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Quote of the day by the Dalai Lama: 'Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful...' - The timeless wisdom behind accepting what wasn't meant for you

Quote of the day by the Dalai Lama: The Dalai Lama, born Lhamo Thondup, became the 14th spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. He fled Tibet in 1959 and established a government-in-exile in India. He has traveled globally, advocating for peace, compassion, and nonviolence. In 1989, he received the Nobel Peace…

The Economic Times

The Uttarakhand Villages on the Char Dham Route Worth Stopping at Even Without Faith

The road was never only for the faithfulThe NH58 out of Rishikesh doesn't ask your intentions. It just climbs. By the time you've passed Devprayag, where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers press together in a grey-green argument, you are already inside something older than the pilgrimage routes that made this…

Times Life

Munsiyari Is the Himalayan Mountain Town in Uttarakhand That India Has Not Ruined Yet

The Road Tells You Who This Place Is ForThe last stretch into Munsiyari is a narrow mountain road that takes four hours from Pithoragarh on a good day. There are no shortcuts. The bus from Almora stops at Birthi Falls, where passengers get out without being asked to, stand at…

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What China wants India to see at Kailash Mansarovar

After a gap of nearly five years, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra resumed last year. This year's pilgrimage holds special significance as it coincides with the Year of the Horse in the Tibetan and East Asian calendar, which is considered very auspicious in Buddhism.

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Why the Road From Gangtok to Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim Breaks You Before It Rewards You

The Road Is the First ArgumentYou leave Gangtok before sunrise because you have to. The drive to Gurudongmar Lake takes anywhere from five to six hours one way, and the last army checkpoint at Thangu closes to civilian vehicles by a hard deadline that does not negotiate. So you are…

Times Life

Chinese geologists question safety of Brahmaputra Mega-Dam in Tibet being built over active seismic fault line

In a startling revelation, geologists from China have identified an active fault line beneath the Brahmaputra hydropower project, prompting concerns over the dam’s stability and adjoining infrastructures. This finding challenges previous reassurances from Beijing about the project's safety features. The construction, which commenced last July amid known seismic threats, has…

The Economic Times

Why the Hemis Festival in Ladakh Is a Spiritual Pilgrimage Dressed as a Buddhist Celebration

The crowd does not prepare youYou have seen photographs. The masks are enormous, painted faces of wrathful deities, wide-eyed and red-mouthed, worn by monks who have trained for years to move inside them without stumbling. You think you are ready for the visual scale of Hemis. You are not ready…

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Don't support Tibetan independence: China to US

China urged the United States to honor its commitment recognizing Tibet as part of China. Beijing stated that Tibet-related issues are purely internal Chinese affairs. The US State Department supports Tibetan cultural preservation and dialogue with the Dalai Lama. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning conveyed these remarks during a…

The Economic Times

Hotel guest in Tibet hears pounding on their door at 3 AM, then locks eyes with the bear that broke it down

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The Ultimate Irony: Why China's Atheist Communist Party Insists It Must Choose the Next Dalai Lama

China's claim over the Dalai Lama's succession challenges Tibetan Buddhist tradition, raising questions about religious authority, political legitimacy, and China's influence in the Buddhist world.

International Business Times UK

The Best Advice for Life by Dalai Lama: 'No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is...'- Why holding on to hope is the greatest strength in difficult times

Dalai Lama's life underscores that while pain and loss are inevitable, surrendering hope is the true disaster. His journey from Tibet's spiritual leader to exile in India, marked by profound suffering, demonstrates that hope is not denial but a courageous belief in a better tomorrow. This ancient wisdom teaches that…

The Economic Times

Mahakala in Baghdad: How Buddhism and Tantra reshaped Islamic thought

A compelling historical transformation uncovers the distinctions between early Muslim rulers, known as Sultans, and the Mughal Badshahs that followed. This evolution, shaped by Tantrik Buddhism from Tibet, led Mughal leaders to assert divine authority independently of the Caliphate.

