The spiritual leader of Tibet has published amply but seldom written in depth about politics. Now, as he approaches 90, he ...

China considers him a pro-Tibetan independence disruptor, even labelling him a "wolf in a monk's robe." In a statement posted Tuesday on his website, the Dalai Lama said he was "deeply saddened to ...

Traditionally, Tibetan Buddhist customs determine the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation, but China has persistently sought to ...

Those promises, however, were quickly broken. The Chinese government’s policies eroded Tibetan culture, Buddhism, and independence. In March 1959, tensions exploded in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.

said she wasn't in touch with anyone in Tibet due to her history of advocating for Tibetan independence. It's the first time she's seen so much of her homeland in years. "Usually everybody's not ...