In Tibetan tradition, bathing is more than just a cleansing ritual; it is a deep connection between humans and nature. In ...

Tibet, historically a sovereign entity, was forcibly annexed by China in 1950. Since then, Beijing has flooded the region with Han Chinese settlers, imposed Mandarin over Tibetan language, and placed ...

"Tibet is the highest plateau in the world ... Up in the Himalayas, though, it's not a trend — it's a way of life. "Our parents and our grandparents and our forefathers all drank [butter ...

Three days after he was released from prison in December, a Tibetan village leader named Gonpo Namgyal died. As his body was being prepared for traditional Tibetan funeral rites, marks were found ...

In the twilight of his life, Tibet’s spiritual leader casts an eye on the past and his struggle with the Chinese regime.

There are also accommodations on-site for monks. Travelers say witnessing this everyday way of life in Tibet makes the Jokhang Temple a rich cultural experience not to be missed. Not only that ...