Dalai Lama to Visit US
The spiritual leader of Tibet, the Dalai Lama, will soon begin a visit to the United States that will take him to five cities [San Francisco, Bloomington, Washington D.C., NY City and Boston], including Washington, D.C.
Dalai Lama to Visit US
Dalai Lama (AP)
Tibet not represented at World Parks Congress
Once again, the indigenous communities of the Tibetan Plateau have had their voice and concerns silenced. There will be no Tibetans at the World Parks Congress (WPC) which opens in Durban, South Africa on 8 September 2003.
Rare Tibet Museum Exhibit at USF during Dalai Lama’s September Visit
San Francisco – During the week leading up to the visit by his Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the University of San Francisco will exhibit a replica of the Tibet Museum in Dharamsala, India, the seat of the Dalai Lama in exile.
Quest Is on to Find Sacred Buddhist Texts
The volumes resemble barrel slats — about 3 feet long and 6 inches wide. The paper, edges rounded, looks like the skimpiest gossamer but is surprisingly sturdy, even silky to the touch. The unbound
Chaksampa Concludes Tour with a Concert in Minnesota
Chaksampa’s concert in the Twin Cities on August 30, 2003 was a performance to remember. The San Francisco Tibetan Music and Opera group delighted an enthusiastic audience of 350 people of all ages.
Chaksampa Concludes Tour with a Concert in Minnesota
Chaksampa performing live in Minnesota
Smithsonian Exhibition on Himalayas to Feature Tibetan Monks, Films
The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. is organizing a major exhibition on the cultural traditions of the Himalayas from October 18, 2003 to January 11, 2004 in which Tibetan monastic traditions and films on Tibet are prominent features.
Smithsonian Exhibition on Himalayas to Feature Tibetan Monks, Films
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Cyclist rides to free Tibet
Karen McLinton is still a driven woman after two years cycling the planet to raise awareness about Tibetans. With 15,000 km and 13 countries under her tires — including France, India, Laos, and Vietnam — McLinton arrived in Toronto two weeks ago to spread her message.