Dalai Lama: Holding out hope

Nothing can prepare you for his Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, or “a simple Buddhist monk” in his own words, who walks in, warmly extending his hand, greeting you loudly.

Tibetans protest execution of their leader in China

Hundreds of Tibetans living in exile in India took to the streets of national capital on Tuesday protesting the execution of their religious leader Lobsong Dhondup for his alleged involvement in bombings in China.

India sees China as opportunity rather than threat

Decades of fear and loathing are giving way to realpolitik in India’s attitude to China in a radical new approach which New Delhi hopes will transform its relationship with its northern neighbour.

The God of Small Films

For Buddhist lama, reincarnate saint and acclaimed director Khyentse Norbu, making films has become a special calling. Bhutan’s only highway is three-and-a-half meters wide. Meandering at a rate of 17 curves per kilometer

The God of Small Films

Not So Precious: Khyentse Norbu doesn’t let being a saint cramp his style on set (MARK LEONG/MATRIX FOR TIME)