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Prayer service for quake victims in New York on first ‘Duentsik’

Tibetans living here gathered today at Queens Place to observe the first 'Dhuntsik' or completion of seven days after death according to Tibetan custom for the victims

A personal account of Yushu Earthquake

On April 14th at 7:49am, the town of Jyekundo in the traditional Tibetan region of Kham,was struck by a devastating 6.9 magnitude earthquake (China measured it at 7.1). My family and I were in our 3rd floor apartment building when the earthquake

Tibetan Hero-On-Motorcycle Welcomed in Minnesota

Tibetans held Khatas (traditional Tibetan wellwishing scarves) as Lhakpa Tsering arrived here after more than a month of journey that he calls the ‘Free Tibet World Tour’. He began his ride on his BMW motorbike from New York c

His Eminence Khensur Kyabje Lati Rinpoche passes away

His Eminence Khensur Kyabje Lati Rinpoche passed away yesterday at his quarter inside the Tsuglakhang premise. Rinpoche was 88 years old. He was one of t

A bullet train to the head

Lhasa is usually closed to tourists in March, a sensitive month for the Tibetan Autonomous Region because it brings the anniversary of "the National Tibetan Uprising". Last month was the 51st anniversary and, as usual,

website of TSP alumni launched

The Alumni of the Tibetan Scholarship Program has launched a new website www.tsapalumni.com today at a modest gathering here at the Tibetan secretaria

Under the Knife: Proactive, dedicated Geneseo students for a Free Tibet

The Geneseo chapter of Students for a Free Tibet is taking the necessary strides to bring the despair in Tibet to the forefront of knowledge that the students here contain

Dalai Lama: Indians should promote ahimsa like Chinese promote their food

The Dalai Lama on Sunday stressed that India “must take the lead” in promoting “secular ethics” with “Indian tradition of non-violence and harmony among various faiths”, to present

NYC Come Together for AIDS Awareness Program

Tibetans living in New York City came together on March 20 to raise fund for the CHOICE - HIV/AIDS Initiative which undertakes HIV/AIDS awareness program and pro

Tibetan Culture showcased at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC

Tibetans had a unique opportunity to showcase their precious culture at the Smithsonian’s Sackler and the Air Space museums in Washington, DC from March 10 – March 21. A Ma

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