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TopicTibetan Buddhism

Topic: Tibetan Buddhism

India was king of religion, China king of divination—how ancient Tibetans saw their neighbours

In 'Old Lhasa', MA Aldrich combines historical research, travel writing, religion, and culture to offer a comprehensive account of the city.

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

I’ve been driving an EV for 2 years—Indian roads are ready to switch to electric

Driving an electric vehicle for months, the Hyundai IONIQ5, BMW iX and now the Kia Carens Clavis electric, has convinced me of the viability of EVs for city and mid-range commutes.

Rupee’s turmoil has echoes of 2013

With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.