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Tibet Cultural Identity Is Being Erased Through Education and the World Must Respond
A new generation of Tibetan children is being raised in schools that teach them who they are not. This is what systematic cultural erasure looks like in the modern era. The struggl…
Read more →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 →Contextualizing the Epstein Files: Why Mentions of the Dalai Lama Do Not Imply Wrongdoing
Recent media coverage surrounding newly released Jeffrey Epstein-related documents has generated widespread speculation, particularly regarding public figures whose names appear in…
Read more →Fake Panchen Lama reasserts Chinas claim over Dalai Lama reincarnation
By Tibet Rights Collective China has once again intensified its efforts to control Tibetan Buddhism by using religious institutions as political tools In a move that has alarmed Ti…
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 →October 7, 1950: The Day Tibet Lost Its Freedom — But Never Its Soul
By Tibet Rights Collective | October 7, 2025 “They crossed our borders with guns. But they could never conquer our spirit.” On October 7, 1950 , the stillness of Tibet&…
Read more →Candle March in Bodh Gaya as Tibetan Monks Raise Voice Against Chinese Atrocities
Bodh Gaya, Bihar – The sacred land of Bodh Gaya, revered as the seat of Buddha’s enlightenment, witnessed a powerful display of peace and resistance on Sunday. Hundreds…
Read more →60 Years of Broken Promises: The Tibet Autonomous Region Has Nothing to Celebrate
On September 9, 2025 , the Chinese state will mark the 60th anniversary of what it calls the founding of the “Tibet Autonomous Region” (TAR). But for the Tibetan people…
Read more →China Must Not Interfere in the Reincarnation of the Dalai Lama
As the 14th Dalai Lama turned 90 on 7 July 2025 , a group of 34 members of the European Parliament—including representatives from S&D, EPP, Greens, The Left, and Renew Eu…
Read more →His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama reinstates hope and freedom on his 90th birthday
His Holiness Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso, the Great 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet is one of the most beloved and revered spiritual Gurus of the modern world. An ardent m…
Read more →India Rejects Chinese Interference on Succession of HH Dalai Lama
As the world prepares to celebrate the 90th birthday of His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, his recent announcement affirming the Gaden Phodrang Trust as the sole auth…
Read more →The Legacy of the Dalai Lamas: A Journey from the 1st to the 14th
The institution of the Dalai Lama, a cornerstone of Tibetan Buddhism, spans over six centuries and encompasses 14 recognized reincarnations, each believed to embody the Bodhisattva…
Read more →The Future Dalai Lama Will Be Recognized by the Gaden Phodrang Trust
On July 2, 2025, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama issued a significant statement reaffirming the continuation of the institution of the Dalai Lama, addressing a question he first r…
Read more →Dalai Lama’s Succession to Be Addressed at 15th Tibetan Religious Conference?
Dharamsala, India – The 15th Tibetan Religious Conference, scheduled for 2–4 July 2025 in Dharamsala, northern India, is set to be a pivotal moment for Tibetan Buddhism…
Read more →China’s Fake Relics and the Exploitation of Buddhism
China’s use of fabricated Buddhist relics as tools of soft power and geopolitical influence has once again come into the spotlight. The recent controversy surrounding the so-…
Read more →Trivishtap: The Ancient Name and Sacred Identity of Tibet
Tibet, a land of profound spiritual significance and unparalleled natural beauty, has been known by many names throughout history. One of its oldest and most revered names is Trivi…
Read more →China’s Forced Boarding Schools: The Systematic Erasure of Tibetan Cultural Identity
China’s ongoing policies in Tibet have long been criticized for undermining the region’s cultural, religious, and linguistic identity. A particularly alarming aspect of…
Read more →China’s Military Deployment and Massive Crackdown at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy
China’s latest military deployment at the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, Serthar County, Karze, signifies yet another attempt to tighten control over Tibetan religious institut…
Read more →Nepal Denies Visit of Chinese-Appointed Panchen Lama to Lumbini : Suspense Continues
The government of Nepal has reportedly declined permission for Gyaltsen Norbu, the Chinese-appointed Panchen Lama, to visit Lumbini, a revered site in Buddhism located in Nepal. Ac…
Read more →Chinese Geopolitical Buddhism: Real Panchen Lama is Captive, and the Fake is in Nepal
The upcoming visit of Gyaltsen Norbu, the Chinese-appointed 11th Panchen Lama, to Nepal has triggered significant debate over China’s strategic use of Tibetan Buddhism to exe…
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 →17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje to return to India After Exile?
