Much More than a Library: LTWA

The US State Department's annual report says respect for religious freedom declined in China, Iran in 2012, cites problems elsewhere

It is unclear whether China is embarking on a renovation project to preserve Lhasa’s historical district or whether it is engaging in commercially driven construction that is “destroying Lhasa”, as some have described it.

Kunleng discusses the Dalai Lama’s public talks, teachings, and conferences taking place during his ongoing visit to the United States.

Gartse Jigme, a young Tibetan writer was sentenced to five years of imprisonment for expressing political views

​​Kunleng interviews Sikyong Lobsang Sangay on his activities in Washington, DC last week, the situation inside Tibet, Sino-Tibet dialogue, international support for Tibet, state of the CTA and Tibetan Refugees in India and Nepal.

CTA's department of religion and culture convened a four-day conference with representatives from the four major Buddhist schools and Bon tradition to discuss ways to improve monastic education

Kunleng discusses the Dalai Lama’s public talks, teachings, and conferences taking place during his ongoing visit to the United States.

Tibetan spiritual leader was a guest speaker at the University of Maryland outside Washington DC

Kunleng discusses the state and condition of Lobsang Tenzin, who was recently released after serving 25 years in prison, political prisoners from the 1980s, and the Lhasa protests of 1987, 1988, and 1989.

Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Tuesday decried Buddhist monks' attacks on Muslims

CTA's minister of finance at the 7th annual general meeting of Tibetan Chamber of Commerce urged Tibetans to focus on business ethics and explore entrepreneurship

Kunleng discusses the Central School for Tibetans Dalhousie’s 50th Anniversary, and its inordinate impact on exile Tibetan society.

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom in its 2013 Annual Report said that religious rights in Tibet are worse now

Kunleng discusses the current situation where the traditional Dalai Lama recognized Panchen Lama has been disappeared for 18 years with his and his family’s whereabouts and status known only to the Chinese authorities,

Tibetan exiles observed the 24th birthday of the 11th Panchen Lama, the highest ranking Tibetan Buddhist leader after the Dalai Lama, whose whereabouts remain unknown after Chinese authorities took him into custody 18 years ago

Kunleng discusses the recently released US State Department’s Annual Country Report for Human Rights Practices on Tibet a Tibetan areas in China.

Two monks from Taktsang Lhamo Kirti Monastery died after setting themselves ablaze to protest China's repressive policy

Kunleng discusses the growing awareness and understanding of Tibetan history and culture in Japan with Professor Khangkar Tsultrim Kalsang,

Chinese authorities have blocked Tibetans from participating in rescue and relief efforts in Yagnga where a devastating earthquake hit early Saturda.

Kunleng discusses the changes and developments in the Tibetan diaspora community in Switzerland, the oldest large scale settlement of Tibetans in the West.

Kunleng discusses the just concluded visit of the Dalai Lama to South Tyrol, an autonomous region in Italy, and Switzerland, which included meetings with leaders and Parliamentarians in both places.

20-year-old Chuktso died after burning herself arund 3pm near Jonang Zamthang monastery

Senators call on secretary of state to urge Beijing to resume dialogue with Tibetan leaders

US secretary of state upcoming visit to China expected to be dominated by talks on North Korea

Kunleng discusses the Dalai Lama’s compromise policy of seeking genuine autonomy for all Tibetan regions to resolve the Tibetan issue and restore stability in the region.

21 Tibetans have been detained after a conflict between local Tibetans and Chinese troops over forced land eviction in Kyegudo in Qinghai

Kunleng discusses the growing instability on the Tibetan plateau caused by the use of detentions and harsh sentences for a widening range of Tibetan cultural expression and dissent. Guest: Tsering Tsomo, TCHRD, Dharamsala, Garthar Trulku, Laogai Foundation, Washington, DC.

Kunleng discusses the growing instability on the Tibetan plateau caused by the use of detentions and harsh sentences for a widening range of Tibetan cultural expression and dissent.

Tenzin Kunsel started singing at age five and has performed in cities across the US and the world. In 2010, Kunsel performed at New York City's famed Carnegie Hall where she was introduced by world famous composer Philip Glass who wrote the music for the movie Kundun. Kunsel released her first album last year, a compilation of classic Nangma and Toeshey songs. She tells VOA that through her album, she is hoping that more young Tibetans will discover and learn to appreciate one of the most beloved musical traditions of Tibet. Tenzin Kunsel is currently a freshmen at the University of Massachusetts Amherst majoring in science.

The Dalai Lama today left Dharamsala for a ten-day Europe tour to give a series of public talks and teachings

A Tibetan woman has set herself ablaze in Kyegudo in Amdo province to protest demolition of her house

Kunleng discusses the disaster at Gyama mines near Lhasa, its operations and history, and its impact on the environment and local Tibetan lives.

US Senators have circulated a sign-on letter to Secretary of State John Kerry urging him to raise Tibet during his first visit to China next week

China is putting pressure on Nepal to interrupt the flow of Tibetan refugees into the Himalayan nation, former United States President Jimmy Carter said on Monday

Hundreds of Tibetans gathered to pray for Kunchok Tenzin who self-immolated last week and victims of Tibet landslide

Kunleng discusses the exile Tibetan government’s budget and the Kashag’s proposals for education and welfare of Tibetan exiles and recent arrivals from Tibet. Guest. Kalon Tsering Dhundup, Minister of Finance, CTA.