Tibet Matters to the CCP
Tibet is not only rich in natural resources but also occupies a unique place in China’s geopolitical strategy. Its importance…
Tibetan Culture Records
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Tibetan Architectural Style
Tibetan architecture is a distinctive blend of practicality, spirituality, and artistic expression, shaped by the region’s high-altitude environment and deep-rooted…
His Holiness the Dalai Lama – Guardian of Peace and Faith
Commemorating the 90th Birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso (July 6, 1935 – July 6, 2025)…
Drikung Rinchen Choling (DRC)
Drikung Rinchen Choling (DRC) is H.E. the 8th Garchen Rinpoche’s main Dharma Center in southern California. It provides a place…
1989 Tibetan Unrest
In 1989, as student-led pro-democracy protests spread across China, most notably in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, there were sympathetic reactions in…
Dzi Beads: A Mysterious Tibetan Treasure
Dzi beads are highly valued spiritual artifacts originating from Tibetan and Himalayan cultures. These beads are believed to carry powerful…
Kangyur
The Tibetan Buddhist canon is a defined collection of sacred texts recognized by various schools of Tibetan Buddhism, comprising the Kangyur and the Tengyur. The Kangyur or Kanjur is Buddha’s…