Losar Tashi Delek — Welcoming the New Year with Confidence and Joy
We welcome a new year with the same confidence our ancestors carried: open-handed, open-hearted, and ready for good fortune to increase. Losar is a time for unreserved congratulations — Congratulations to all who begin the year with fresh intention.Congratulations to all who carry forward the strength they have cultivated.Congratulations to all who bring harmony into […]
The Ballads of the Tea Horse Trail: A Journey Through Tibetan History and Fiction
Introduction Literature has the power to transport readers into worlds rich with culture, philosophy, and untold stories. The Ballads of the Tea Horse Trail by Eva Phileta Wright is more than just a novel—it is an immersive journey into Tibetan Culture, history, and spirituality. Blending historical detail with imaginative storytelling, the book offers a rare […]
The Unbreakable Spirit of Kham
In the wind-lashed grasslands of eastern Tibet, where the mountains rise jagged and wild, a love story unfolded once, but, old as the nomadic way itself, this story happened more than once. A boy and a girl, raised as neighbors beneath skies so endless they seem to fold into eternity, shared a bond forged partly […]
Cultural Genocide, or Ethnocide
From Wikipedia: “The French ethnologist Robert Jaulin (1928-1996) proposed a redefinition of the concept of ethnocide in 1970, to refer not the means but the ends that define ethnocide. Accordingly, the ethnocide would be the systematic destruction of the thought and the way of life of people different from those who carry […]
Walking the Mountain Trails: A Timeless Path to Health
Taking a daily long walk does wonders for the human body, but the myriad benefits go well beyond the simple joy of walking. The physical, mental, and emotional advantages of this activity are undeniable and timeless. Consider walking longer and more often. There’s more than caravan culture supporting the health benefits. The Cultural Influence of […]
Reflections on the Recent Earthquake in Tibet
On January 7, 2025, at 9:05 a.m., a devastating earthquake struck the sacred city of Shigatse in Tibet. This 7.1 magnitude tremor shook the earth and the hearts of countless people worldwide who hold Tibet close, whether spiritually, culturally, or as their homeland. Reports revealed the staggering toll: at least 126 lives lost, 338 people […]