The overshadowing of Bon by Buddhism in Tibet was not merely a spiritual shift but a complex socio-political transformation involving royal authority, scholarly exclusion, and historical revision.

The Dalai Lama has been living in exile in India since 1959, when an uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet failed. India is ...

These need to be firewalled from external factors such as the Dalai Lama’s succession and China’s trade and foreign policy initiatives.

The second group of 48 pilgrims embarked on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via the Lipulekh Pass, entering Tibet on Monday. Scheduled in five batches, the journey involves a sacred circumambulation ...

Ahead of celebrations this month for his 90th birthday that were attended by senior Indian ministers, the head of Tibetan Buddhists riled China again by saying it had no role in his succession ...

Pilgrims have created a booming market for local products. They often return home with walnuts, beans, and hemp seeds, giving a market boost to local agriculture. Tour operators have rolled out a ...

With the 14th Dalai Lama set to turn 90 on July 6, the world’s attention is focused on the Tibetan spiritual leader. For most ...

A cloned yak calf has been safely delivered by c-section in Tibet, marking a significant development in yak breeding programs ...

“In reality, [the] Xizang-related issue is a thorn in China-India relations and has become a burden for India,” Yu Jing, a Chinese embassy spokesperson, posted on X, referring to “Xizang”, the Chinese ...

China has also sought to elevate other spiritual figures, particularly Tibetan Buddhism’s No. 2 figure, the Panchen Lama. A boy recognized by the Dalai Lama as the new Panchen disappeared soon after, ...

A new report by Tibet Action Institute highlights allegations of abuse and indoctrination faced by Tibetan children in ...

As the Dalai Lama turns 90, China prepares to name a rival successor. But the spiritual leader’s soft power has already ...