Dalai Lama Initiates Mongolian Monks
The Dalai Lama elevated a group of Mongolian monks into the Buddhist priesthood’s higher ranks Friday, bolstering the country’s traditional faith as it struggles to re-establish itself following decades
Dalai-Lama Glad to Meet Delegation from Tuva in Mongolia
Delegation of Management of Kamby lama of Tuva arrived at Ulan Bator to meet with Dalai-Lama. Spiritual leader of Buddhists paid special attention to this delegation before heading to the historical temple of Ganden Tenchenling
European ‘Tibetan delegation’ in China riles Tibetan exiles
As China appears to have embarked on an all-out verbal assault on the Dalai Lama led by its hardline Tibet Autonomous Region party boss and Hu Jintao protégé Mr Zhang Qingli
Yaks say cheese in rural China
Villagers in Langdu, western China, are taking advantage of improved infrastructure and help from NGOs to develop a sustainable yak cheese industry, Simon Montlake reports.
Top Buddhist Officials Join in Persecution of Activist Monk
Human Rights in China (HRIC) has learned that Master Shengguan, a Buddhist monk and former political activist also known as Xu Zhiqiang, has been ordered to leave Jiangxi Province after local authorities in Yichun City
Qinghai-Tibet railway changing lives
The spectacular Qinghai-Tibet railway is the world’s highest and crosses the fabled “Roof of the World” as it snakes its way from southwest China to Lhasa.
Walking into history in the Himalayas
In his youth, the old man tramped along Himalayan mountain trails carrying truck and car parts on his back. He was a trader, a Buddhist entrepreneur who walked the high, lonely trails between Sikkim, now part of
China’s economy rides into Tibet
China is trying to revive poor rural regions through economic development. In Tibet, the plan has hit a snag: Ni Ma won’t slaughter his yaks.
Potala hub of battle to woo tourists
Qiangba Gesang sits in a room draped in crimson and yellow, the harsh northern sunlight streaming in from behind him, talking of the days when he would tie his horse to a stone pillar and run up the steps of the
Tibetan painting exhibition in Chennai
Four young Tibetans in their first attempt showcase their art composition in south Indian city Chennai completed their five day exhibition today.