Tibet

The Dalai Lama looks to resign as political leader of Tibet
By Emily Dunckle
March 10, 2011 - 10:23am
Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader advocates for free elections.

The Dalai Lama announced today he will make amendments to the Tibetan government-in-exile's constitution in order to allow an elected person to take over his political powers, USA Today reports.

China Doesn't Want Obama to Meet Dalai Lama
By Jesse Pantuosco
February 12, 2010 - 4:00pm
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China wants Obama to cancel meeting with Dalai Lama 

The Sand Men: Buddhist monks create sand mandala
By Amy Su
October 20, 2009 - 1:16pm
Buddhist monks spent more than 30 hours creating an intricate sand mandala in Eggers Hall at Syracuse University.

Buddhist monks Lobsang Tashi and Dhondup Gyaltsen spent more than 30 hours creating an intricate sand mandala in Eggers Hall at Syracuse University.

Then, at the end of the five days, they lifted a vase of water and poured it over their creation — destroying everything in moments.