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Throughout history, humor has been an indomitable tool in the arsenal of leaders, thinkers, and innovators. It serves not just as a source of amusement, but as a bridge between contrasting ideas, a salve for wounds both personal and societal, and a testament to the enduring human spirit. The anecdotes that follow demonstrate the diverse ...
The Potala Palace in Tibet is a plateau palace with a long history that has attracted many people to view the style and architecture of the building for hundreds of years. This magnificent sanctuary holds many secrets that instill curiosity and reverence. The Potala Palace There is a magnificent palatial-style building complex atop Mar-po-ri (Red Mountain) ...
An identifiable feature of Tibetan culture is its prayer flags. These can be seen almost everywhere in Tibet — rooftops of homes, in mountains, holy places, monasteries, and so on. These prayer flags are believed to ward off evil and are part of Tibetan Buddhist beliefs. As such, it is no wonder that the Chinese ...
The Potala Palace in Tibet is a highland temple that has attracted worldwide attention for thousands of years. It has fascinated countless people because this temple hides many inexplicable secrets, which makes people feel curious and yearn for answers. The Potala Palace is located on top of a mountain called Marpori (Red Mountain) in the ...
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill called the Tibetan Policy and Support Act (TPSA) in support of the spiritual and cultural values of Tibet. The bill, introduced by Democrat Jim McGovern, was passed with an overwhelming majority of 392 votes. Only 22 votes were registered against the bill. It encourages the U.S. ...
Displaying its blatant hatred for Tibetan Buddhists, Beijing arrested a man for sharing a picture of the spiritual leader the Dalai Lama through the social media platform WeChat. The incident took place in July and the person, Rinso from Dzoege County, was released a few days later. Acting against Dalai Lama supporters “Police released him ...
The Dalai Lama has often made Beijing uneasy. The spiritual leader, now living in exile in India, is a symbol of resistance and hope that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), as past efforts show, wishes to do away with. Recently, the Chinese army infiltrated across the Indian border in Eastern Ladakh, in what critics believe ...
In mid-February, it was reported that the Chinese government had banned all foreign tourists from visiting Tibet until April 1. The ban was put in place by the Chinese regime due to the fact that this year marks the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising. Afraid of a large-scale protest in the region on the ...