Taiwanese, Chinese Scholars to Attend Tibetan Studies Symposium
The first Conference on Tibetan Studies, organized by Tamkang University’s Center for Tibetan Studies, is set to take place June 9-10 at the university, with scholars from the two sides of the Taiwan Strait scheduled to
Tibetan Buddhists celebrate “Saka dawa” festival in Dharamsala
Tibetan Buddhists on Sunday celebrated “Saka Dawa,” one of their most important festivals, signifying three stages of Lord Buddha’s life.
Saga Dawa celebrated in Sikkim
Thousands, including monks and people in general, took part in a colourful rally here today to celebrate Saga Dawa, the annual festival that represents the three most important events of the life of Lord Buddha
Dalai Lama to pay a visit to Valley Isle next year
Nobel Prize-winning activist for peace, happiness and political freedom the Dalai Lama will come to Maui next April for a two-day visit.
Sikkim’s Buddhists meditate on waning influence
A group of shaven-headed boys dressed in maroon robes stand nervously under a tree clutching Buddhist texts, waiting their turn to show their mastery of the Tibetan scriptures to a stern-looking monk.
Years of abuse take toll
Even amid three days of doctor appointments at Mayo Clinic, even as he walks slowly with an oxygen tank hooked to his nose, 73-years-old Palden Gyatso wants to talk about Tibet.
Tibet Summer Camp
long treks, beautiful hills, scenic sunsets, perfect weather… Even the prospect of a 13-hour long bus journey didn’t deter us from dreaming of long walks to the waterfall