TYC on Bharat Jagaran Yatra

Tibet was recorded as an Independent country over 2000 years. It was in 1949 that the China started to invade and occupied the whole of Tibet in 1959 with forceful liberation. Since then, Tibet known as zone of peace was turned into a camp for mass military zone.

Tibet talk at the French political science institute in Paris

On 27th February 2003, the Institut des Sciences Politiques here in Paris, organised a talk on Tibet. This talk was initiated by two students Diane Angemuller and Frederika who have considered Tibetan situation for their academic thesis resports.

Bowie and Buddha

Don’t look for David Bowie to make any pointed political statements at tonight’s benefit concert to support the besieged people of Tibet. The closest he’ll come is an obscure number called “Loving the Alien,” from 1984’s “Tonight” album.

Tibetan art exhibit scheduled to open at Williams College

An exhibition focusing on the art and culture of Tibet opens Saturday at the Williams College Museum of Art. The show, “Tibet: Mountains and Valleys, Castles and Tents,” runs through Aug. 3 and features selections from the Newark Museum’s collection of Tibetan art.

Holy ashes fail to attract pilgrims

The introduction of an entrance fee of Rs 100 for having a glimpse of the holy ashes of Lord Buddha at the Patna museum has so far failed to attract domestic and Buddhist pilgrims.

City of Leh Thrives as Oasis of Peace in Kashmir

The small Himalayan city of Leh, in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir near the border of Tibet, awakes to the sound of Muslim and Buddhist prayers broadcast from the main mosque and temple.

City of Leh Thrives as Oasis of Peace in Kashmir

The enchanting and ancient city of Leh sprawls out in a valley hidden among the barren Himalayas. Below: Three Buddhist monk children pose for a picture on their way home from school. They belong to the 17th century monastery at Hemis, one of the most important monastic centers in all of Ladakh. (Picture courtesy of Zoltan Istvan)