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King Kaufman's Sports Daily
The Olympic torch ducks out of sight in San Francisco, leaving the streets to thousands of politicians.
By King Kaufman Apr 10, 2008
Tibetan Orientalism
Chinese pop star Sa Dingding has big plans for taking her blend of Tibetan Buddhism and world music international. Is now the right time?
Andrew Leonard Apr 2, 2008
Seduced by the Dalai Lama
He may be a global icon of goodness, as Pico Iyer's biography reminds us. But is the Dalai Lama the political leader Tibet needs?
By Louis Bayard Mar 25, 2008
King Kaufman Sports Daily
IOC president Rogge's pretense that the Olympics aren't political has him defending China as it cracks down on freedoms.
By King Kaufman Mar 25, 2008
The Dalai Lama's moment of truth
His Holiness struggles to defuse mounting violence between Tibet and China.
By Erich Follath and Wieland Wagner Mar 24, 2008
How did China learn how to spin Tibet?
One well-known Chinese blogger suggests we can look to the White House for the answer.
Andrew Leonard Mar 21, 2008
"The Beijing Olympics debacle has begun"
Riots and death in Tibet, out-of-control pollution, protests over Darfur: Beijing's ready for its close-up!
Andrew Leonard Mar 20, 2008
A Buddhist approach to climate change
The endless knot tells us everything is mutually interdependent. Including, but not limited to, free software, Bhutan and the World Bank.
Andrew Leonard Nov 12, 2007
Tibet: Lost in the Himalayas
An American photographer who brought three children out of Tibet talks about how the country's legendary spiritual tradition is vanishing.
By Terence Clarke Feb 4, 2002
The Dalai Lama
By Chris Colin
  Nov 30, 2000
The Dalai Lama
China hates him, the West wants to hug him. The spiritual leader of Tibet isn't just the bodhisattva of compassion -- he's one heck of a marketer.
By Chris Colin Nov 28, 2000
"Free Tibet"
Half flimsy documentary, half unexceptional concert movie -- but Beck and Bjvrk are priceless.
By Jeff Stark Aug 24, 2000
"Virtual Tibet" and "The Search for the Panchen Lama"
Even the experts fail to grasp the banality of Tibet.
By Gavin McNett Jun 21, 2000
The Elián González of the Himalayas
The 14-year-old Karmapa faces Chinese vengeance, accusations of espionage and the political intrigues of Tibetan Buddhism.
By Carole Zimmer Feb 28, 2000
People have the power
Patti Smith, David Byrne, Angelique Kidjo, Philip Glass and others throw a New Year's benefit party for Tibet.
By Seth Mnookin Feb 9, 2000
Two women and a monk
On an innocent afternoon in Kumbum Monastery, we choked down yak cheese and learned about Paradise.
By Shanti Menon Jan 14, 2000
Sacrificing Nepal
The extraordinarily scenic and untouristed area of Mustang is about to have its figurative throat slit -- by a greedy highway project.
By Jeff Greenwald Nov 6, 1999
Letter from Ladakh
The rugged inhabitants of this starkly beautiful, isolated land are now preparing for the latest invader: Winter.
By Steve Van Beek Oct 26, 1999
Laughing with the Dalai Lama
From Lhasa to Dharamsala, a Westerner pieces together the poignant puzzle of Tibetan Buddhism and its exalted leader in exile.
By Rachel Louise Snyder Oct 5, 1999
Letters to the Editor
George W. Bush's "compassionate conservatism" is a lie; Tibetans don't deserve their oppression; is "sex ed" just a way of controlling teenagers?
Letters to the Editor Aug 16, 1999
China good? China bad?
Nothing is simple in Tibet.
By Hank Hyena Aug 7, 1999
Woman scales Everest second time
South Africa's Cathy O'Dowd becomes the first woman to climb the world's highest peak from its northern and southern sides.
Jun 7, 1999
Joan Chen: Guerrilla director
The actress talks about the filming of her directorial debut, "Xiu Xiu," under a shadow of Chinese governmental disapproval.
By Michael Sragow May 27, 1999
Brahmaputra: Tales From the River
An extraordinary portfolio of photographs from a stunning new book portrays a mighty river's journey through Tibet, India and Bangladesh. By Tiziana and Gianni Baldizzone.
By Tiziana And Gianni Baldizzone Dec 16, 1998
Stranded!
In Mondo Weirdo, Wanderlust readers describe their most memorable adventures -- and misadventures. This week's featured subjects: Readers describe their adventures getting stranded on the Thai isle of Koh Samui and in the wastes of western China.
By Joe Tortomasi May 1, 1998
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