Ogyen Trinley Dorje, the 17th Karmapa and one of Tibet’s most prominent religious figures, may soon return to India after living in exile since December 1999. The Tibetan spi…
Read more →China Restricts Religious Debate Event for Tibetan Monks
Chinese authorities in Sichuan province’s Tibetan-populated Sershul county have imposed stringent restrictions on a major Buddhist philosophical debate event, significantly s…
Read more →Chinese Authorities Ban New Monks from Tibetan Buddhist Monastery Amid Tightened Religious Controls
Source: Radio Free Asia Chinese authorities have recently implemented a ban on the enrollment of new monks at the Khyungbum Lura Monastery located in Chamdo prefecture, eastern Tib…
Read more →U.S. Congress Urges Focus on Tibet’s Human Rights at Upcoming UN Review of China
A bipartisan initiative by more than 20 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, led by Rep. Jim McGovern, has called upon Secretary of State Antony Blinken to emphasize the e…
Read more →Chinese Authorities Detain Four Tibetans for Organizing Mani Stone Exhibition, Sparking Religious Rights Concerns
A recent crackdown in the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture has resulted in the arrest of four individuals connected to a Mani Stone Sculpture Exhibition held in Jyekundo. The ex…
Read more →Tibetan Environmentalist Honored on BBC`s 100 Women List for Advocating Tibetan Plateau`s Ecology
Source: VOT Voice of Tibet reported on November 23, 2023, that Palyang, a Tibetan woman, has been recognized on the prestigious BBC "100 Women" list for her remarkable ef…
Read more →China-Appointed Panchen Lama Presides Over Ordination Ceremony Amidst Crackdown on Religious Freedom in Tibet
On November 4th, 2023, the China-appointed Panchen Lama Gyaltsen Norbu, known widely as the “Fake Panchen” presided over an ordination ceremony at Tashilunbu Temple in …
Read more →China`s Cultural Heritage Investments in Tibet Raise Concerns of Sinicization
The Chinese government's investment in Tibet's cultural heritage affairs has been lauded as a sign of progress and development in the region. However, there are concerns th…
Read more →We must continue our resistance, keep the Tibet issue alive: Tsering Passang on Tibetan Resistance Movement
Excerpts from our conversation with Tsering Passang la, Founder and Chair of Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM), London, England. 1. Could you share the …
Read more →An Open Letter to World Leaders
Dear world leaders, As you know, China is celebrating the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1st. While the Chinese Communist Party celebrates with pomp an…
Read more →China`s National Day: Examining Tibet`s Ongoing Struggles Under CCP Control
As China celebrates its National Day, it's crucial to shed light on the persisting issues faced by Tibetans, particularly the Tibetan Autonomous Region, under the rule of the C…
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 →The Urgent Need for Tibet to Feature on the G20 Summit 2023 Agenda: A Multi-Faceted Concern
The G20 summit is a global forum where leaders of the world's most influential economies come together to address pressing global issues. In 2023, there is an undeniable and ur…
Read more →The Dalai Lamas Journey to Ladakh: Tracing His Visits and Teachings in the Region
“Down on the plains there’s so much cloud and rain, I missed the blue sky. So, I flew up to Ladakh and the clear blue sky became visible again”. Thousands of peop…
Read more →HH the 14th Dalai Lama - A Bodhisattva of Compassion
By Novanita Sharma “May I become at all times, both now and forever, A protector for those without protection, A guide for those who have lost their way, A ship for those wit…
Read more →The Dalai Lama: Simple Monk or Incarnation of a Higher Being?
