Phayul Newsdesk

Back before the Dalai Lama became linked with all sorts of Hollywood celebrities and Lotusland's appropriation of Buddhist

The sudden demise of Prof Dawa Norbu has left all of us shell-shocked creating a void that can never be filled. A true son of Tibet, he was a person far ahead of his time and one of the exceptional few who combined rare intellect

The trip in and around Mcleodgunj was like flying across the Himalayas to the Dalai Lama’s kingdom. Only bits of India and the Raj cropped up.

I was a medical officer at the DTR Hospital in Mundgod Settlement for one year from August, 2004 to August, 2005. It was a time of great learning, trying to understand the intricate life lines of my own community.

I read Seidman’s article months ago when a friend of mine sent it to me. The article is a couple of years old but the situation has not changed for the better.

Tibet's capital is not a city of instant spiritual gratification. Those in search of a deeper experience need the patience and steadfast heart of a pilgrim.

Lhasa has a new Chinese section with neon signs, stores and discos; beside it is one of ancient temples and devout pilgrims

Along with the Tibetan community in Paris, the Bureau du Tibet, Paris, organised a grand ceremony on 10 July in celebration of the 70th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Paris. The Kalon for Departments of Finance and

Global Vigil for the Panchen Lama of Tibet was concluded peacefully and observed by many local Tibetan, Nepalese, foreigner and press person here in Boudha stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Travel in India can fill me with a strange type of euphoric dread. My trip from Delhi to Dharmashala, then, had the theoretic advantage of taking place at night. Except, of course, if you don't medicate yourself, the chances of sleep are similar to the chances of winning big on your next lotto ticket.