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The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) releases today its new publication entitled “2002 Annual Report: Human Rights Situation in Tibet”. This report takes a hard look at China’s compliance with the two

In what could have ominous portents for India's security concerns, China is going full-steam ahead with its ambitious railway project involving a versatile feeder-line through Tibet which would make possible the deployment of PLA soldiers on the borders at short notice.

Seven Tibetan Buddhist monks employed droning chants, clashing cymbals, ringing bells and blowing horns as they prayed for world peace Saturday morning in this desert resort town.

Tibetan Buddhist monks will grace Lincoln this week with a special type of painting - spiritual sand painting. As part of the "Arts of Tibet: Object and Performance" exhibit at the Lentz Center for Asian Culture, Hewit Place, 1155 Q St.

Seven Buddhist monks from the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery kicked off their visit to Borrego Springs yesterday with a special performance at the local high school.

Now that Taiwan feels it has righted a historical wrong by giving up its claim to Mongolia, it is moving to establish ties with the Dalai Lama's government-in-exile. This is presented as another move to get rid of historical baggage, of which Taiwan has more than its fair share.

High up on a dusty plateau in the village of Taktser lies the only shrine to the Dalai Lama to be found in China. It is in the house where he was born, and is lovingly cared for by a nephew.

Secret negotiations between China and the Dalai Lama will resume next month, amid growing signs that Tibet's spiritual leader is preparing to cut a historic deal allowing him to return to Tibet after almost half a century in exile.

Tibetan monks create a intricate sand mandala during their visit to Mount Shasta in October of 2002.

A group of Tibetan monks will make their sixth visit to Mount Shasta February 10th to 13th as part of a tour to introduce the sutra and tantra of Buddhism and promote the welfare of their monastery in India.