The Lowo-Monlam Chenmo was recently held in Jharkot, Muktinath, for seven days at the Jharkot centre, attended by over 500 monks and nuns. "It was amazing to see," one of the spectators told THT.

Nepal and Tibet, two communities from the Himalayan region, are part of the fastest growing immigrant populations in NYC.

Throughout the history of the spread of Buddhism to Tibet from India, Buddhist masters and pilgrims have travelled between ...

Residents of Manang in Nepal need to hike long distances to collect juniper leaves. Image by Durga Rana Magar. At the centuries-year-old Kagyu Monastery in Bhraka – situated at an elevation of ...

In years past, the second son in a family was expected to join a monastery and serve as a monk, but today many leave Mustang. It’s no coincidence that Nepal’s roadbuilding boom is occurring ...

"To the discerning eye, other mountains are visible—giants between 23,000 and 26,000 feet high. Not one of their slenderer ...

Having reached Everest's summit for the first time, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay shared, with elation and relief, their victory with the BBC.

The climbing season on Mount Everest peaks in late May and early June every year. Extreme weather patterns at this location ...

Close by is the peaceful Kagyu Monastery, one of the oldest in Sikkim, adding a spiritual feel to the area. Close by is the peaceful Kagyu Monastery, one of the oldest in Sikkim, adding a spiritual ...

Tara is popularly worshipped in the Mahayana and Vajrayana sects of Buddhism, and is considered a saviour who bestows longevity and good health on her followers.