Prof. Pokala Lakshmi Narasu, the Buddhist Prodigy of the 19th Century (1861-1934)
Dr A B Sai Prasad* discusses the role played by Professor Pokala Lakshmi Narasu, ‘an uncompromising opponent of Religion’, in popularizing Buddhism in the...
Buddhaguptha Natha, the Buddha of the 16th century (1514-1610)
OPINION
While it is generally believed that Buddhism had become almost extinct in India by the end of the 12th century, the fact that Buddhaguptha...
The Silencing of Tibetan Voices: Who Benefits and Who Loses from the Closure of VOA and RFA?
Recalling his experiences of listening clandestinely to the US government-funded radio broadcast services while living in Tibet and later working for it at great...
Recounting a journey of self-discovery
When lost in a crisis self-confidence and identity, Menda Rewa* finds that there is no alternative to sticking to one’s Tibetan root.
In India, she...
Ready to return to an autonomous Tibetan homeland
Sharchok Khukta* argues that Tibetans remain ready to return to an autonomous homeland within the People’s Republic of China whereas the Chinese government keeps...
Refusing to believe this is the end of VOA, RFA Tibetan services
Shongka*, a Tibetan living in exile, recalls how listening to the Tibetan services of VOA and RFA during his childhood in Tibet regaled the...