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Tibetans protest execution of their leader in China

Hundreds of Tibetans living in exile in India took to the streets of national capital on Tuesday protesting the execution of their religious leader Lobsong Dhondup for his alleged involvement in bombings in China.

Dalai Lama: Holding out hope

The Dalai Lama says talks with Beijing continue

Dalai Lama: Holding out hope

Nothing can prepare you for his Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, or "a simple Buddhist monk" in his own words, who walks in, warmly extending his hand, greeting you loudly.

The God of Small Films

Not So Precious: Khyentse Norbu doesn't let being a saint cramp his style on set (MARK LEONG/MATRIX FOR TIME)

Dalai Lama Offers Condolences to President Bush after Columbia Tragedy

The Dalai Lama on a tour of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, in 1995. Click image to enlarge. (Photo: NASA)

Dalai Lama Offers Condolences to President Bush after Columbia Tragedy

Following the loss of the space shuttle Columbia on February 1 the Dalai Lama sent a message of condolence to U.S. President George Bush describing the tragedy as "a great loss...to the United States and the world."

China Gags Relatives of Tibetans in Bombing Case

Relatives of two Tibetans handed death sentences for a series of bombings in western China say that the Chinese government has banned them from discussing the case publicly.

Urbanisation of Tibet gathers pace: official

Tibet will speed up the construction of small towns to attract herders and farmers to settle down, the chairman of the Tibetan regional government, Legqog, said Saturday, according to state media.

Exile Government not involved with founding of Taiwan Tibet group says PM

Prof. Samthong Rinpoche, the Prime Minister of Exile Government said that the Exile government has nothing to do with the founding of Taiwan Tibet Exchange Foundation.

Modern Chinese life vs. Tibetan traditions in Lhasa

You won't find McDonald's in Lhasa, but you can order a yak burger on a sesame bun at the Hard Yak Café. Even the french fries are crisp. Should you prefer Tibetan dining, try the Himalayan Restaurant across the hall.

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