Tibetans find a haven in Parkdale
“You must come to my home for dinner,” says Tashi Dhondup. “It is the Tibetan way.” Look up when you come to his apartment building, he says. You’ll see the prayer flags on the balcony.
Tibet institute opens in Valley Cottage
After the death of her 11-year-old dog, Samantha, CJ Hollenberg turned to the Buddhist faith to cope with the loss. “It hit me hard,” the Suffern resident said.
New Year Interviews with Samdhong Rinpoche
In October 2003, WTN Co-Editor Thubten Samdup, sat down with Samdhong Rinpoche at his office in Dharmsala, northern India. They discussed Rinpoche’s role as Kalon Tripa (Chairperson of the Tibetan Cabinet)
Call for Boycott Against Bowers by SoCal Tibetans
Today, Tibetan New Year’s Day, is traditionally the biggest day in the Tibetan calendar for celebration with family and friends. Instead, local Tibetans and Tibet supporters are gathering in protest in front of Bowers Museum of Cultural Arts in Santa Ana.
Armenians support the Tibet China negotiations campaign
In a unique gesture of inter-community support, several members of the Armenian community of Montreal, as well the three prominent Armenian Student Associations of Concordia University, McGill University and Université de Montréal
EDUCATING THE HEART: Vancouver welcomes the Dalai Lama in April
In a world largely lacking peace and compassion, the Dalai Lama is a beacon in the darkness. His advocacy of a nonviolent approach to resolving conflicts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. But more than this
Sikkim unveils giant Buddhist statue
Sikkim is fighting for a place in the booming Buddhist tourism circuit and has just unveiled a giant statue of Guru Padmasambhava, believed to be the founder of tantric Buddhism.