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Two young Tibetans self-immolate in Tibetan capital of Lhasa

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Two young Tibetan men self-immolated at Barkhor market outside of Jokhang temple in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa on Sunday, the latest in a wave of self-immolation protesters drawing attention to the issue of Chinese rule in Tibet. Tibet Post International points out that before setting themselves afire, the two shouted out unintelligible slogans, making […]

Socializing with your sangha

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A weekly social get-together for Buddhists, called Dharma Drink, has started in NYC on Fridays at the Rubin Museum. Organizer Gregory Beier explains the impetus for starting this group: “A great Tibetan lama once said to me that of the Three Jewels, if you don’t have Sangha, then Buddha and Dharma become meaningless. The Sangha […]

New Book on Bhutan written by Bhutanese Diplomat

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Absolute Bhutan Books has just published a comprehensive introduction to the country entitled, Facts About Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon. The book is designed to help both foreign visitors and the Bhutanese discover the country’s history, society, tradition, and culture. The author, Lily Wangchuk, is a former diplomat who has traveled widely both within […]

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