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Guru Padmasambhava: The Lotus-Born Master and His Sacred Bond with Tibet
Guru Padmasambhava, revered as Guru Rinpoche, meaning "Precious Master," stands as one of the most towering spiritual figures in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. Regarded…
Read more →Losar in Tibet: How It Has Changed Over the Years after occupation
Losar (Tibetan New Year) has undergone significant transformation inside areas under the People’s Republic of China since the 1950s. The changes reflect broader political shi…
Read more →Destroying Heaven: The Tragedy of Larung Gar
High in the rolling hills of Serta County in eastern Tibet once thrived a sea of crimson, tens of thousands of red-robed monks and nuns devoted to study, meditation, and the pursui…
Read more →Candle March in Bodh Gaya as Tibetan Monks Raise Voice Against Chinese Atrocities
Bodh Gaya, Bihar – The sacred land of Bodh Gaya, revered as the seat of Buddha’s enlightenment, witnessed a powerful display of peace and resistance on Sunday. Hundreds…
Read more →Tibetans Vanish Without Trial: China’s Incommunicado Detention in Ngaba County Must End
Ngaba County in Sichuan Province (historical Amdo region of Tibet) continues to be a hotspot of repression, where Chinese authorities routinely detain Tibetans incommunicado &mdash…
Read more →India Rejects Chinese Interference on Succession of HH Dalai Lama
As the world prepares to celebrate the 90th birthday of His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, his recent announcement affirming the Gaden Phodrang Trust as the sole auth…
Read more →Resilience Amid Ruins: Tibetan Unity Shines Through in Earthquake Aftermath
In the wake of the devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Tibet on January 7, 2025, the Tibetan community has demonstrated remarkable resilience and unity.The disaster, w…
Read more →China’s Military Deployment and Massive Crackdown at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy
China’s latest military deployment at the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, Serthar County, Karze, signifies yet another attempt to tighten control over Tibetan religious institut…
Read more →17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje to return to India After Exile?
Ogyen Trinley Dorje, the 17th Karmapa and one of Tibet’s most prominent religious figures, may soon return to India after living in exile since December 1999. The Tibetan spi…
Read more →China Restricts Religious Debate Event for Tibetan Monks
Chinese authorities in Sichuan province’s Tibetan-populated Sershul county have imposed stringent restrictions on a major Buddhist philosophical debate event, significantly s…
Read more →Historic Presentation of Buddha Relics to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
In a momentous event that resonates deeply with Buddhist devotees worldwide, a delegation of Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka made a pilgrimage to Dharamshala on April 4th to present …
Read more →Chinese Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Tibetan Students Outside Classes and Religious Activities During Winter Break
Source: Radio Free Asia Chinese authorities are stepping up efforts to enforce a ban on Tibetan students from participating in outside classes and engaging in religious activities …
Read more →Chinese Authorities Ban New Monks from Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Amid Tightened Religious Controls
Source: Radio Free Asia Chinese authorities have recently implemented a ban on the enrollment of new monks at the Khyungbum Lura Monastery located in Chamdo prefecture, eastern Tib…
Read more →His Holiness the Dalai Lama Receives Long Life Blessings in Bodhgaya
Source: Tibet.net His Holiness the Dalai Lama was honored in a solemn ceremony at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, where prayers and offerings were made fo…
Read more →Bharat Tibbat Sahyog Manch Organizes 12th Tawang Tirth Yatra, Advocating Tibet Support and Solidarity
The Bharat Tibbat Sahyog Manch's (BTSM) Assam Prant orchestrated the 12th Tawang Tirth Yatra, a profound spiritual pilgrimage signifying support and solidarity for Tibet, as pe…
Read more →Tibetan Buddhist Monk Detained by Chinese Authorities for Contacting People Outside the Region
A Tibetan Buddhist monk named Kunchok Dakpa has been arrested and detained by Chinese authorities in Gansu province for allegedly contacting people outside the far-western region. …
Read more →Tibetan Man Arrested and Detained for Initiating Buddhist Group without Registration
A Tibetan man from Shigatse, Tibet, has been arrested and detained by local police for allegedly initiating a Buddhist group on a social media platform without registration. The ma…
Read more →Sikyong Penpa Tsering visits Mexican Congress Parliament, meets Deputies
Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the political leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile, embarked on a momentous official visit to Mexico City on Saturday, October 7, 2023, marking a signif…
Read more →His Holiness the Dalai Lama Announces Year-End Dharma Promotion Itinerary includes visits to Sikkim, Sera Monastery, Bodh Gaya, and More
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has unveiled his end-of-year Dharma promotion itinerary, responding to prayers and invitations from various Buddhist institutions and believers. The spi…
Read more →China Restricts Tibetan Devotees from Attending Key Buddhist Kalachakra Sermon in Tibet
Chinese authorities have taken the unprecedented step of barring Tibetan devotees from attending the Kalachakra, a significant Buddhist event led by the prominent lama Gungthang Ri…
Read more →His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to Visit Sikkim in October on a Five-Day Trip
In a momentous announcement, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang revealed that the 14th Dalai Lama, the revered spiritual leader of Tibetans, will embark on a five-day visit to Sikkim…
Read more →Chinese Government Hosts U.N. Ambassadors on Carefully Orchestrated Tibet Tour Ahead of Human Rights Review
In an apparent bid to shape perceptions ahead of an upcoming international review of its human rights record, the Chinese government recently organized a visit to Tibet for a group…
