Dalai Lama in Budapest
Exiled Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama shakes hands with Budapest Mayor Gabor Demszky, left, upon his arrival at Ferihegy Airport in Budapest, Hungary, Friday, Sept. 17, 2010. The revered Buddhist leader arrived for a three-day visit in the Hungarian capital. (AP Photo/MTI, Tibor Illyes)
Dalai Lama’s nephew to walk from Indiana to Toronto for Tibet
Norbu’s late father Taktser Rinpoche initiated several campaigns for Tibetan independence in the past including several ‘walks for Tibet’ in America. Now Norbu is deter
Tibet Festival showcases culture for UW-Madison community
A display of traditional dressings, exhibition of cultural artifacts and the creation of a sand mandala, a ritualistic art piece that symbolizes the Buddhist belief in
Tibetan National General Meeting
Tibetan Prime Minister Samdhong Rinpoche (Center) leads a religious procession of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s portrait as part of the ceremonial opening of a six-day Tibetan National General Meeting in the Tibetan settlement of Bylakuppe in the South Indian state of Karnataka, India, Thursday, August 26, 2010. Also seen in the picture are Tibetan Parliament Speaker Mr Penpa Tsering (L) and Deputy Speaker Gyari Dolma (R). Over 300 Tibetan delegates from across the world are taking part in a rare pivotal meeting, first one after two years, to focus on various issues like political affairs, promotion of democracy, advocacy for Tibetan issue, sustenance of the settlement, education, health, economy, religion and culture. Over 30 parliament members from 14 different countries, legislators from Karnataka and local dignitaries are also expected to attend the event in closing days of the event. (Photo: Zarang Passay)
Men-Tsee-Khang opens 55th branch clinic in Chennai
Men-Tsee-Khang or the Tibetan Medical & Astrological Institute of His Holiness the Dalai Lama opened its 52nd branch clinic here in Chennai this morni
Tibetan Schools in Nepal achieve 100% pass in Class X Board exams
Tibetan schools in Nepal this year have recorded 100% pass percentage in Class X Board exams, the result of which was decalred as early as July 2, according to a report on the official website of the Tibet’s government in exile
Missing Richfield woman, 83, is found safe in St. Paul
An 83-year-old Tibetan woman from Richfield who had gone missing when she went for a walk Friday was found safe Sunday morning in St.
SFT honors Tibetan heroes
Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) honored “Tibetan heroes” yesterday at the activist group’s annual event in New York City. Tagyal (Shogdung), Runggye Adak, Norz
Miss Tibet launches signature campaign for Tibetan cause
As a part of the drive, signatures of the people who support the Tibetan Movement are being collected on a big scroll. The banner will be later presented to the UN
The Ladakh Cloudburst: An Eyewitness Account
I’m writing this from Leh, where a single night of mudslides and floods has caused untold devastation all across the land of Ladakh. While the media have reported fairl