Browsing Tag: Tibet

I had only heard about General Zorawar Singh’s expedition to Tibet in 1841 but what was the Chinese man’s reference to the entry in 1904?

1904……the year has stuck with me since then. I had only heard about General Zorawar Singh’s successful expedition to Tibet in 1841 but what was his reference to the entry in 1904?

The Chinese Communist leaders think by ignoring the Dalai Lama they cand subdue the free spirit of six million Tibetans and earn their loyalty. The leaders in Beijing are in for a bit of disappointment. By giving up his wide-ranging political powers, the 14th Dalai Lama, the man who calls himself a “simple Buddhist monk”, has thrown them a challenge that they will find it almost impossible to face...

The Dalai Lama wants to give up his lesser known role as the ceremonial leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile, an aide said Tuesday, in what appeared to be another step in the aging leader's efforts to prepare his people for life after he dies.

It takes courage, character and idealism to forsake urban comfort and move to such a harsh, yet beautiful place. But coming as an outsider to a remote village, Malika has taken up women's and environmental issues and is working towards bringing a change in the lives of the womenfolk.

A new study pinpoints the genetic changes that enable Tibetans to thrive at altitudes where others get sick.

Guru Nanak came in contact with Lamas during his visit to Himachal Pradesh in Rawalsar Area.