new video loaded: Hall of ‘Eternal Flame’ Burns Down in Japan 0:38 The sacred site of a flame that was lit more than 1,200 years ago, according to Buddhist spiritual leaders, burned down on Wednesday in southwestern Japan. By Shawn Paik May 21, 2026 First North Korean Athletes Play in South Korea in Nearly 8…
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of Beijing’s long-contested rule over the Himalayan territory. Xi arrived in Tibet’s regional capital of Lhasa, where he “received a warm welcome from people of various ethnic groups” who waved bouquets…
The Tsz Shan Monastery, built by the Li Ka Shing Foundation, has published a new book, offering a peek into the philosophy and witticism of Hong Kong’s wealthiest man, whose own rags-to-riches life story has inspired generations of entrepreneurs. Titled Eternity in Light, the five-chapter tome was published to mark the monastery’s 10th anniversary, featuring…
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Just before the Dalai Lama turned 90, he announced that his successor would be selected through the traditional process of reincarnation. Mujib Mashal, The New York Times’s South Asia bureau chief, explains why this process could increase tensions with China. Source link
China has reacted to the announcement from the Dalai Lama that he will be reincarnated after his death and a successor will be appointed. The Tibetan spiritual leader ended years of speculation by saying Wednesday that the next Dalai Lama should be found and recognized according to past Buddhist traditions, signaling that China should stay…
The head of China’s United Front Work Department, the Communist Party body that oversees religious organisations, has warned faith groups to guard against “hidden dangers in the religious field and resolutely resist foreign infiltration”. Li Ganjie visited a number of religious organisations this week to deliver the warning, state news agency Xinhua reported. The Panchen…