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Tenzin Gyatso, was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama when he identified the items the latter owned, exclaiming: "That's mine! That's mine!"

The institution of the Dalai Lama began in the sixteenth century. The title was first bestowed on a spiritual leader in Tibet by the Khan of Mongolia.

Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama is asking governments, world leaders, individuals to address global warming and effects of global climate change and to care for the Earth.

Happiness is one of the aims of Buddhist practices and teachings. The Dalai Lama offers guidance on how everyone can find happiness and contentment.

When Memphis Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery met the Dalai Lama on Tuesday, his jokes and hand gesture made Memphis cringe, but made the Tibetan leader laugh.

The Western Shugden Society has alleged the Dalai Lama is enforcing a ban that puts spiritual freedom in jeopardy. Is His Holiness guilty of religious cleansing?

Who is the Dalai Lama? The fourteenth - what happened to the first thirteen?

The fourteenth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, has called for a new sense of "universal responsibility," moving individual consciousness away from self and toward others.

Tibet has a rich spiritual and cultural tradition. Documentaries and dramas can be a useful way of understanding Tibetan history as well as their current plight.

After twenty years studying cultures around the world, Rick Ray is ready to take on his most daunting task: interviewing the Dalai Lama in India, where he is in exile.

Dalai Lama tickets were a hot commodity as he joined Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Blue Man Group, Eckhart Tolle, Maria Shriver and Peter Buffett in Vancouver, BC.

The Dalai Lama visited Vancouver, Canada this weekend and shared his philosophy on cultivating happiness, which is a wonderful tool for recovery from eating disorders.

Brad Pitt portrays story of real life explorer Heinrich Harrer and the Dalai Lama during WWII years in Tibet, during the takeover of the peaceful culture by China.

Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas combines a traditional story about the power of individuals with inspiring encouragement from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Wangari Maathai.

Chinese officials have announced that foreign visitors will once again be allowed to travel to Tibet and that this new travel policy will go into effect on April 5, 2009.

Compassion, conscience, and integrity are examined from a perspective of Eastern spiritual philosophy. How can these core values be understood more effectively?

The story of Milarepa tells a tale of intrigue, betrayal, catastrophic events, unparalleled evil . . . and then redemption.

Continuing the series on Tibetan history with an article on the early twentieth century.

The recent coverage of the unrest in Tibet by Newscorp is another example of how Rupert Murdoch's media empire bends over backwards to support the Chinese Government.

Commemorating the Dalai Lama's "Healing Address" on the 4th anniversary of 9/11 in the United States, the Tibetan Prayer Wheel is a remembrance of His Holiness.

Although Buddhism and Islam are two very different religions, their roles within China can be compared to one another when examining persecution.

The Buddhist Society was founded by Christmas Humphreys in 1924 and remains true to its original aim to publish and encourage the study of Buddhist principles.

With the Beijing Olympics imminent The Tibet Autonomous Region continue to tarnish China's human rights record. Now even dialogue with the Dalai Lama may be too late.

China told protesters they had until midnight tonight to turn themselves in or face "harsh consequences." Now, Tibet and surrounding areas are being sealed off.

An Austrian mountain climber develops a relationship with the Dalai Lama after spending seven years wandering through World War 2 era China.

Dorje Shugden. Whether he's a good guy or a bad guy remains to be seen. Thousands of followers all over the world say he's a Buddha while others say he's an evil spirit.

The mythical land of Shangri-La has long held a spiritual appeal. But is it really mythical? Could such a place really exist?

The Central Tibetan Administration in India has been trying to democratise the almost 200,000 Tibetans in exile since the 1960s. How successful has this process been?

The desire to achieve enlightenment to help others is known as bodhicitta or bodhichitta. Learn more about this Buddhist belief, how to attain it and its benefits.

With U S President George Bush & some world leaders refusing to fully boycott the Olympic Games, Friday's statement by President Hu Jintao hinted China remains concerned.

With the Olympic torch moving towards San Francisco, students and activists hold protests across the United States.

The current debate between religion and science requires readers to pick a side, but why should they?

Lobsang Rampa was a fake Tibetan lama conjured up by Englishman Cyril Hoskins whose book, 'The Third Eye', was a bestseller

In Mahayana Buddhism, Chenrezig is found in diverse iconographic forms as the emanation of the Buddha's most powerful transformational aspect, compassion.

Martin Sheen narrates this colorful view of a peaceful people who have suffered greatly in defending their religion, their culture and their land from China and the world

In this film, Heinrich Harrer learns how to break free of the Buddhist concept of the Wheel of Life and reach a level of Enlightenment

A look at China's crackdown in Tibet, a brief history of the disputed region and why it has taken the forthcoming Beijing Olympics to bring it to the world's attention.

Western culture is embracing Buddhism; but knowing how to begin can be confusing. These are a few references and resources to start following Buddha's path.

Help human rights around the world - bid for chance to visit Desperate Housewives, CSI; win Larry King's suspenders; sing with Aretha Franklin

Buddhism emphasizes displaying leadership qualities of compassion, generosity and wisdom. Learn how to use Buddhism teachings and practices for effective leadership.

Despite mistrust and occasional fiery rhetoric, burgeoning trade in recent years and converging economic interests are encouraging China and India to cooperate.

A brief portrait of an American Buddhist holy site near Fort Collins, Colorado.

Bible Illuminated is a radical combination of modern photographic images and the American Bible Society's Good News Translation of the New Testament.

In the 1997 film Seven Years in Tibet, Heinrich Harrer's journey leads him to take on a Buddhist mindset, incorporating Buddhist doctrine into his personality.

The years and months preceding the Beijing Olympic Games were the most difficult in China's recent history. How did China manage to cope with these challenges?

China has become a new destination for foreigners from different geographical backgrounds. They face different challenges depending on their nationalities and skin color.

Following Secretary Clinton's lead, Speaker Pelosi upholds President Obama's Charm China Offensive 11 days prior to the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

Neuroscientist Richard Davidson found that meditation has a profound and permanent impact on the brain, improving its capacities for awareness and happiness.

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Living among other cultures is one of the greatest privileges of traveling. By getting involved with the community, you'll find more than the average tourist.