Articles related to "Tibet"
China's Crackdown in Tibet
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.
china crackdown tibet • china olympics tibet • human rights abuses tibet • china tibet oppression • 2008 olympics tibet
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.
china crackdown tibet • china olympics tibet • human rights abuses tibet • china tibet oppression • 2008 olympics tibet
Earliest Tibet
Evidence suggests that the earliest Tibetans were nomads who eventually settled the mountainous plateau. What do Tibetans believe about their own history?
early history of tibet • nomads in tibet • mythical origin of tibet • hsiung-nu in tibet • skythians and tibet
Evidence suggests that the earliest Tibetans were nomads who eventually settled the mountainous plateau. What do Tibetans believe about their own history?
early history of tibet • nomads in tibet • mythical origin of tibet • hsiung-nu in tibet • skythians and tibet
Free Tibet Movement Continues
With the Olympic torch moving towards San Francisco, students and activists hold protests across the United States.
what is going on in tibet • students for a free tibet • candlelight vigils • tibet • protest china
With the Olympic torch moving towards San Francisco, students and activists hold protests across the United States.
what is going on in tibet • students for a free tibet • candlelight vigils • tibet • protest china
The Chinese Domination of Tibet
China has long sought to dominate Tibet and now is using economic rather than political colonization.
chinese in tibet • political suppression • china-tibet railway • lhasa economic development zone • han chinese
China has long sought to dominate Tibet and now is using economic rather than political colonization.
chinese in tibet • political suppression • china-tibet railway • lhasa economic development zone • han chinese
The History of Tibet
A thematic introduction to a series of articles about the history of Tibet.
chinese domination of tibet • tibetan history • tibetan nomads • genghis khan and tibet • language of the mongols
A thematic introduction to a series of articles about the history of Tibet.
chinese domination of tibet • tibetan history • tibetan nomads • genghis khan and tibet • language of the mongols
Tibetans Protest in Kathmandu
Tibetan monks, refugees and supporters gather in front of the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu to protest China's violent crackdown in Tibet.
tibet • tibetans • tibetans in nepal • violence in tibet • china
Tibetan monks, refugees and supporters gather in front of the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu to protest China's violent crackdown in Tibet.
tibet • tibetans • tibetans in nepal • violence in tibet • china
The Younghusband Mission to Tibet
An introduction to the Yuonghusband mission to Tibet, which brought that country into the sphere of imperial politics.
tibet • imperialism • chinese hegemony • dalai lama
An introduction to the Yuonghusband mission to Tibet, which brought that country into the sphere of imperial politics.
tibet • imperialism • chinese hegemony • dalai lama
The Younghusband Mission to Tibet
An introduction to the Yuonghusband mission to Tibet, which brought that country into the sphere of imperial politics.
tibet • imperialism • chinese hegemony • dalai lama
An introduction to the Yuonghusband mission to Tibet, which brought that country into the sphere of imperial politics.
tibet • imperialism • chinese hegemony • dalai lama
Amdo Tibet Horse Trekking
Seeing firsthand how Tibetan nomads have lived for centuries is an eye-opening journey through the pristine high-altitude area of Amdo Tibet.
tibet • china • horse trek • langmusi • nomad
Seeing firsthand how Tibetan nomads have lived for centuries is an eye-opening journey through the pristine high-altitude area of Amdo Tibet.
tibet • china • horse trek • langmusi • nomad
Anniversaries in Hungary 2004
As in previous years, now I would like to show you some important and not too important but interesting things that have jubilee in this year.
hungary • europe • szeged • tibet • körösi
As in previous years, now I would like to show you some important and not too important but interesting things that have jubilee in this year.
hungary • europe • szeged • tibet • körösi
Chinese Problems with Tibet
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.
beijing olympics • tibet • tibet autonomous region • chinese problems • problems with tibet
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.
beijing olympics • tibet • tibet autonomous region • chinese problems • problems with tibet
Olympic Torch Highlights Tibet
The world trip of the Olympic flame has replaced the sporting spirit with an anti-China message, but the Dalai Lama's spirit seems lower than most.
tibet • china • olympic flame • olympic torch • dalai lama free tibet movement
The world trip of the Olympic flame has replaced the sporting spirit with an anti-China message, but the Dalai Lama's spirit seems lower than most.
tibet • china • olympic flame • olympic torch • dalai lama free tibet movement
Read the Label - Put It Back
Why our dollars should be kept out of the Chinese government and military's pockets.
china • chinese • tibet • dalai • lama
Why our dollars should be kept out of the Chinese government and military's pockets.
