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I lived, worked, started a family, and had a wonderful time in Nepal, Tibet, the Himalayas, and South Asia for many years. I love that part of the wor... (more...)
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I started this lens to share my love for South Asia with others. It's an eclectic collection of information and visuals - anything from art and culture to religion and politics. Whatever moves me!
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Tibet, Nepal and South Asia
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- Information South Asia
- Our hearts go out to the people of Tibet!
- Tibet Protests
- News About Tibet and Tibetans
- Tibet Protestors Climb The Golden Gate Bridge
- The Heart of the World
- Tibetan Prayer Flags
- HH The Dalai Lama
- Himalayan Art Resources
- News From Nepal
- Nepal Videos To Check Out
- Interesting Reading: Tibet & Nepal
- Updates from nepalnews.net
- Kathmandu: The Good Old Days in Nepal
- Yaks!
- Spiritual and Religious Information
- R.I.P.
- Baby lotus cards
- Tibetan Thangka Paintings
- Explore Tibet Through Music
- Tibet TV Online
- Recommended: Tibet, Buddhism, Dalai Lama
- Tibet Map Institute
- News About Bhutan
- Karma Boosters
- The Times of India
- Videos of India
- Maps of India
- Nepal & Tibet: Show Your Colors!!!
- Thomas Laird's Books
- Ethical Traveler
- Mt. Everest on YouTube
- Traveling to South Asia
- Asia Trips
- Guestbook
- Silver Lotus
- Other Squidoo Lenses by Silver Lotus
- Squidoo Directory Group
Information South Asia
- Everest News, Where Everest Climbers Come for News
- Everest 365 days a year: the place to go for news on Everest and other 8000 meter peak expeditions, with daily news updates
- Nepali Times
- In my opinion, this is the best and most interesting newspaper published in Nepal, in any language. The print edition is published weekly.
- eKantipur.com
- The Kathmandu Post online
- Tibetan Government in Exile's Official Web Site
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama and truth about Tibetan Freedom and International Development...
- The Official Website of the Central Tibetan Administration
- Tibetan Government Official Website with news, Tibetan Newpapers and Magazines Online, multilingugal, offices introduction
- Tibetan Medicine
- Tibetan medicine has much to recommend it - this link will take you to the Tibetan Medical & Astrological Institute of H. H. Dalai Lama.
- Preserving Tibetan Culture
- The Norbulingka Institute is dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan culture in both literary and artistic forms. It is a registered trust functioning under the chairmanship of His Holiness The Dalai Lama.
- Darjeeling India
- Darjeeling is not just a type of tea! Explore its history, geography, hotels, attractions, trekking, education, people, and culture. Includes an active forum, chat, travelogues, photo gallery.
- Kingdom of Bhutan
- A beautiful website with information about the tiny Kingdom's history and culture, as well as travel information. This is the Shangri La version of Bhutan --- it is NOT the site to visit if you want to know more about the dark side of Bhutan (political repression, Bhutanese refugees stuck in UNHCR refugee camps, and other human rights issues). For more information about current issues in Bhutan, see the link for Bhutan News Online.
- Bhutan News Online
- Not the most up-to-date website, but there are a number of links here that will tak you to information about the political issues faced by the people of Bhutan and the Bhutanese refugees.
- Rubin Museum of Art
- The RMA opened in 2004 and is the first museum in the Western World dedicated to the art of the Himalayas and surrounding regions. Its mission is to establish, present, preserve and document a permanent collection that reflects the vitality, complexity and historical significance of Himalayan art.
The Museum's collection includes paintings, sculpture, textiles, ritual objects and more, spanning a period from the 2nd to the 20th century. - The Story Of Tibet & More From Thomas Laird
- Amazon editors picked Story of Tibet, written by my friend Tom Laird, as one of the ten best religion and spirituality books of 2006. Visit this site to learn more about this fascinating book, as well as other works by Laird.
- International Campaign for Tibet
- The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) works to promote human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet. An excellent website!
- Tibet Heritage Fund
- An international non-profit organization working in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development of communities and traditional settlements, particularly within the Tibetan cultural realm but also elsewhere in Asia and Europe.
Our hearts go out to the people of Tibet!
Tibet Protests
News About Tibet and Tibetans
a Google news feed
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byTibet Protestors Climb The Golden Gate Bridge
Brilliant!
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
The Heart of the World
journey to the unexplored heart of Tibet
The Heart of the World: A Journey to the Last Secret Place
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
List Price: $27.95
This book is must reading if you are into exploration and adventure, if you are interested in the Himalayas, if you are a Buddhist, if you care about saving the last wild places on earth, or if you just enjoy a gripping story - it appeals to a broad range of interests and is truly fascinating. Baker's explorations are both physical and spiritual, and the accounts of both are compelling. Highly recommended!
