A young Tibetan monk's death in custody under suspicious circumstances has sparked outrage, with rights groups alleging torture and Chinese authorities accused of a cover-up. Samten's death, ...

The case has raised fresh concerns over China's treatment of Tibetan religious figures, as reported by Tibet Watch and cited by Phayul, a news portal focused on Tibet and the Tibetan diaspora.

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a monk is like? A Tibetan Buddhist monk? Ever curious about the meaning in those huge sand paintings with their swirls and symbols? Have you ever ...

At the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, Geshe La Ngawang Thugje led teachings and blessings that drew community ...

Tibetan monks in western China called for the return of their exiled spiritual leader Wednesday, as a top official warned that any disruption of the Olympic torch in Tibet would be severely punished.

Chinese police authorities tortured a young Tibetan Buddhist monk so severely that he died in custody before returning his body to his ...

The Central Tibetan Administration commemorates monk Sonam Dhargyal, who self-immolated on March 17, 2012. The act highlights ongoing Tibetan concerns over religious freedom and cultural identity ...

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Attendees closed their eyes and meditated to the sounds of sutra chants, Tibetan bells and cymbals ringing as five Tibetan monks performed a blessing. About 40 people attended the opening ceremony of ...

LHASA, China — A group of monks shouting there was no religious freedom disrupted a carefully orchestrated visit by foreign reporters to Tibet’s capital Thursday, an embarrassment for China as it ...

Tibetan Buddhist monks visited San Luis Obispo this week to create a colorful sand mandala. Visiting from the Ngari Institute of Buddhist Dialects in India, the monks started building the mandala at ...