The Economic Times

Tibetan Man Dies After Setting Himself on Fire Outside UN To Protest China's Control Over Ethnic Minorities

A Tibetan activist died outside the United Nations headquarters in New York after setting himself on fire to protest China's newly enacted Ethnic Unity Law.

International Business Times UK

Self-immolation outside UN draws fresh attention to Tibet

A Tibetan activist's self-immolation outside the UN headquarters in New York has reignited global attention on Tibet's human rights crisis. Lobga Rangzen's desperate act, protesting Chinese rule and new assimilation laws, highlights the fading international focus on the issue. This tragic event, occurring after over 150 similar protests in Tibet,…

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Tibetan Protester Dies After Setting Himself On Fire Outside UN As 'China Out Of Tibet' Sign Found At Scene

A 52-year-old Tibetan man died after setting himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York, where police found a 'China Out of Tibet' sign at the scene.

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Tibetan man dies after setting himself on fire near UN headquarters

WASHINGTON — Police in ‌New York City said on Thursday a man died from severe burns near the United Nations (UN) headquarters, and activists and a media outlet of exiled Tibetans identified him as a Tibetan who set himself on fire in an appeal for independence.

The Independent UK

Man carrying Tibetan flag dies from severe burns near UN headquarters, police say

He was an ⁠Uber driver and went to the ‌scene with a Tibetan flag, local news site reports

The Times of India

Tibetan protester sets himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York City

A man, identified as Lobga Rangzen, set himself ablaze outside the UN headquarters in Manhattan, carrying a Tibetan flag in a suspected protest. Witnesses reported seeing him engulfed in flames before being quickly attended to by emergency services. He was pronounced dead at a hospital. Leaflets found at the scene…

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Man with a Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN headquarters

Tragedy struck outside the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday as a man self-immolated and later died from his injuries. The incident occurred at First Avenue and 42nd Street, with police responding to the scene. While the motive remains unclear, reports suggest a Tibetan flag was present. Investigations are…

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This Traveler Captured China’s Many Contrasts In 33 Photos

From sharing drinks with strangers in Beijing to breakfast overlooking Chomolungma, these photographs document a journey shaped as much by unexpected encounters as by iconic landmarks.

The Independent UK

India wants to recover ‘Green Boots’ after 30 years. Here’s why so many of Everest’s dead are left behind

IN FOCUS: As India plans to retrieve the body of ‘Green Boots’, experts explain to Maroosha Muzaffar why Everest’s dead are rarely brought home

The Economic Times

India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass to resume after 6 yrs

Border trade between India and Tibet is set to resume through the Lipulekh pass on June 26, after a six-year halt due to the pandemic. The first batch of 26 Indian traders, including helpers, will enter Chinese territory. A customs office is operational, and preparations are underway for a second…

Times Life

5 Places Where Lord Shiva Still Meditates, Even Today

There are certain places where silence feels deeper than silence, where mountains, caves, and rivers seem to pause in reverence. Devotees believe these are not just pilgrimage sites, but living energy fields where Lord Shiva still rests in eternal meditation. These places are not to be merely visited, but felt…

The Economic Times

China's repression in Tibet under global spotlight as Tibetan leader rallies democratic support in Berlin

Tibetan leader Penpa Tsering warns that China's assimilation policies in Tibet threaten democratic values. He met with German lawmakers, detailing China's restrictions on Tibetan freedoms. Tsering also called for cooperation among groups facing pressure from China. He raised concerns about environmental damage from a planned hydropower project on the Yarlung…

The Economic Times

Indian envoy to China visits Tibet to review arrangements for Kailash Manasarovar pilgrims

Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami visited Tibet to review arrangements for Indian pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. This marks his first visit to the region since assuming office. The yatra, which resumed last year after a five-year suspension due to the pandemic and border tensions, is set to…

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