Vice Chair, a Deputy Give Lecture on Democracy

The Tibetan college students of Chandigarh had a rare opportunity of listening to the Vice-Chairperson of the Assembly of the Tibetan People’s Deputies about democracy, that too on the Democracy day.

Campus groups, professors get ready for spiritual leader

The Chamtse Ling temple dedication at the Tibetan Cultural Center is just two days away, and student and academic groups are busy with last-minute preparations. Professors and students attending the event are also gearing up for what

Dalai Lama eyes end to 45-year exile

The Dalai Lama is willing to return to Tibet and end nearly half a century of exile in India if China allows him to go back to his homeland “without preconditions”.

China urges U.S. to gag Dalai Lama

The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama, has begun a three-week trip to the United States amid strong protests from China. The visit kicks off in San Francisco Thursday, before he heads east and, more contentiously, to Washington.

Local business ready for arrival

Mirrors line the walls, the lights remain dim and soft music resonates as diners enjoy authentic Tibetan cuisine. The Snow Lion restaurant, 113 S. Grant St., may be serene on a Tuesday night, but come Friday, it may be a bit livelier.

Tibetan monks visit S. Utah

Tibetan Buddhist monks dressed in deep maroon robes chanted an opening prayer Wednesday evening in Kayenta to bring positive influences for their prepared lecture. Geshe Tsultrim Gyasto, from the Drepung Loseling Monastery

Tibetan monks visit S. Utah

Tibetan Buddhist monks, from left, Lobsang Samten, Thubten Wangchuk, Tenzin Phentok and Geshe Tsultrim Gyatso of the Drepung Loseling Monastery chant during an opening prayer prior to a lecture by Gyatso on the psychology of enlightenment Wednesday in Kayenta. (Jud Burkett/The Spectrum)

‘I’m very, very optimistic’

Full transcript of Luke Harding’s interview with the Dalai Lama. Guardian: The Chinese governor of Tibet has said he is resolutely opposed to your trip to see President Bush this week. Why are you going to the US and why is Beijing so irritated by your meeting?