Burning of wildlife skins prohibited as tensions rise in Rebkong
Chinese authorities in Rebkong (Qinghai province) have banned the burning of a stockpile of wildlife skins in the main courtyard of Rongwo monastery. The situation is said to be tense across the Rebkong region as large numbers of troops and police have been seen patrolling the streets.
His Holiness’ Envoys Arrive in Beijing for Fifth Round of Talks
As indicated by the Kalon Tripa Samdhong Rinpoche during his public talk to new arrivals from Tibet at the Amravati Kalachakara, His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s envoys have begun the fifth round of talks
China denies Internet controls lead to arrests
Chinese people can freely access the Internet and the government has never arrested anyone for expressing an opinion on the Web, an official state newspaper said on Wednesday.
Buddhists, Muslims break ice
Jak Nyan Jik Zing, Jak Zang Jik Thun (On a bad day we fight, on good days, we meet) is an old Ladakhi adage. On the eve of Valentine’s Day, two communities are bringing back love to the rarefied Himalayan air.
His Holiness Appeals for Peace in Ladakh
His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed disappointment over the recent communal violence between the Buddhist and Muslim communities in Ladakh and appealed for peace.