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Hired by the Tibetan government, Royal Air Force veteran Robert W. Ford put together a radio communications network for a nation that had up to this time relied on messages carried by foot over the highest mountains on the globe. More important, his radio connected the secluded nation to the outside world. When, in October, 1950, the Communist Chinese army began its march to subjugate Tibet, Ford risked his life by staying behind to send out reports over his radio to let the world know.

The murder of a young Tibetan nun at the hands of Chinese border guards at the rooftop of the world offers a unique parable for the tale of modern Tibet. Chinese police are instructed to take any measures necessary to protect the border of Tibet. When a group of climbers witness the murder of a young Tibetan nun who is fleeing to India, two men have a choice: turn a blind eye and preserve their climbing careers or alert the world to the grand scale of human injustice played out daily in Tibet.

Drawn from Tibet's rich contemplative literature, Buddhist Meditation offers classic exercises focused on the opportunities and challenges of life; cultivating inner calm; fostering a wider perspective on oneself in relationship to others; working with negative emotions, and the highest values of the Buddhist tradition, love and compassion.

Insights from the Roof of the World: Conversations on Tibet is a series of podcasts and conversations by FNVA which seeks a deeper understanding of developments in Tibet under Chinese occupation with the policies of the Communist Party of China seeking to eliminate Tibet’s distinct cultural identity and history. Listeners will gain insights to 'ground realities' in Tibet through conversations with Tibetans, Western and Asian scholars, writers, China watchers, environmentalists and security experts in Tibet and hear aspirations of young Tibetans, some who have undertaken perilous journeys to ...

The most accessible and informative version of the Buddhist classic available in English, with instruction in meditation, illuminating commentary, and guidance in the practical use of the prayers The so-called “Tibetan Book of the Dead” has been renowned for centuries as a cornerstone of...

Tibet Unlocked is a Tibet Action initiative

Waking Up Closer to Tibet takes listeners on a riveting journey of unravelling Tibet, its rich history, culture, art, tradition, religion, and people. On this show, public speaker and translator Tenzin Chodon (@tenzin.chodon.24) interviews experts who know Tibet in their own unique ways every week. This is an HT Smartcast Original.

From being elected as Congress president in 1929 till his death in 1964, Jawaharlal Nehru remained a towering figure in Indian politics, a man who left an indelible stamp on the history of South Asia. As a leading light of the nationalist struggle and as India's first and longest-serving prime...

In this extensive lesson, Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, beautifully elucidates the meaning of the path to enlightenment. His discourse arises from the Third Dalai Lama's brilliant and powerful work, Essence of Refined Gold, a classic text that summarizes the meaning of all Buddha's...

Can you name a Tibetan besides the Dalai Lama? Probably not (or you're Tibetan). Let's change that by representing voices of Tibetans and our friends. Sharing stories of hope, struggle and belonging — creating a space for Tibetans and for everyone who cares about Tibet. Since 1950, Tibet has been under Chinese occupation. Today, Tibetans live scattered across the globe. Many of us have never seen our homeland. My name is Namri Songtsen Lhundup DAGYAB, born & raised in Germany by Tibetan parents. Living in Berlin. Wanna support my work? www.patreon.com/OUTOFTIBET buymeacoffee.com/OUTOFTIBET

Tibet Unlocked breaks through China’s information blackout on Tibet by shining a spotlight on critical issues facing Tibetans in Tibet and telling stories of their brave resistance to Chinese rule. Hosted by two Tibetan activist leaders in exile, this podcast brings a Tibetan-focused activist perspective into the heart of the discussion of the Sino-Tibetan conflict.

Hosts Phuntsok Dhundup & Mark Schirmacher explore the true nature of everything: The human mind, meditation, dreamstates, their own personal journeys, the overlap of culture & religion, and of course, donuts. They are indeed Two Dudes Talking Dharma, Dreams, & Donuts. Welcome to Tibet, USA!

Tendöl Namling turned 60 in March 2019. She was born at the time when the Dalai Lama fled from Lhasa and the uprising of his people by the Chinese People's Army was brutally suppressed. She has lived for 22 years under Chinese rule. As the daughter of a high government official, she underwent...

In questo approfondimento ripercorriamo la storia del conflitto sino-tibetano, che da decenni macchia le vite e le speranze di un popolo. Nel 1950, il Partito Comunista Cinese lanciò l'invasione del Tibet. Dal punto di vista dei tibetani, questa invasione interruppe secoli di nazione indipendente. Per i cinesi, invece, si trattava della ripresa del controllo di una parte del loro territorio sovrano, che era stata loro strappata nell'ultimo secolo dagli imperialismi stranieri e dalle guerre civili.

Wie ist die aktuelle Lage in Tibet? Was sind die laufenden Kampagnen der Tibet Initiative Deutschland. Einmal im Monat berichten wir kompakt und informativ über unsere Arbeit.

In deze serie colleges over "Oosterse filosofie" nemen filosofen en deskundigen u mee naar verschillende filosofische en spirituele tradities in India, China, Tibet en Japan: hindoeïsme, (zen)boeddhisme, confucianisme en taoïsme, waarbij het "denken vanuit het hart" een grote rol speelt. Zowel de oude als de moderne tradities komen aan bod. De serie wordt afgerond met een college comparatieve filosofie oost-west, waarin wordt stilgestaan bij de overeenkomsten en verschillen en het belang van de dialoog tussen de verscheidene wereldbeschouwingen.

Der lächelnde Unbekannte. China wächst weiter unaufhaltsam, ist aus der Corona-Pandemie sogar noch gestärkt hervorgegangen. Der Westen hingegen versinkt in Krise und Chaos. Mächtigster Mann der Welt ist heute nicht mehr der Präsident der USA, sondern Xi Jinping, Generalsekretär der Kommunistischen Partei und Staatspräsident Chinas. Wie funktioniert der Funktionär, der eine Machtfülle auf sich vereint wie vor ihm nur Mao? Welche Rolle spielt seine Frau Peng Liyuan, Chinas bekannteste Volkssängerin und Sonderbotschafterin der Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO)?

Perched high in the Himalayas, the historic Gartang Gali Trek offers a thrilling journey through a 136-meter-long mountain staircase. Experience the breathtaking views of the Jadh Ganga river and the rugged terrain that once connected India to Tibet. This trek, part of Gangotri National Park, is a blend of adventure and history, featuring stunning landscapes and rare wildlife. #GartangGaliTrek #UttarakhandAdventures #HimalayanTrek #HistoricRoutes