassion, was launched to mark the 70th birthday of the Tibetan leader in Dharamsala.
Tibetan tea with maska pav
We are like the gypsies, adapting easily to our constantly changing surroundings,” says Kamal Karma Lama with the serene smile of all mountain people.
Mountain comes to Mumbai
The story is told about the first Tibetans who came to Mumbai. They went to the top of a BEST double decker. The engine roared to life, and the bus began to move.
Kalon Tripa to Visit Ladakh
Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche on Tuesday, 21 July, will set off on a week-long visit to Leh, Ladakh.