In Tibetan tradition, bathing is more than just a cleansing ritual; it is a deep connection between humans and nature. In Tibetan tradition, bathing is more than just a cleansing ritual; it is a deep ...

Enriched with festive spirit and dressed in beautiful Tibetan attire, farmers from different villages in Lhasa, Xizang ...

Meanwhile, in Lhasa, the capital of Xizang, preparations for Losar, which falls on Friday and marks the start of Year of the Wood Snake in the Tibetan calendar, are in high gear. Locals are ...

one of the most important annual events in the Tibetan calendar. Coinciding with the lunar new year, Losar is a special event for Tibetans all around the world. Beginning with a Buddhist prayer ...

Nalanda contributed to the development and evolution of two major Mahayana Buddhist philosophies — Madhyamaka and Yogacara, Abhay K writes in his book, 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World'. Excerpts: ...

The Sikkim government has banned animal slaughter in the state for 15 days, beginning February 28, today, to mark a Buddhist holy fortnight of the Tibetan calendar. All meat shops in Sikkim will ...

Columnist: Some of the Manistee County Library events challenged me in ways I am less adapted for, and they were loads of fun ...

Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) came alive with vibrant colors and traditional festivities as the Mon Students' Union organized the Losar Festival, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and unity of ...

Gangtok, Feb 27 (PTI) All meat shops in Sikkim will remain closed for 15 days from Friday as the state government banned animal slaughter to mark a Buddhist holy fortnight of the Tibetan calendar, a ...

Donyo said the festival celebrates the start of the lunar calendar year, the harvest season and new beginnings. “Losar is celebrated by Tibetan Buddhists and other Himalayan communities,” Donyo said. ...