Tibetan Prayer Flags
HH The Dalai Lama
videos from YouTube
Himalayan Art Resources
a feast for the eyes, the mind, and the soul
"Himalayan Art is art that is indigenous to the Himalayas, predominantly Tibet and Nepal, and the areas under the cultural sway of these cultures. Himalayan art is primarily concerned with religious subjects and is recognizable through the use of composition, symbols and motifs. Individual works of art are commonly created in sets forming much larger works of art." - Himalayan Art Resources
Himalayan Art Resources is creating a comprehensive research database, a virtual museum, of Himalayan and Tibetan art: the website exhibits images of art from museum, university and private collections around the world and catalogs all Himalayan art objects that are known through past or present collections or publications. It is a feast for the eyes, for the mind, and for the soul.
Visit Himalayan Art Resources Now
News From Nepal
a Google news feed
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byNepal Videos To Check Out
Interesting Reading: Tibet & Nepal
Updates from nepalnews.net
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byKathmandu: The Good Old Days in Nepal
Eden Hashish Centre
If the text in these images of posters for the Centre is too small for you to read, they say:
Let Us Take Higher
Eden Hashish Center
Oldest & Favourite Shop in Town Serving You the Best Nepalese Hash & Ganja
(Available Wholesale and Retail)
Come Visit Us Any Time For All Your Hashish Needs
Many thanks to Billy Forbes of Kathmandu for preserving these amazing bits of history!
Yaks!
just goes to show you can find anything on YouTube
These days, most of the "yaks" (female is "nak") you see in the Himalayas are actually yak/cattle crossbreeds. For better or worse, they act more like yaks than cattle. So if you're trekking in the Himalayas and any of these beasts (full breed or crossbreed) come along, give them LOTS of room on the trail. Or risk falling off the side of a steep and precarious trail (really)!
Spiritual and Religious Information
- Buddhism
- Explanations of Buddhism's origins and history, its basic doctrines, the distinctive features of major schools, and essential background for understanding how Buddhism impacts current events.
- Religion Facts
- Religion facts, objective guide to world religions, comparative religion charts. Start your research on world religions here.
- Tricycle: The Buddhist Review
- Tricycle.com is the online home of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, the independent voice of Buddhism.
- The Hindu Universe - Hindu Resource Center
- hindunet.org is probably the best place to start if you want to learn more about Hindu dharma.
R.I.P.
Sir Edmund Hillary
Baby lotus cards
And visit Ojolie.com to see the most beautiful e-cards around, including Roof of the World, which really captures the heart of Tibet.
Tibetan Thangka Paintings
Explore Tibet Through Music
iTunes
Tibet TV Online
Tibet TV Online is wonderful resource! Video and audio about Tibet, Tibetan issues, the Dalai Lama, and more. The excerpts here indicate programs you can see - just click on the links.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byRecommended: Tibet, Buddhism, Dalai Lama
![Seven Years in Tibet [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51yy99E4ILL._SL75_.jpg)
Tibet Map Institute
not just maps!
News About Bhutan
a Google News Feed
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byKarma Boosters
The Times of India
Local and international news from an Indian institution. And -- if you need an RSS feed for cricket, the Times of India has one available. Visit their website by clicking on any of the stories in this feed.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byVideos of India
Maps of India
Over 6,000 pages of maps and content
Nepal & Tibet: Show Your Colors!!!
Thomas Laird's Books
Good Reads!
Ethical Traveler
The Ethical Traveler website offers travel resources, a discussion board, and information about global campaigns that you might want to participate in.
Mt. Everest on YouTube
Traveling to South Asia
A few good guides to get you started
Asia Trips
from Lonely Planet
If you're interested in traveling to Asia (or anywhere, really), you'll want to check out the website of Lonely Planet,
the guidebook publisher. The feed here is from their Asia Trips section.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byGuestbook
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RinchenChodron
Hello, I enjoyed your lens very much - way to go. Lots of good information. Thank you for joining my Dharma lens group. Posted May 11, 2008 |
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Silver_Lotus
Thank you for stopping by! Posted April 15, 2008 |
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flowski
Great lens about Tibet. Very complete resource, thanks! Posted April 15, 2008 |
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KimGiancaterino
Very nice lens... Blessed by a Squid Angel. Posted April 15, 2008 |
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Kheng
Awesome. I visited Nepal many years back and I loved the place. Very traquil and the people are very friendly. I wonder how Nepal is going to change now that the Maoist have come into power. Posted April 14, 2008 |
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Silver_Lotus
I appreciate your comments! Posted April 10, 2008 |
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Arora
Very nice lens on Tibet! Personally, I think it should be granted freedom! Posted April 09, 2008 |
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Arora
Very nice lens on Tibet! Personally, I think it should be granted freedom! Posted April 09, 2008 |
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fanfreluche
beautiful 5*! Posted March 21, 2008 |
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spirituality
You know there's a poll going on for peace in Tibet? Posted March 21, 2008 |
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tdove
Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory! Posted March 16, 2008 |
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Silver_Lotus
Thank you - much appreciated! Posted March 16, 2008 |
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