December 2018
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China Restricts Travel for Tibetans Attending Dalai Lama Teachings
The Chinese authorities have imposed restrictions against Tibetans traveling to India and Nepal this year to attend the teachings given by the Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Bodhgaya. The restrictions imposed on Tibetan travels has severely reduced Tibetans attending the annual teachings. Last year, thousands of Tibetans from China occupied Tibet…
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Tibetan Youth Bags 2 Titles at Mister Model Worldwide Pageant
A Tibetan youth representing Tibet at the Mister Model Worldwide pageant held this month in the capital city of India, New Delhi has won two titles and the Tibetan community is cheering up to the achievement. Tsering Chomphel participated in the pageant as Mr. Tibet.
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No Buddhist Nations Except Japan Grant Entry to Dalai Lama Due to Chinese Pressure
The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama in the recent Hindustan Times interview spoke candidly about various topics surrounding him. His Holiness also revealed that no Buddhist nations except Japan is ready to grant him entry due to Chinese pressure.
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For An 84 Year Old, My Health is Quite Good Says Dalai Lama
The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama during a recent interview while talking about various issues, he replied to the query about his health that for an an 84 year old, his health is quite good. His Holiness spoke on wide-ranging political and spiritual issues to Shishir Gupta of Hindustan Times.
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Begins Teachings in Bodhgaya
The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama who is presently stationed in the holy place of Bodhgaya on Monday began his teachings with more than 15,000 devotees attending from around the world at the Kalachakara ground.
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Tenzin Yonten from New York Crowned 2018 Miss Tibet
The 2018 version of Miss Tibet held after a protracted schedule in the United States, it actually took placke on December 23 and crowned the lone contestant Tenzin Yonten in the ceremony held at the Armenian Church, 2nd Avenue in New York City.
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5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Shigatse City in Tibet
Former capital of Tibet, the Shigatse city on early Monday morning was rocked by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. While the natural hazard struck the Tibetan city around three thirty in the morning, there are no casualties reported according to the authorities. After the powerful jolts from the 5.8 magnitude earthquake in the Xaitongmoin County in…
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Karmapa Rinpoche Still Waiting for a Visa to Return to India
The 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorjee who is presently placed in the United States is still waiting for visa to return to India. The spiritual head of the Kagyue sect of Tibetan Buddhism has been very keen at returning back to India to carry out his religious activities.
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Tibetan Activists Stage Massive Show Against Chinese Foreign Minister in Delhi
Tibetan activists under the leadership of Students for Free Tibet, India staged a massive show of protest against the visiting Chinese Foreign Minister in the capital city of New Delhi on Friday. The Tibetan activists staged protests through out the day.
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Petition Seeking Justice for Tibetan Beaten by Taxi Drivers in Dharamsala Gains Momentum
The online petition in one of the largest campaign websites, Change.org, seeking justice for the Tibetan man who was severely beaten by a group of local taxi drivers on a December night has gained momentum as people are pouring in their supports by signing the petition.