Opinions

In an interview with AFP, the new Prime Minister, Lonchen* Tshering Tobgay was critical of GNH: “I’m sceptical

In early 2011, I had the rare opportunity to attend a commentary session by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Mulamadhyamakakarika (Verses on the Fundamentals of the

For the past decade, China has pursued a series of ambitious dam-building projects in Tibet, making water a source of significant discord in Sino-Indian relations. Yet

I solemnly swear, by the flag of Tibet, that I will remain faithful to its colors and until they take this life away from me or until all my karmic merits have been exhausted, I wil

Tibetan Plateau, an island in the sky is home to some of the world’s highest peaks and greatest rivers. The sacred Gang Rimpoche or Mt. Kailash in Tibet is visited by thousands of Jain, Hindu, Bon and Buddhist pilgrims each year. It is only one among hund

Among us there may be a lack of courage to resist the Chinese government and follow in the footsteps of Tibetans who have sacrificed their lives for our cause. But there are no fewer

Every year, a great number of traditional Tibetan festivals are celebrated in Lhasa: Sagadawa, the month of Buddha, in June; Shoton, the yoghurt festival with its operas in summer,

With Chinese political power at its peak on global stage, Tibet’s future is neither in the hands of Umavas nor Rangzenpas (Proponents of autonomy within China and Tibetan independence respectively) but in the clutches of the Chinese Comm

Today’s Skype conversation was not one I would call amusing and light. The reason being that what Sonam had to say left me wide-eyed, speechless, and nearly in despair. He had

On Thursday August 22, 2013 you gave a late-night talk in Berkeley, California to the Tibetan community. During the Q&A part of the evening, many questions were raised but understandably there was not enough time for detailed answers to all questions