An expert on China's ethnic minorities, particularly the Tibetan and Uygur communities, his research focuses on minority ...

Monasteries You Should Visit When You Are In Sikkim ...

The stunning Zanskar Valley is one of the few regions in the Himalayas still untouched by rampant tourism.

What is Tibet? Is it a mountain range? Is it part of China or a separate country? What does yoga have to do with Tibet? And ...

Tenzin Gyatso is the 14th Dalai Lama. He is a Buddhist monk and lineage holder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.Image: ZED The Dalai Lama has been living in exile in India since 1959.

Some Buddhist terms and concepts lack direct translations into English that cover the breadth of the original term. Below are given a number of important Buddhist terms, short definitions, and the ...

Dhankhar is a medium size village located in Spiti of Lahul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh with total 68 families residing. The Dhankhar village has population of 301 of which 152 are males ...

The Gaden Shartse Monastery monks will visit Bluffton, Findlay and Carey as part of their 2024 National Tour. Tour objectives are to share the monks' Tibetan cultural heritage; chants and rituals for ...