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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!"

Neuroscientists like Richard Davidson have found that regular meditation can fundamentally alter the way the brain functions.

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.

Tibetan monks, refugees and supporters gather in front of the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu to protest China's violent crackdown in Tibet.

Today, August 8, 2008, marks the beginning of the much-hyped Beijing Olympics. Much controversy surrounds the games.

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

Bobby Sager and his family have traveled around the world for nearly a decade, stepping in to help when they can. Sager's approach inspired "The Philanthropist" on NBC.

Bhutanese architecture is one of the most distinctive aspects of Bhutan. It runs the gamut from forts and monasteries, to temples and homes. Each building is unique.

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.

In addition to its culinary applications, garlic has a history of use as a medicine, aphrodisiac, talisman against evil spirits. Elsewhere garlic was banned.

"You Gotta Love It" is the theme of the Iowa State Fair held in Des Moines August 7 -17. Listed in "1000 Places to See Before You Die" the festival is classic Americana.

Built in the third century BC by Emperor Ashoka, this temple complex in Bihar state is a sacred site for the world's 300 million Buddhists

The murder mystery, Beautiful Ghosts by Eliot Pattison is a complex study of faith and trust set in exotic Tibet.

New forays in brain research reveal that Gamma brainwaves are associated with language development and optimal brain function.

The definitive collection of Clarke's work including 'The Sentinel' -the basis for 2001: A Space Odyssey, 'The Nine Billion Names of God, and the Hugo-winning 'The Star.'

Considered a stone of friendship, the amethyst is said to protect its wearer against seduction and evil spirits, as well as enhancing clarity of the mind.

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