His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, Buddhist spiritual master and symbolic leader of the people of Tibet, who currently lives in exile in Dharamsala, India, regularly says that he…
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 →The Dalai Lama, Environmentalist
This excerpt has been taken from 'This Fragile Planet: His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Environment' which features 80 inspiring quotations from His Holiness the Dalai Lama o…
Read more →We want to help the Tibetan youth achieve their dreams: Kunsang Tsephel on Empowering the Vision Project and youth empowerment
Empowering the Vision Project (ENVISION) was set up in December 2007 as a Trust to strengthen the Tibetan community through youth empowerment. Its vision is to see genuinely self-r…
Read more →SANG-SOL or LHA-SANG
By Jigme Yeshe Lama (Assistant Professor, University of Calcutta) This year (2023), the Tibetan New Year or Losar will be celebrated on the 21st of February. As Tibetans follow the…
Read more →Incorporating Karuna in education: Dalai Lama’s Vision for Educating the Heart
“At the center of non-violence stands the principle of love.” – Martin Luther King Jr. The 14th Dalai Lama says that compassion "belongs to that category of …
Read more →Book Review: The High Road to China
Author- Kate Teltscher Publisher – Bloomsbury Publishing Tenzing Dhamdul, Research associate, FNVA Introduction: The Great Game that occurred before the so called ‘Grea…
Read more →20th CCP Congress & Tibet: What are the Implications?
By Tenzin Samphel The 20th Party Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is underway in Beijing. Ahead of the event, China had started reinforcing its tight control over occu…
Read more →The Book Xi Jinping doesn’t want you to read: Benedict Rogers on his new book, Tibet issue and how Dalai Lama has influenced him
Benedict Rogers is a human rights activist and writer. He is the co-founder and Chief Executive of Hong Kong Watch, Senior Analyst for East Asia at the international human rights o…
Read more →The Need to Discuss the Human Rights Situation in Tibet
Tenzin Tsetan and Lakshmi P The United Nations Human Rights Council is holding its fifty-first regular session from 12 September to 7 October at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. D…
Read more →Tracking and Decoding China-appointed Panchen Lama Gyaltsen Norbu’s visits to Tibet
Tenzin Tseten and Lakshmi P His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, during his visit to Ladakh, was accorded a hero’s welcome. Hundreds gathered to welcome him as he reached Ladakh…
Read more →From Colonial Schools to DNA Collection: Time for a Fact-Finding Mission to Tibet
Tenzin Tseten and Lakshmi P Two key events that transpired last week have brought the attention of the world, albeit for a short time, on Tibet again. One when Michelle Bachelet, t…
Read more →China’s push for ‘Buddhism with Chinese Characteristics’ explained
By Tenzin Tseten and Lakshmi P The United Nations General Assembly has designated 22nd August as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religi…
Read more →Richard Gere and his Message of Universal Responsibility
(By Tenzin Tsetan & Lakshmi P) “None of his parents are Tibetans; yet he agitates all of China” - Richard Gere is my Hero (2010) Tibet’s exiled leader and the…
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 →President Xi’s Odyssey from Savior to Satan towards Buddhism in Tibet & Tibetans Worldwide
By Tenzing Dhamdul Introduction President Xi Jinping coming to power in China brought much optimism especially among many Tibetans and the larger Buddhist community in China becaus…
Read more →The Dalai Lama, Buddhism & Peace: Drawing Parallels from History
The words Dalai Lama, Buddhism, and peace have become synonymous these days. In a popular television series called “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”, a British-Ameri…
Read more →The Luminescence of the Moon Captured by Beijing, The Panchen Lama Conundrum
By T enzing Dhamdul Key Words Panchen Lama: The second highest lama in Tibet especially in the Gelugpa tradition. Gelugpa: One of the major sects in Tibetan Buddhism with its found…
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 →The Return & the Rise of Self-Immolations: China’s Failed Policies & Propaganda in Tibet
“Someone who was a poster boy of assimilating with the Chinese system took his life in this overtly political protest. This makes Norbu’s self-immolation even more powe…
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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