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Guru Padmasambhava: The Lotus-Born Master and His Sacred Bond with Tibet
Guru Padmasambhava, revered as Guru Rinpoche, meaning "Precious Master," stands as one of the most towering spiritual figures in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. Regarded…
Read more →Losar in Tibet: How It Has Changed Over the Years after occupation
Losar (Tibetan New Year) has undergone significant transformation inside areas under the People’s Republic of China since the 1950s. The changes reflect broader political shi…
Read more →Destroying Heaven: The Tragedy of Larung Gar
High in the rolling hills of Serta County in eastern Tibet once thrived a sea of crimson, tens of thousands of red-robed monks and nuns devoted to study, meditation, and the pursui…
Read more →China’s Shift from “Tibet” to “Xizang” and the Controversy Surrounding “Xizang Panorama” at KIMFF 2025
The use of the term “Xizang” in place of “Tibet” by the Chinese government has sparked significant debate, particularly in the context of cultural and histo…
Read more →Losar in Occupied Tibet: A Staged Spectacle Under Chinese Rule
The recent equestrian show in Lhasa, heavily publicized by Chinese state media, is yet another example of Beijing’s relentless attempt to mask its oppressive rule over Tibet …
Read more →Young Tibetan Courageously Challenges Illegal Mining in Tibet
In a recent move to counter growing global awareness of Tibet’s plight, China has deployed a propaganda delegation to Europe. According to a report by the International Campa…
Read more →Inspired by Tibetan Wildlife: Eco-tales from Tibet
Which one is your spirit animal? By Michael Buckley Ten years ago, I was invited to a meeting of the Elephant Society in Hong Kong. This conservation group, supported by well-heele…
Read more →CCP Utilizes Museums as Instruments of Influence in Tibet: Shaping Narratives and Impacting Cultural Heritage
Amid the increasing number of Tibetan museums and the flourishing preservation of plateau culture, China claims that these cultural institutions play a vital role in promoting educ…
Read more →CCP using Museums as Tools Of Propaganda In Occupied Tibet: Distorting History and Suppressing Identity
Museums play a key role in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage and help understand history better. However, the presence of museums & cultural institutions in o…
Read more →Tibets beloved annual yogurt festival was spoiled by a heavy police presence RFA
According to sources in China's western region, this year's centuries-old yogurt celebration in Tibet has been ruined by a large police presence and harsh restrictions on T…
Read more →Enchanting Melodies and Inspiring Stories: Tashi Lhunpu Monks Takes Center Stage at Hidden Gardens for Scottish Refugee Festival
Hidden Gardens, an outdoor venue, will be hosting a captivating performance by the talented artist Tashi Lhunpu monks as part of the renowned Scottish Refugee Festival. The event, …
Read more →Tibetans Mourn Loss of Pioneer Film Director Pema Tseden
Internationally acclaimed Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden passed away on May 8th, 2023, at the age of 53. Tseden was widely regarded as one of the most important Tibetan filmmakers o…
Read more →Nepal and China to hold talks on resuming bilateral trade in Lhasa meeting
Nepal and China are set to hold a two-day meeting in the capital of occupied Tibet, Lhasa, to discuss issues related to bilateral trade and commerce. The meeting is the first under…
Read more →Explained: Shoton Opera Festival
On March 19th, the 26th Shoton Festival took place in Mundgod with Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche serving as the main guest. The 10-day opera festival featured 11 troupes and was attend…
Read more →Serf Emancipation Day: Propaganda documentaries spread misinformation about Tibet
Tibetans in exile across the world observed the 64th Tibetan National Uprising Day on March 10th, 2023. Tibetans and allies held demonstrations to mark the day and called on the in…
Read more →Rushan Abbas’s "In Search of My Sister" named Best Documentary
The documentary film "In Search of My Sister" has won the award for best documentary. The critically acclaimed film, which has been screened in over a dozen countries and…
Read more →Tibet Film Festival London to screen Amala: The Life and Struggle of Dalai Lama’s Sister
London: On November 23, 2022, at 6:45 p.m., Genesis Cinema in London will host the 13th Tibet Film Festival London, United Kingdom screening of the documentary film Amala, the Life…
Read more →Dharamshala Int’l Film Festival 11th Edition kick off today in TIPA
Source: DIFF The much-awaited Dharamshala International Film Festival has started today, 03 Nov till 06 Nov at the Tibetan Institute for Performing Arts in McLeod Ganj. The co-foun…
Read more →Tibet Film Festival to showcase Tibetan short Films featuring filmmaker Kunsang Kyirong
Source: Tibet Film Festival London: Tibetan Youth UK and Tibet Film Festival London will hold a screening of Tibetan short films featuring special guest Kunsang Kyirong on 02 Novem…
Read more →CCP propaganda machines prepare Tibet to ‘welcome’ 20th Party Congress
Lhasa: With Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Party Congress set to begin on October 16th, Chinese social media handles are replete with reports and pictures of events held in o…
