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How to Cook Dal Bhat, Tibetan Style
Dal bhat is a traditional Nepali or Indian food consisting of lentil soup (dal) served with rice (bhat), which Tibetans began to cook after we came into exile. Traditionally Tibetans in Tibet don’t cook dal, but it is a very common dish of Tibetans who live outside our country, especially those … [Read More...]
What Could Mean More? Om Mani Padme Hum
Om mani padme hum is an ancient mantra that is related to the boddhisatva of compassion, Avalokiteshvara, and with therefore the Dalai Lama, who is considered to be an incarnation of Avalokiteshvara. * Tibetans, who typically pronounce the mantra as "Om mani peme hung," believe that … [Read More...]
Top 10 Places to Visit in Tibet
From a Base in Lhasa, 10 Great Tibet Travel Destinations Nowhere on earth can you find such an intoxicating blend of humming spirituality, art and raw natural beauty as in the high-altitude holy sites of Tibet. And, basically, every destination is a holy site, every path a pilgrimage, … [Read More...]
