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Wisdom Wrapped in Humor: Inspiring Tales From Icons of History

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 ...

Mikel Davis

Frozen rose on clear ice.

The Majestic Potala Palace of Tibet Has Been Standing Tall for Hundreds of Years

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) ...

Michael Segarty

The majestic Potala Palace in Tibet, high atop the plateau with brilliant blue sky and fluffy white clouds overhead and mountains in the background.

Communists Tearing Down Tibetan Prayer Flags

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 ...

Max Lu

Tibetan prayer flags.

Tibet’s Potala Palace Remains an Unsolved Mystery After Centuries

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 ...

Armin Auctor

The Potala Palace.

U.S. Passes Bill in Support of Tibet

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. ...

Jack Roberts

The Dalai Lama.

Man Gets Thrown in Jail for Sharing Picture of Dalai Lama

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 ...

Max Lu

Tibetan monk hading out treats to children.

Chinese Try to Stop Tibetans in India From Celebrating Dalai Lama’s Birthday

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 ...

Max Lu

The Dalai Lama.

China Bans Foreign Tourists From Entering Tibet

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 ...

Nspirement Staff

A Tibetan Monastery.