Read more →Tibet House to observe Ceremony of Remembrance on Bodhicitta Day
Source: Tibet House Delhi New Delhi: Tibet House, Cultural Centre of His Holiness Dalai Lama will mark the 29th Anniversary of the presentation of the Buddha Statue by His Holiness…
Read more →COVID19: China’s shutting of Tibetan border ports affects Nepal’s festive season
Kathmandu: Nepal’s Dashain festival shopping season is likely to be significantly affected by the fact that goods bought for it from Tibet and China have been stuck on the Ti…
Read more →Seattle Tibet Fest 2022 to showcase unique Tibet Culture
Seattle: Seattle Center Festál will host Tibet Fest, a showcase of unique Tibet culture, Saturday, August 27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, August 28, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Arm…
Read more →Dharamshala International Film Festival 2022 Submission Deadline Extended
Dharamshala: The Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) 2022 submission deadline has been extended up to August 31, 2022. DIFF was started in 2012 by filmmakers and Dharams…
Read more →13th edition of Tibet Film festival
The poster for the 13th edition of the Tibet Film Festival has been released in the official twitter page of Tibet Film Festival. The 13th Tibet Film Festival will take place from …
Read more →China reinstates Tibetan festival following a 20-year ban : Chinese flags flown throughout festival grounds
The sources state that Chinese authorities have permitted a Tibetan community event that had been prohibited for 20 years following the imprisonment of a well-known religious figur…
Read more →Brainwashing campaigns underway in Tibet as 20th CCP National Congress approaches
Lhasa: Ahead of the 20th National Congress of Chinese communist Party meeting, Chinese authorities in Tibet continue to tighten the security and people’s movement. Reports su…
Read more →Cross-Party Group of Tibet to Participate in Festival of Politics 2022
Scotland: Cross party group of Tibet will be part of this year’s Festival of Politics where they will talk about parallels between the invasions of Tibet and Ukraine and the …
Read more →Tibetology course for Indian Army officers stationed in Arunachal Pradesh concludes
New Delhi : In a first, Indian Army officers undertook a course in Tibetology "to gain comprehensive knowledge and strengthen their connect" with the Tibetan community in…
Read more →Aashadha Purnima : President Kovind highlights significance of Sarnath and holy Buddhist locations
Sarnath : Hon’ble President of India Ramnath Kovind conveyed his message on Ashadha Purnima via video message in the event held by Ministry of Culture and International Buddh…
Read more →DIFF (Dharamshala International Film Festival) 2023
Founded by filmmakers and artists Tenzing Sonam and Ritu Sarin, DIFF welcomed its 12th edition from 4th to 7th November in Upper Tibetan Children Village School, Dal lake, Dharamsh…
Read more →Significance of Sikkim for Buddhism and His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Introduction Tibetan Spiritual Leader, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to visit Sikkim from October 10 to 14 this year. Sikkim's Chief Minister, Prem Singh Tamang, has officia…
Read more →Never lose hope and support one another: Sakina Batt on her journey so far
Sakina Batt is an experienced news anchor, Interview host, news writer, video producer, editor, scriptwriter and content creator. She leads the video series namely, "In Conver…
Read more →What was Worth a Watch! -Tibetan Film Edition.
Was it during the scorching, sweat dripping hot summer afternoon period in the video lab laughing at Thanu being chased by Anu or was it way before that when I first watched a Tibe…
Read more →World Tibet Day is a good example of the solidarity of international community: Sethu Das on Friends of Tibet and his journey
After graduating from the Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, Sethu Das went to Srinagar for an assignment and accidentally reached Dharamshala, the seat of the Tibetan Govern…
Read more →Life and Legacy of 10th Panchen Lama
25th April 2023, marked the 34th birthday of the 11th Panchen Lama Gedun Choekyi Nyima, who has remained till now, missing for 28 years, after the Chinese government kidnapped him …
Read more →Tibet & Losar 2023 : Looking Back and Ahead
The events of 2022 tested Tibet and Tibetans more than any other sovereign nations. China’s continued aggressive policy, coupled with Xi Jinping assertive control over the po…
Read more →Tibetans and Football: An Affair to Remember
By Tenzin Samphel “In order to be a real country, you need a beer, an airline, and a football team.”: Frank Zappa Every Friday, Tenzin Sonam (name changed) rushes to Ch…
Read more →Analysing Japan’s Approach To The Tibetan Question
Note: This article was originally published in The Global Order on March 8, 2022 and is being republished on July 8, 2022 in light of Shinzo Abe’s assassination. On February …
Read more →China’s Policy of Preemption in Tibet: An Ominous Future?
Xi Jinping’s centennial goal of building a modern and socialist China, based on the ideas of national rejuvenation and national unity, has Tibet as its core driver in more wa…
Read more →Tibet Brief 2021
Introduction “My message for the Chinese government is Free Tibet. Tibet belongs to Tibetans.” Enes Kanter Freedom is perhaps the one significant voice in 2021 that mad…
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