Lhamo, meaning "fairy," is a common name for women of the Tibetan ethnic group, and it also appears in the names of Penpa Lhamo's mother and grandmother. However, the three generations of "Lhamo" have ...

The Tibetan community welcomes all to celebrate during this the three-day festival of rituals, food and ceremonies ...

U.S. funding has helped Tibetan refugees from China establish a thriving community in India. The future of that support is ...

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

LHASA -- The right to study and use the Tibetan language is guaranteed in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, said a ...

By age seven, Cidan Yuzhen was herding sheep and harvesting highland barley. On snow-draped grasslands over 3,800 meters above sea level, she traversed mountains, often scaling two peaks daily to ...

By Kathy Chouteau Five female authors are appearing at a free Women’s History Month “Book Signing Event” Saturday, March 29 ...

The recent termination of Tibetan-language broadcasts by Voice of America (VOA) and Radio Free Asia (RFA) is a significant setback for Tibetans both in Tibet and across the global diaspora. The ...

The Tibetan community and friends will host three days of events and rituals at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium this week that will culminate with a celebration of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday ...

Shimla: The National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) topped the men's category, while Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) led the competition in the women's and mixed categories ...

Tenzin Yundung, who has Tibetan roots and is currently completing her masters degree in Central Asian Cultural Studies in Bern, regrets this. “If I want to deal with Tibet and Tibetan issues at ...