Authorities detain four Tibetans for carving mani stone in Kegudo, Tibet
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec 13: Four individuals accused of violating the law while overseeing donations to create mani stones were reportedly apprehended in Kegudo town of Kham in Tibet on December 12 at 8:30 a.m. local time, according to Tibettimes. Annually, Kegudo observes the tradition of inaugurating mani stone engravings on auspicious occasions. This year, […]
Nepalese police detains five Tibetans for commemorating Nobel Peace Prize Day
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 13: The Nepalese police have reportedly detained five Tibetans on Sunday morning for peacefully commemorating the 34th anniversary of the Dalai Lama’s Nobel Peace Prize day in Kathmandu, Nepal, according to multiple sources. According to Kunsang Tenzin, a human rights advocate speaking to Voice of America said that the detainees […]
Thousands attend Dalai Lama teaching in Sikkim
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Dec 13: Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave a teaching on Tuesday at Gangtok’s Paljor Stadium, drawing thousands of devotees from across the globe. The morning of December 12 saw devotees gathering at the stadium as early as 2 am, braving the cold, eager to absorb the wisdom imparted […]