Did you know that there are approximately 39 Tibetan settlements in different states of India? Many Tibetans have been living in exile for over 60 years. Their settlements are ofte ... Read more
Did you know that consuming certain Tibetan precious pills on auspicious days based on the lunar calendar enhances the efficacy of these pills? What is the relationship between the ... Read more
Did you know traditional Tibetan physicians diagnose diseases and illnesses with pulse reading? The art of pulse reading comes from the system of Tibetan medicine/Sowa Rigpa. Sowa- ... Read more
Who is Milarepa and why is his story an integral part of Tibetan folklore? This is the story of an ordinary man in Tibet whose life was filled with misery and challenges but with h ... Read more
How can films help us understand Tibetans, their culture and life as refugees in exile? Cinema is not only known to be influential in shaping our perspectives, but is often also a ... Read more
Tibetan music is the music of Tibet and is a reflection of its culture. The music can transport you imaginatively to the Himalayas. The tradition of singing Buddhist parables among ... Read more
Apart from the scenic Himalayan landscape and the rich flora and fauna, what makes Tibet truly special is its people - the Tibetan people. There is an intriguing folklore in the cu ... Read more
Tibetans don't eat momos every day. Tibetan cuisine doesn't end at momos! In fact, it consists of a wide variety of dishes. Tibetan food reflects the beautiful Himalayan culture. T ... Read more
Ever seen beautiful scroll paintings with striking images of Buddhist deities and mandalas telling stories? That is the Thangka Art. The tradition of Thangka in Tibet is over cen ... Read more
The Tibetan New Year is around the corner. And it is called – Losar in Tibetan. Losar is the first day of the first month of the Tibetan lunar/luni-solar calendar. This year, in 2 ... Read more
