Notable Writers
Advocating for Justice: The Story of the Panchen Lama
Panchen Lama- The Forgotten Lineage Welcome to the interactive journey celebrating the life and accomplishments of the 11th Panchen Lama. The Panchen Lama, revered as a manifestation of Buddha Amitabha,…
“Glimpses of Greatness: Treasured Videos from the Early Years of H.H. The 14th Dalai Lama”
https://thetibetanhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/twittervid.com_ChoedakShinglo_94d4a6.mp4 A valuable collection of videos featuring the early years of H.H. The 14th Dalai Lama. #DalaiLamaEarlyYears #DalaiLamaMemories #HistoricalFootage #CinematicHistory #DalaiLamaArchive #RareFootage #EarlyAgeWisdom #LivingLegend
“Tibet’s Crucial Role in the India-China Dynamic: Insights from Prof. Brahma Chellaney”
“Let’s remember that #𝕋𝕚𝕓𝕖𝕥 remains at the center of the India-China divide. By occupying then-autonomous Tibet, China imposed itself as India’s neighbor. India retains a major stake in Tibet’s…
Far from the Rooftop of the World: Travels Among Tibetan Refugees on Four Continents
Amy Yee’s new book, “Far from the Rooftop of the World,” offers tales of Tibetans in exile. “Far from the Rooftop of the World: Travels Among Tibetan Refugees on Four…
“The Legacy of Kunkhyen Pema Karpo: Inspiring Generations of Lamas and Pupils”
“The Grand Lama’s Journey: Kunkhyen Pema Karpo’s Teachings and Influence” The 19th-century Bhutan painting depicts Pema Karpo, a central figure surrounded by deities and Buddhist masters Marpa, Milarepa, and Marpa,…
Title: “Milarepa and the Divine Pantheon: A Fourteenth Century Tibetan Painting”
Milarepa (1052-1135) was a renowned Tibetan poet and yogi, a primary pupil of Marpa the translator, and a mentor to both Rechungpa and Gampopa. It’s possible to date the original…
Mystics and Sceptics: In Search of Himalayan Masters
Mystics and Sceptics: In Search of Himalayan Masters by @NamitaGokhale_ has essays on Guru Milarepa by @AndrewQuintman & W.Y.Evan Wentz. This uniquely insightful anthology crosses the sacred geography of the Himalayan…
Gendun Chopel’s poem
Gendun Chopel at age twelve, is said to have written two of these poems when he was twelve. Only one such poem by him survives. where he writes: Refined subtle…
The father of modern Tibetan literature: Dhondup Gyal
The man who is considered as the father of modern Tibetan literature: Dhondup Gyal, wrote under the penname of “Rangdrol”, meaning self-liberated. Dondrub Gyal was born in the water snake…
Facts you should know about Eminent Tibetan scholar, Narkyid Ngawang Thondup, known as “Father of the Tibetan Typewriter”.
Facts you should know about Eminent Tibetan scholar, Narkyid Ngawang Thondup, known as “Father of the Tibetan Typewriter”. 1: 1948 – 52: Staff member of Secretary Council of the Tibetan…