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Tibetan Buddhism
Implications of Dalai Lama Identifying New Head of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
His move, which adds a twist to the Tibetan power struggle with China, will have to be endorsed by the Mongolian clergy for broader acceptance.
China’s Grip on Mongolia’s Quest for Spiritual Leadership
By Amar Adiya
The search for the next Jebtsundamba Khutuktu is being complicated by Beijing’s desire to assert control over Tibetan Buddhism – even outside China’s borders.
A New Russian Gas Pipeline Is a Bad Idea for Mongolia
By Munkhnaran Bayarlkhagva
The Soyuz-Vostok pipeline, part of the larger Power of Siberia 2 project, will make Mongolia even more vulnerable to pressure from its autocratic neighbors.
Could Russia’s Buddhist Republics Complicate Relations With China?
By James Utley and Jade McGlynn
Religious diplomacy might be a sophisticated Kremlin foreign policy tactic, but it will never trump basic Russian foreign policy needs.
Why the Chinese Communist Party Sees Tibetan Monks as ‘Troublemakers’
By Apa Lhamo
The CCP’s strategy for consolidating control over Tibet centers on “sinicizing” Tibetan Buddhism.
Larung Gar: The World’s Largest Monastery – and Highest Slum
By Shivaji Das
A rare glimpse of life in the Tibetan monastery, now closed to foreign visitors.
China’s Hidden Crackdown in Tibet
By Kate Saunders
The Chinese state has used the coronavirus pandemic to deepen its advance into the private and devotional lives of Tibetans.
Where Does Tibet Fit Into the US-China Relationship?
By Eleanor Albert
With the U.S. ambassador's visit, Tibet may again be poised to play a larger role in US-China relations.
China Is Winning the War for Nepali Buddhism
By Lauren Jackson
China's inroads in Nepal mean increasing control over Buddhist heritage sites – with implications for Tibet.
Beijing: Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation Must Comply With Chinese Laws
By Charlotte Gao
Dalai Lama says it is possible that his successor might be found in India.
India-Bhutan Relations: Leveraging Ladakh
By Stanzin Lhaskyabs
With Bhutan maturing as a democratic country, India should take this opportunity to further strengthen ties.
The Great Game for the Future of Tibetan Buddhism
By Aadil Brar
India, China, and the case of the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa.
A Visit to the Dalai Lama’s Birthplace
By Tim Robertson
Takster tells a story of modern China: lingering poverty, resurgent Han nationalism, and persecuted minorities.
On the Streets of the Dalai Lama’s Town
By Prabhat Singh, from StoriesAsia
Scenes from Mcleodganj, also known as “Little Lhasa,” the Dalai Lama's home-in-exile.
Is China Hiding Information About Tibet's Jokhang Temple Fire?
By Charlotte Gao
China’s state media says that all cultural relics and the main building in Lhasa are intact, but many Tibetans doubt it.
President Trump: Support Religious Freedom in China
By Sandra Jolley and Tenzin Dorjee
During his visit to China, Trump should demand the release of the Panchen Lama and Gulmira Imin.
Why Is China's Government 'Demolishing' a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery?
By Charlotte Gao
The Chinese government claims that Larung Gar suffers from overcrowding, fire hazards, and lack of infrastructure.
China Tears Down the Tibetan City in the Sky
By Steve Shaw
China is demolishing homes and evicting thousands from Larung Gar, the world's largest Tibetan Buddhist institution.
12 Regions of China: The Tibetan Plateau
By John Lee
The “roof of the world” spans not only the Tibetan Autonomous Region but parts of Qinghai, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
The Dalai Lama and the Shugden Schism
By M. A. Aldrich
The strange story of a 17th century feud and its relevance for Tibetan geopolitics today.
The Politics of Reincarnation: India, China, and the Dalai Lama
By Tshering Chonzom Bhutia
Will the Dalai Lama reincarnate in Tawang?
The Golden Urn: Buddhist Lamas and Chinese State Control
By M.A. Aldrich
The historical roots and modern-day ramifications of Chinese government attempts to control Vajrayana Buddhism.
The Politics of Religion in China
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Fenggang Yang.
Tibet's 17th Karmapa on Climate Change, the Dalai Lama, and China
By Saransh Sehgal
The Tibetan Buddhist leader on climate change, his future leadership role, and Tibetan issues.
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