china • chinese • tibet • dalai • lama
Teachers and Teachings
Recent Teachers and Teachings
tibet • buddhism • drepung loseling • lhamo nuns • windhorse
Recent Teachers and Teachings
tibet • buddhism • drepung loseling • lhamo nuns • windhorse
Tibet and Beijing Face Off
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.
tibet protests • beijing olympics • lhasa riots • people's liberation army • dalai lama cultural genocide
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.
tibet protests • beijing olympics • lhasa riots • people's liberation army • dalai lama cultural genocide
Tibet at the Start of the C20th
Continuing the series on Tibetan history with an article on the early twentieth century.
british empire in india • chinese in tibet • dalai lama flees to china • dalai lama flees to india • tibetan misery
Continuing the series on Tibetan history with an article on the early twentieth century.
british empire in india • chinese in tibet • dalai lama flees to china • dalai lama flees to india • tibetan misery
Tibet On Fox
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.
rupert murdoch • news corp • tibet • dalai lama • china
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.
rupert murdoch • news corp • tibet • dalai lama • china
Tibet Stirs up Taiwan Election
With the presidential election only days away, party leaders in Taiwan are condemning China for the violent crackdown against demonstrators in Tibet.
beijing olympics • china • beijing • taipei • taiwan
With the presidential election only days away, party leaders in Taiwan are condemning China for the violent crackdown against demonstrators in Tibet.
beijing olympics • china • beijing • taipei • taiwan
Visiting Amdo Tibet in China
For an authentic and off-the-beaten path view of Tibetan culture still living in China, visit these towns in Gansu and Sichuan provinces.
china • amdo tibet • xiahe • langmusi • songpan
For an authentic and off-the-beaten path view of Tibetan culture still living in China, visit these towns in Gansu and Sichuan provinces.
china • amdo tibet • xiahe • langmusi • songpan
Western Sanction Won't Solve TIbet
This article argues that Western sanctions on China to force a resolution on the Tibet question would be ineffectual.
trade sanctions • west threatens china • canada threatens china • west indebted to china • why the tibet conflict won't be resolved by threat
This article argues that Western sanctions on China to force a resolution on the Tibet question would be ineffectual.
trade sanctions • west threatens china • canada threatens china • west indebted to china • why the tibet conflict won't be resolved by threat
When the Tibetan Armies Threatened China
A description and analysis of the period in which Tibet threatened to overrun China.
tibet • china • cavalry • nanchao • an lushan
A description and analysis of the period in which Tibet threatened to overrun China.
tibet • china • cavalry • nanchao • an lushan
Xinjiang
An introduction to China's north-west border region of Xinjiang.
xinjiang • china • tibet • islam • chinese muslims
An introduction to China's north-west border region of Xinjiang.
xinjiang • china • tibet • islam • chinese muslims
China Restricts Free Press During Olympics
Today, August 8, 2008, marks the beginning of the much-hyped Beijing Olympics. Much controversy surrounds the games.
beijing olympics • china olympic crackdown • free tibet • free press • journalists in china
Today, August 8, 2008, marks the beginning of the much-hyped Beijing Olympics. Much controversy surrounds the games.
beijing olympics • china olympic crackdown • free tibet • free press • journalists in china
Early Nepal
The ancient history of Nepal is not well-known. Was it influenced only by India and China or did it have its own culture? Who are the Newar people?
nepal • india • china • tibet • lord buddha
The ancient history of Nepal is not well-known. Was it influenced only by India and China or did it have its own culture? Who are the Newar people?
nepal • india • china • tibet • lord buddha
Lessons from Coloring Mandalas
In this article, the reader will be introduced to Mandalas and the powerful use of this ancient art in meditation and creativity in their personal life.
mandala • meditation • art • stress • circle
In this article, the reader will be introduced to Mandalas and the powerful use of this ancient art in meditation and creativity in their personal life.
mandala • meditation • art • stress • circle
Southwards Chinese Expansion
It is commonly said that China has made no attempt to exapnd its territory for many centuries - commonly said but incorrect. The Qing Dynasty saw a number of attempts.
china • myanmar • qing dynasty • military expansion • yunnan
It is commonly said that China has made no attempt to exapnd its territory for many centuries - commonly said but incorrect. The Qing Dynasty saw a number of attempts.
china • myanmar • qing dynasty • military expansion • yunnan
The Beijing Olympics
Much attention is being paid to Beijing as the 2008 Olympic Games draws near. This article looks at the pros and cons of hosting the event in that city.
beijing olympics • paris • toronto • falun gong • tibet
Much attention is being paid to Beijing as the 2008 Olympic Games draws near. This article looks at the pros and cons of hosting the event in that city.
beijing olympics • paris • toronto • falun gong • tibet
Tibetan Astrology
In this introduction to Tibetan Astrology, you'll find what your Not-So-Horrible-Scopes have in common with it and how Astrology can be a daily meditation.
astrology • tibetan astrology • introduction tibetan astrology • horoscopes • tibet
In this introduction to Tibetan Astrology, you'll find what your Not-So-Horrible-Scopes have in common with it and how Astrology can be a daily meditation.
astrology • tibetan astrology • introduction tibetan astrology • horoscopes • tibet
What Did Genghis Khan Eat?
