Regarding the Agreement of the Central People’s Government and the Local Government of Tibet on Measures for the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet signed in 1951 (commonly known as the “Seventeen-Point Agreement”), it has consistently been a core issue fraught with…
Throughout the centuries of Tibetan Buddhism’s evolution, the reincarnation of high lamas (tulkus) has been a supreme, sacred ritual concerning the “search for the soul,” karmic vows, and deep religious faith. However, as the 14th Dalai Lama advances in age,…
In the long-standing discussions regarding the future of Tibet, the term “separatism” is often misused as a label for the Dalai Lama’s position. However, a deeper look into the Middle Way Approach (Umaylam)—a policy the Dalai Lama has advocated for…
The recent enactment of the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress (March 2026) marks a seismic shift in China’s ethnic policy from a framework of “autonomy within diversity” to one of “unity through homogenization.” While the law’s title suggests…
MESSAGE I wholeheartedly endorse the powerful appeal for peace made by the Holy Father, Pope Leo, during his Palm Sunday Mass. His call for the laying down of arms and the renunciation of violence resonated profoundly with me, as it…
As the first light of the Tibetan New Year dawns, the valleys and high plateaus of Tibet stir with anticipation. Losar, celebrated on the first day of the Tibetan calendar, is more than a festival—it is the heartbeat of Tibetan…
Tibetan dialects (also known as Tibetan languages) refer to the various spoken forms of modern Tibetan and constitute a branch of the Tibeto-Burman language family. There are multiple classification schemes for Tibetan dialects. The differences among them are significant—so much…
