The Most Beloved Food and Beverage in Tibet

Travellers look for different things, when they visit a place. Food is one of the most important things among that and the cuisine makes a place even more appealing. Tibetan cuisine is unique and the geography of the place and the neighbouring countries influence it greatly.

Tibetan Buddhist Prostration Practice

Tibetans are prostrating in front of Jhokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet - photo:newsblog

Prostration in Tibet is an important expression of devotion to Tibetan Buddhism. Prostrating is practicing one of Buddhism's three Jewels for Tibetan Buddhists. Tibetan pilgrims prostrate themselves by lying face-down on the ground and stretching out their arms and legs so as to earn merit.

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation

Learn how to practice Tibetan Buddhist Meditation by focusing your attention on the mind.

Tibet China Conflict: Religion and Culture Revolution

In the last 60 years only sporadically news from uprisings in Tibet reach the international media. Especially in the beginning the only imagery the West encountered from Tibet was carefully selected Chinese propaganda. 

Tibet : China's Brutality in Tibet Exposed !

Are you interested to know more detail about the true situation in Tibet? Please watch this video!

Buddhist Wheel of Life or Bhavacakra

Buddhist wheel of life or Bhavacakra is one of the most important paintings in Tibetan Buddhism; the initial drawing was design by Buddha himself. Buddha really encourages this painting to be painted outside every Buddhist temples and monastery. The reason for this to painted out side the entire Buddhist temple and the monastery was to teach the profound Buddhist philosophy of life and perception to more simple-mind farmers or cowherds. So this image is just for communicating the Buddhist philosophy to general audience.

Former Tibetan political prisoner sentenced to 18 years

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) expresses deep concerns over the condition and whereabouts of a former political prisoner and his wife who had been secretly sentenced to 18 years and two years respectively in Sog (Ch: Suo) County, Nagchu (Ch: Naqu) Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, the Tibetan province of Kham.

March for Tibet to mark National Uprising Day

Over Hundreds of Tibetans and supporters including Chinese activities gathered at Martin Place in Wynyard Sydney today to commemorate the 60th anniversary of National Uprising Day of Tibet and marched from Martin Place to the Chinese Consulate at Camperdown to protest against the lack of Human Rights in Tibet.

10 Places of Myth and legend

Yumbu Lhakhang, Tibet's oldest building

The kingdom of Shambhala hides somewhere deep within the snow-stained peaks of the Himalayas. Only individuals who have racked up the appropriate karma can reach an enlightened, peaceful ‘Pure Land’ of Buddhist lore.

Norbulingka - The Summer Palace of Dalai Lama

Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama's former summer palace constructed in the 18th century, is located on the bank of the Lhasa River about 2km west of the Potala Palace in a lush green environment. It comprises a large garden with four palace complexes and a monastery as well as other halls, and pavilions all integrated into the garden layout to create an exceptional work of art covering 36ha. The property is closely linked with religious and political issues, having been a place for contemplation and for signing political agreements.

Human Rights Violations in Tibet: Dekyi Methok

Chinese Military Force in Tibet -  Photo: Media File

By Dekyi Methok

Do you have any interest in learning the real situation in Tibet? If yes, I would like to draw your attention to the fact. Please visit this blog post to read the report and offer your moral support for the Tibetan cause. TIBETANS NEED YOU!

Japanese Doctor who lived to 105 – Tips for a Long Life

Dr. Hinohara (reuters)

A well-known Japanese Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara died at the age of 105. He treated patients until just months before his death and credited to set up the foundations of Japanese medical systems that have made Japan one of the world’s longest-lived nations. 

Tibetan Opera

Tibetan Opera- tibettravel.org

Tibetan opera is known as Lhamo or Ache Lhamo in Tibetan. During your Tibet travel, you will often find the Tibetan opera performance in villages and if you visit Lhasa during the Lhasa Yogurt festival. The cultural wisdom of Tibetan for thousands of year and clearly reflected in the Tibetan opera.

The Potala Palace in Tibet

The famous Potala Palace in Lhasa was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994 and was the world's tallest occupied building from 1653 to 1889. It stands on top of Red Hill, at over an amazing 3,700 meters (12,000 feet) above sea level, currently the highest in the world.

The Central Tibetan Administration (The Tibetan Government in Exile)

CTA T- Building 

The Central Tibetan Administration, also known as CTA is an organisation based in India. It was originally called Tibetan Kashag Government in 1960, then later renamed to "the Government of the Great Snow Land". 

Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (India)

The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile is the highest legislative body of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). It is one of the three pillars of Tibetan democratic governance – the Judiciary, Legislature and the Kashag (Executive).

Tibet Charity in India

Tibet Charity was founded by Venerable Lakha Rinpoche in Denmark in 1997 to help the neediest Tibetans in India and Nepal. Support for the cause grew rapidly, first with the formation of an independent unit in Sweden and then, in January 2005, the opening of an office in India.

Be a Language Chameleon - Learn Aussie Slang

Australia is an English speaking country, people from overseas have a big challenge to be accustomed the way of Aussies speaking. 

The Abandoned Million Dollar Breed

The Tibetan Mastiff is a large Tibetan dog breed, originating with the nomadic cultures of Tibet and known as the world's most expensive dog breed; 1.5 millions dollars one was sold. Purchase of Tibetan Mastiff has become status symbol for China's ultra-rich.