India strikes a deal with China on Tibetans By: René Muller The clock is ticking and it does not seem like the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has a lot of time left or much administration work to perform in the very near future. This article could not have surfaced at a better time, bringing attention to a few very crucial yet sensitive points surrounding the inevitable – that the Tibetans have to face the reality of “what will happen after the Dalai Lama enters clear light?” The future undoubtedly looks uncertain for the entire Tibetan diaspora community in India, as the number of refugees coming into India has drastically dropped. There was only one student in the classroom. The classroom is at a boarding school in Dharamsala, in northern India, where the Central Tibetan Administration, better known as the Tibetan government-in-exile, is located. Silence also reigns in the refugee reception center, the first stop for Tibetan exiles arriving in Dharamsala and seeking registration as refugees. But people are worried.
Mysterious Mount Kailash: Secrets Of The Man-Made Pyramid And Entrance To The City Of The Gods MessageToEagle.com – Mount Kailash, which means “precious jewel of eternal snow” remains a place shrouded in mystery and legend. According to ancient beliefs, this enigmatic Tibetan mountain represents the axis of the world or the stairway to heaven. In many eastern countries Mount Kailash is considered the holiest place on Earth. Some ancient sources say this is where we can find the mysterious city of the gods. Located around four long rivers, the Indus River, the Sutlej River, the Brahmaputra River, and the Karnali River, Mount Kailash remains a very sacred place and a great repository of mystical knowledge. Considered as the holy abode of Lord Shiva, the mountain is currently considered unconquered. A man-made pyramid? Mount Kailash somewhat unusual shape has led to speculations that perhaps the mountain is not a mountain at all. Mount Kailash – is it a man-made pyramid? The stratum is horizontal with the layers of stone slightly varying in color. What is causing the rapid aging?
How to Trek Safely in Tibet while Enjoying its Enormous Benefits! - Tibet Highland ToursTibet Highland Tours No other activity in this world is as majestic, satisfying and refreshing as Trekking. Trekking is the activity which you must try if you visit Tibet as it is the most exciting, adventurous and challenging activity which is extremely popular amongst the tourists, travelers and explorers throughout the world. This is the activity which can rock you from the inside-out by reaching to its end, even the natives of the region can never get enough of it and they crave for it no matter how many times in their lives they have did it. It’s NOT always a ‘Safety Affair’! Trek brings a plethora of alms along with it and it’s not a risky affair for physically fit souls, however, you have to go through a thorough medical checkup before you start the activity to stay safe from the unexpected danger. What Trek has to Gift You? Weight Loss: Many people try trekking as it’s a simple yet sure way to lose weight and get rid of obesity.
20 reasons why Reinhold Messner is the world's greatest living man What ancient DNA tells us about the Himalayas In a collaborative study by the University of California, Merced, the University of Oklahoma, the University of Chicago and Uppsala University in Sweden, researchers conduct the first ancient DNA investigation of the Himalayan arc, generating genomic data for eight individuals ranging in time from the earliest known human settlements to the establishment of the Tibetan Empire. The findings, published on June 20 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, demonstrate that the genetic makeup of high-altitude Himalayan populations has remained remarkably stable despite cultural transitions and exposure to outside populations through trade. The study was conceived by UC Merced Professor Mark Aldenderfer, who also directed the surveys and excavations of the sites from which the analyzed materials were recovered. One of the last places settled by prehistoric humans Understanding how humans adapted to this harsh environment
China to expel thousands of Buddhists from Larung Gar | Tricycle Chinese authorities recently ordered that Larung Gar, the massive Buddhist village in eastern Tibet, must reduce the number of its residents to 5,000 by the end of September 2017. Larung Gar is home to 20,000 monks and nuns and at times houses up to 40,000 people. The community was started by Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok (1933-2004) in the early 1980s to revive the educational tradition of Tibetan Buddhism after the Cultural Revolution. A document outlining the eviction orders was posted by Human Rights Watch reads in part: The order specifies that 2,200 people have to leave this year—1,200 of them monastics. “The 5,000 overall limit must be managed by 2017,” the document reads. Larung Gar is one of the most popular centers of Buddhist education.
Who’s the hypocrite? Chinese nationals protesting for their freedoms in Tiananmen Square By: Kay Beswick On June 4, 1989, hundreds of thousands of Chinese nationals marched into Tiananmen Square to protest the suppression, discrimination and humiliation that their leadership had subjected them to for many years. By the end of the day, thousands of people had lost their lives, after an order was issued by their own leaders to end the protest at all costs. 25 years later, and the world commemorates the courage of these people to stand up for the truth: that there is a universal set of basic human rights that should be granted to every individual, regardless of their station and background in life. The Tibetan leadership’s vehemence over the ban is reminiscent of the Communist Party’s rhetoric in 1989 at Tiananmen Square One such freedom these men and women were bravely protesting for was the freedom of worship. The Dalai Lama with Prime Minister Lobsang Sangey (left) and Samdhong Rinpoche (right). Transcript
Where is Tibet: A litany of lies from the Tibetan leadership Over the years, the Tibetan leadership have made many promises about Dorje Shugden, none of which have materialized over time. By: Kay Beswick The Tibetan exodus began in 1959 when the People’s Liberation Army entered Tibet and His Holiness the Dalai Lama subsequently fled into exile. In the ensuing 60 years, the exiled Tibetan community established themselves in 24 settlements throughout India, on tracts of land generously granted to them by the Indian government. The Tibetan leadership themselves made their headquarters in Dharamsala, a former British hill station in the foothills of the Himalayas, in an environment reminiscent of Tibet. From their position there, the Tibetan leadership has been plotting their return to Tibet. From 1959 until 1996, it was a comparatively idyllic time. In other words, Tibetans were told that Dorje Shugden harms the Tibetan cause. Perhaps it is time for the Tibetan people to review the ability of their leadership. Conclusion