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

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