Kublai Khan famously said that meat was suitable for men and vegetables for animals. Yet he himself enjoyed vegetable crepes. What else did the Mongols eat?
mongols • lamb • yak • tibet • genghis khan
Kublai Khan famously said that meat was suitable for men and vegetables for animals. Yet he himself enjoyed vegetable crepes. What else did the Mongols eat?
mongols • lamb • yak • tibet • genghis khan
Women in Buddhism
Some sources for information about women in contemporary Buddhism and about traditional female Buddhist deities.,Some sources for information about women in contemporary Buddhism and about traditional female Buddhist deities.
buddhism • women • tara • avalokitesvara • kwan yin
Some sources for information about women in contemporary Buddhism and about traditional female Buddhist deities.,Some sources for information about women in contemporary Buddhism and about traditional female Buddhist deities.
buddhism • women • tara • avalokitesvara • kwan yin
A Mandala
How do you combine spirituality and art? One way is through the use of a "mandala" (sand painting). Mandalas can be as complex or as simple as each individual wishes theirs to be. Once used only for private sacred ceremonies by monks who were trained in all their symbolic applications, mandalas are now a remarkable "tool" to find relaxation, balance and the inner "self".
ethnic crafts • craft • mandala • sand painting • sand
How do you combine spirituality and art? One way is through the use of a "mandala" (sand painting). Mandalas can be as complex or as simple as each individual wishes theirs to be. Once used only for private sacred ceremonies by monks who were trained in all their symbolic applications, mandalas are now a remarkable "tool" to find relaxation, balance and the inner "self".
ethnic crafts • craft • mandala • sand painting • sand
Asia's Brightest Moments
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
Buddhism: Off the Mountain and Over the Ocean
Tibetan Buddhism enters the mainstream thought.
buddhism • tibet • peaceful • dalai lama • tibetan buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism enters the mainstream thought.
buddhism • tibet • peaceful • dalai lama • tibetan buddhism
Dalai Lama, My Son: A Mother's Story by Diki Tsering
The autobiography of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's late mother.
dalai lama • diki tsering • biography • biographies • book
The autobiography of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's late mother.
dalai lama • diki tsering • biography • biographies • book
Indiana Jones and the Treasures of Middle-earth
A light-hearted romp through possible scenarios that Indiana Jones might face while looking for a Middle-earth artifact.
harrison ford • middle-earth • silmarils • feanor • arkenstone
A light-hearted romp through possible scenarios that Indiana Jones might face while looking for a Middle-earth artifact.
harrison ford • middle-earth • silmarils • feanor • arkenstone
Medicine Buddha
The Dalai Lama will give teachings in San Jose this May. He will give the Medicine Buddha empowerment May 20th. This article gives some background information on Medicine Buddha and describes personal experience visiting a Tibetan doctor.
buddhism • medicine buddha • dalai lama • tibetan medicine • tibetan herbs
The Dalai Lama will give teachings in San Jose this May. He will give the Medicine Buddha empowerment May 20th. This article gives some background information on Medicine Buddha and describes personal experience visiting a Tibetan doctor.
buddhism • medicine buddha • dalai lama • tibetan medicine • tibetan herbs
Medicine Buddha Sadhana, May 20, 2001
Report on Medicine Buddha Sadhana performed by the Dalai Lama recently in San Jose.
dalai lama • buddhism • tibet • tibetan buddhism • medicine buddha
Report on Medicine Buddha Sadhana performed by the Dalai Lama recently in San Jose.
dalai lama • buddhism • tibet • tibetan buddhism • medicine buddha
Padmasambhava
Padmasambhava, a key figure in Tibetan Buddhism.
padmasambhava • buddhism • tibet • tibetan buddhism • buddhists
Padmasambhava, a key figure in Tibetan Buddhism.
padmasambhava • buddhism • tibet • tibetan buddhism • buddhists
Ven.Palden Gyatso-Background and 2000 USA/Canada Tour
Background on Ven. Palden Gyatso who endured 30 years of prison and torture from the Chinese, and who is now free and devotes himself to international human rights.
