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TopicTibetan Buddhism

Topic: Tibetan Buddhism

India-China & Tibet question: Battle for control of Mongolian teen’s body & soul enters critical phase

The next chapter of the tense India-China relationship could well depend on the succession question that lies ahead for Tibetan Buddhism.

Dharamshala is back on China’s radar—with US-born Mongolian boy’s anointment by Dalai Lama

Mongolia’s strong sense of national identity rooted in Buddhism will irk China as it will seek to discredit the legitimacy of the 10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoche.

With bike rally, Tibetans mark 27 yrs since spiritual leader Gedhun Choekyi Nyima’s kidnapping

The second most important spiritual leader for Tibetan Buddhists, the Panchen Lama identifies the Dalai Lama's reincarnation or successor.

US urges other countries to make law for transparency, greater access to Tibet

Robert A Destro, Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, called on US' 'likeminded friends and partners' to pass their own versions of the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act Friday.

The Dalai Lama says ‘Institution of Dalai Lama’ no longer politically relevant

The Chinese government is more concerned about the institution for political reasons, says Dalai Lama.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.