Tibet

American Mountaineer And Nepalese Guide Killed In Tibet Avalanche

Another American climber and Nepalese mountain guide are also missing following the avalanches on Mount Shishapangma.
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Six Places To See Before They Change Forever

The world is changing before our eyes. With global warming, human damage and the disintegration of traditions, the threat to planet Earth's most beautiful wonders is very real. Now is the time to witness these precious places before they change forever.
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Dalai Lama Apologizes For Saying Any Female Successor Should Be 'Attractive'

The Tibetan Buddhist monk admitted "off the cuff remarks, which might be amusing in one cultural context, lose their humor in translation."
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Californian Freaks Out Neighbors By Putting Giant Swastika On Front Yard

Steve Johnson claims it's not a Nazi sign, it's a Tibetan symbol.
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Dalai Lama Hospitalized With A Chest Infection, Now Feeling Better

The 83-year-old Buddhist leader is recovering at a hospital in Dharmsala, India.
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China Bans Tourists From Its Everest Base Camp, Citing Staggering Amount Of Trash

Only people with proper mountaineering permits and select researchers will reportedly be able to access the base camp on the Chinese side.
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‘Devastating’ Videos Show Jokhang Temple, ‘Heart Of Tibetan Buddhism,’ Consumed By Fire

No major damages or injuries have been reported, but observers have expressed concern that China may be suppressing information about the blaze.
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America Must Stand Up To China To Defend Human Rights In Tibet

The Panchen Lama has not been heard from since that day, more than 20 years ago, when he and his family were taken.
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How To Meditate Anytime, Anywhere

Buddhist master and meditation teacher Mingyur Rinpoche explains how to meditate with one simple method
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Meet the villagers who protect biodiversity on the top of the world

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