ven. palden gyatso • tibet • rangzen • tibetan political situation • global exchange
Background on Ven. Palden Gyatso who endured 30 years of prison and torture from the Chinese, and who is now free and devotes himself to international human rights.
ven. palden gyatso • tibet • rangzen • tibetan political situation • global exchange
Ancient Decorative Art Works
Art guide "30,000 Years of Art" from Phaidon Press features these 9th-century world-wide works of art in stunning and detailed photographs.
decorative world art • 30000 years of art • 9th-century art • bird-man mural • huangdao ware jar
Art guide "30,000 Years of Art" from Phaidon Press features these 9th-century world-wide works of art in stunning and detailed photographs.
decorative world art • 30000 years of art • 9th-century art • bird-man mural • huangdao ware jar
Beijing Olympics Arouse National Anxiety
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.
china olympics • hu jintao • beijing 2008 • olympic games • ioc
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.
china olympics • hu jintao • beijing 2008 • olympic games • ioc
Gaozong
The life and reign of the third emperor of the Tang Dynasty - and the consort who was to become China's only female emperor.
expansion of the tang dynasty • rise of wu zetian • tang invasion of korea • tang in central asia • tang-uighur alliance
The life and reign of the third emperor of the Tang Dynasty - and the consort who was to become China's only female emperor.
expansion of the tang dynasty • rise of wu zetian • tang invasion of korea • tang in central asia • tang-uighur alliance
Lobsang Rampa and The Third Eye
Lobsang Rampa was a fake Tibetan lama conjured up by Englishman Cyril Hoskins whose book, 'The Third Eye', was a bestseller
lobsang rampa • the third eye • cyril henry hoskins • seven years in tibet • dalai lama
Lobsang Rampa was a fake Tibetan lama conjured up by Englishman Cyril Hoskins whose book, 'The Third Eye', was a bestseller
lobsang rampa • the third eye • cyril henry hoskins • seven years in tibet • dalai lama
Vita-Flex Reflex Massage
More than a combination of massage & reflexology, Vita-flex is a unique treatment that uses the body's energy meridians & reflex points to relieve pain & promote healing.
lemon master cleanse • vitaflex • stanley burroughs healing for the age of enlighten • tom woloshyn complete master cleanse • tibet reflexology foot massage
More than a combination of massage & reflexology, Vita-flex is a unique treatment that uses the body's energy meridians & reflex points to relieve pain & promote healing.
lemon master cleanse • vitaflex • stanley burroughs healing for the age of enlighten • tom woloshyn complete master cleanse • tibet reflexology foot massage
Bad Times in Bodhgaya
This year's Kalachakra Prayer Puja is beset with misfortunes. The Dalai Lama is ill and various factions threaten terrorism and disruption.
kalachakra • bodhgaya • buddhism • tibet • tibetan lamas
This year's Kalachakra Prayer Puja is beset with misfortunes. The Dalai Lama is ill and various factions threaten terrorism and disruption.
kalachakra • bodhgaya • buddhism • tibet • tibetan lamas
Buddhist New Year
Buddhist New Year falls on different days and months in different parts of the world. Review of Buddhist observances in different countries.
buddhist new year • buddhist calendar • new year's resolutions • vietnam • thailand
Buddhist New Year falls on different days and months in different parts of the world. Review of Buddhist observances in different countries.
buddhist new year • buddhist calendar • new year's resolutions • vietnam • thailand
China's New Silk Road of the Air
The Travelsleuth heralds the opening up of a new 'Silk Road of the Air' between China and North America following the latest Washington/Beijing travel accord.
washington • beijing • china • canada • usa
The Travelsleuth heralds the opening up of a new 'Silk Road of the Air' between China and North America following the latest Washington/Beijing travel accord.
washington • beijing • china • canada • usa
What is Buddhism?
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
buddhism • buddha • buddhist • lama • monk
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
buddhism • buddha • buddhist • lama • monk
What is Buddhism?
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
buddhism • buddha • buddhist • lama • monk
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
buddhism • buddha • buddhist • lama • monk
Around the World in 2006
Adventure Travel tour operator World Expeditions asked its own staff of guides to vote for the Top 10 adventure destinations of 2006. Their list is an adventurer's dream
top and best adventure travel trips • world expeditions • antarctic • larapinta trail and australia • silk road
Adventure Travel tour operator World Expeditions asked its own staff of guides to vote for the Top 10 adventure destinations of 2006. Their list is an adventurer's dream
top and best adventure travel trips • world expeditions • antarctic • larapinta trail and australia • silk road