Read more →Tibets beloved annual yogurt festival was spoiled by a heavy police presence RFA
According to sources in China's western region, this year's centuries-old yogurt celebration in Tibet has been ruined by a large police presence and harsh restrictions on T…
Read more →Chinese Authorities Erasing Records of Politically-Motivated Verdicts Against Tibetans, Concealing Repression
Chinese authorities have been systematically removing records of court verdicts involving Tibetans accused of "endangering state security" from publicly accessible databa…
Read more →CCP Imposes Ideology Tests on Tibetan Monks and Nuns in Tibet
Source: ICT-Germany In a significant move to gain control over Tibetan Buddhism, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has implemented measures to ensure ideological conformity among T…
Read more →Prominent Karma Kagyu Teacher, Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, Passes Away at 91
Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, a highly respected and influential teacher of the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, has passed away at the age of 91. His demise marks a significan…
Read more →Chinese Archaeological Discoveries in Tibet Contradict State`s Destruction of Tibetan Heritage
Chinese archaeologists have discovered the highest known archaeological site in China, called Dingqiong cave, in Qiongguo Township, Zhongba County, Shigatse City, according to a re…
Read more →Explained: China`s Tool of Renaming to Assert its Propaganda
China has once again stirred controversy with its move to rename 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian state that Beijing claims as South Tibet. The Chinese Ministry of Civil A…
Read more →Explained: Shoton Opera Festival
On March 19th, the 26th Shoton Festival took place in Mundgod with Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche serving as the main guest. The 10-day opera festival featured 11 troupes and was attend…
Read more →Free Tibet: New report highlights human rights abuses in Tibet
Source: Free Tibet A new report, which was released on January 23, 2023 by the London-based NGO Free Tibet and its charitable research arm, Tibet Watch, details previously unreport…
Read more →Significance of Sikkim for Buddhism and His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Introduction Tibetan Spiritual Leader, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to visit Sikkim from October 10 to 14 this year. Sikkim's Chief Minister, Prem Singh Tamang, has officia…
Read more →What was Worth a Watch! -Tibetan Film Edition.
Was it during the scorching, sweat dripping hot summer afternoon period in the video lab laughing at Thanu being chased by Anu or was it way before that when I first watched a Tibe…
Read more →The Dalai Lamas Journey to Ladakh: Tracing His Visits and Teachings in the Region
“Down on the plains there’s so much cloud and rain, I missed the blue sky. So, I flew up to Ladakh and the clear blue sky became visible again”. Thousands of peop…
Read more →All we have are our stories: Bhuchung Kata on Aha Moments and role of social media
We caught up with Bhuchung Kata la, whose talk show Aha Moments has captivated audience with his unique interviewing style and engaging conversations. He recently wrapped up an inc…
Read more →Life and Legacy of 10th Panchen Lama
25th April 2023, marked the 34th birthday of the 11th Panchen Lama Gedun Choekyi Nyima, who has remained till now, missing for 28 years, after the Chinese government kidnapped him …
Read more →I want to keep exploring, learning and representing Tibet in the world of art: Illustrator Tenzin Gonpo speaks on his art, social media and Tibetanness
Tenzin Gonpo is an illustrator whose simplistic and recognizable works have gained him popularity among social media users. With illustrations depicting different aspects of Tibeta…
Read more →On the occasion of Human Rights Day, why should we discuss Tibet?
By Tenzin Samphel An 81-year-old Tibetan named Taphun set himself on fire on March 27, 2022; it was the last known case of a person on a long list of Tibetans who have self-immolat…
Read more →Big Brother is Watching You: Surveillance in Tibet
By Jyotsna Jayaram, Tenzin Tsetan and Tenzin Samphel Lately, there has been a lot of discussion about the use of surveillance by China in occupied Tibet. Thanks to reports by Human…
Read more →Pah-Lak, a play we Tibetans must entertain to remember who we are
Tenzing Dhamdul, Research Associate FNVA, New Delhi The set-up: It was pouring cats and dogs in New Delhi but people came in scores including our Indian sisters and brothers who ma…
Read more →Tracking and Decoding China-appointed Panchen Lama Gyaltsen Norbu’s visits to Tibet
Tenzin Tseten and Lakshmi P His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, during his visit to Ladakh, was accorded a hero’s welcome. Hundreds gathered to welcome him as he reached Ladakh…
Read more →China’s push for ‘Buddhism with Chinese Characteristics’ explained
By Tenzin Tseten and Lakshmi P The United Nations General Assembly has designated 22nd August as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religi…
Read more →The Luminescence of the Moon Captured by Beijing, The Panchen Lama Conundrum
By T enzing Dhamdul Key Words Panchen Lama: The second highest lama in Tibet especially in the Gelugpa tradition. Gelugpa: One of the major sects in Tibetan Buddhism with its found…
Read more →The Return & the Rise of Self-Immolations: China’s Failed Policies & Propaganda in Tibet
“Someone who was a poster boy of assimilating with the Chinese system took his life in this overtly political protest. This makes Norbu’s self-immolation even more powe…
Read more →Education in Tibet: An Indoctrination Tool of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)
Introduction In the month of July 2021, without giving any official reason, the Chinese authorities in Golog, eastern Tibet, ordered [1] to shut down a private Tibetan school, Seng…
Read more →Tibet Brief 2021
Introduction “My message for the Chinese government is Free Tibet. Tibet belongs to Tibetans.” Enes Kanter Freedom is perhaps the one significant voice in 2021 that mad…
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