Category: Buddhism

Buddhism

China Lures Millions of Tourists to Tibet

Tibet, which existed independently upto 1950, comprises approximately one-fourth of China’s landmass today.Tibet, traditionally, encompassed the regions of the central plateau, Khamand Amdo. After annexing Tibet, China separated Amdo (the…

15 June 2021 · 5 min read

Buddhism

Ceremony at Victims of Communism Memorial.

Representative at the Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Victims of Communism Memorial. Washington DC: On a rainy Friday morning, Representative Ngodup Tsering attended a memorial organized by the Victims of Communism Memorial…

12 June 2021 · 2 min read

Buddhism

Tripitaka Koreana’ to be open to public for first time

  The Tripitaka Koreana stored in Haein Temple in South Gyeongsang Province / Courtesy of KBS By   —  Shyamal Sinha Tripiṭaka  meaning “Triple Basket” is the traditional term for ancient collections…

7 June 2021 · 3 min read

Buddhism

New parliamentarians to take oath of office on June 8

Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile building (File photo) By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, May 31: The newly elected parliamentarians of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) are set to take oath of office from the Chief Justice…

2 June 2021 · 2 min read