Remembering the lost art of calligraphy in Kashmir from the 7th century to the late 19th century
“The artist who, in the shadow of the throne of His Majesty, has become a master of calligraphy is Muhammad Husain of Kashmir ...
Reuters24d
Earthquake shakes Tibetan monasteries, casualties among clergy unknown
At least two Tibetan monastic centres damaged by quake Unknown number of clergy hurt, monasteries affected Buddhist monasteries key to Tibet's cultural identity Some Tibetan monks in the past ...
Business Standard26d
China erasing Tibetan culture by separating children from their families
Tibetan rights activists, as well as experts working for the United Nations, have said that China is systematically separating Tibetan children from their families to erase Tibetan identity and to ...
The New York Times29d
How China is Erasing Tibetan Culture, One Child at a Time
Tibetan area CHINA Tibetan rights activists, as well as experts working for the United Nations, have said that the party is systematically separating Tibetan children from their families to erase ...
The New York Times1mon
In Tibet, Survivors of Strong Quake Face Freezing Weather Conditions
Rescuers rushed to distribute blankets and tents to those displaced by the magnitude-7.1 quake that struck Tibetan villages near Nepal, toppling over 3,000 homes. By Tiffany May Rescuers working ...
Sky1mon
At least 126 people killed in China as 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Tibet holy city of Shigatse
Shigatse is one of Tibet's holiest cities and home to the Tashilhunpo Monastery - the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama - second only to the Dalai Lama in Tibetan Buddhism. Image: Shigatse is ...
Smith College4mon
Tibetan Studies in India Program
As part of an ongoing academic exchange program with the Tibetan universities in exile in India, each year the Five Colleges send 15 students to spend interterm studying Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan ...