Welcome to Tibet, Nepal & South Asia
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!
Sign the guest book, and if you have a moment, I hope you'll visit some of my other Squidoo lenses: Silver Lotus, Tibet Video Showcase, Your Green Guide. Thank you!
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.
- Tibet: an extraordinary land and its people
- More about Tibet, on Hubpages
- The Best of Tibet, Nepal & the Himalayas
- My personal selection of books, prayer flags, singing bowls, music, incense, tea and other items - all available in one convenient place. Come have a look!
- All Things Tibet
- A web site for anyone interested in Tibet, its people and culture, Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan medicine, HH The Dalai Lama, and all other aspects of Tibet.
- Dalai Lama Books
- A bibliography for HH The Dalai Lama, along with books by and about His Holiness, including audio books, ebooks, printed books, and books for Kindle and other digital readers.
News From Nepal
a Google news feed
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!
News About Tibet and Tibetans
a Google news feed
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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 11/26/2009)
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!
More by Ian Baker
...and a few more
Tibetan Prayer Flags
For more wonderful merchandise, visit The Best of Tibet, Nepal and the Himalayas on Amazon.
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
Interesting Reading: Nepal
Updates from nepalnews.net
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Yaks!
just goes to show you can find anything on YouTube
These yak-related videos include Anthony Bourdain (renowned bad-boy chef) visiting Tibetans and drinking yak tea, yaks walking through the middle of Namche Bazaar, an "Ode to Yaks," and other bovine bonanzas.....
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.
- Meeting God | American Museum of Natural History
- "Meeting God: Elements of Hindu Devotion" is an extraordinary online exhibition created from the exhibition that the American Museum of Natural History held in 2001-2002. No matter what your spiritual or religious beliefs may be, this is a MUST-SEE online exhibit.
- Kumari
- Kumari, the Living Goddess of Nepal. In modern times, the notion of a child-goddess has become very controversial. This Squidoo lens will introduce you to the subject.
- Shambhala Sun
- The Shambhala Sun is today's leading Buddhist magazine, bringing a contemplative view to all the important issues in life.
- Bhagavad Gita -the Book of Life
- Online version of the Bhagavad Gita, the Book of Life. This Hindu text is fascinating for anyone.
- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- The Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was born on January 12, 1917 in Raipur, India. He recently died (February 5, 2008). Along the way he introduced the world (including the Beatles) to Transcendental Meditation. The Maharishi was a great teacher and worked for peace in the world. This is a good place to start learning about him and his teachings, or go to maharishi.org.
- Internet Sacred Text Archive Home
- A large freely available archive of online books about religion, mythology, folklore and the esoteric on the Internet. The site is dedicated to religious tolerance and scholarship, and has states that it has the largest readership of any similar site on the web.
Reminder: download Quantum Buddhism
Quantum Buddhism "aims at providing a set of tools to develop a scientific-spiritual approach to the world." Read more in this FREE eBook
Tibetan Thangka Paintings
and other resources for South Asian and Tibetan art
Orientations magazine concentrates on the arts, archaeology and architecture of East, South and Southeast Asia. It has been going strong since it was first published in 1970 and is a fine magazine.
The Making of a Sacred Mandala
I found this transcript, with photos, of a PBS NewsHour segment from 1997 in which Tibetan Buddhist monks make a sand mandala. Robert Thurman is among those featured in the piece. You can check it out here.
Mandala
Mandala of Golden Buddha - The Wheel of Life
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Sands of Compassion, Creating the Demchok Mandala
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Mandala: Journey to the Center (Whole Way Library)
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Mandala: Luminous Symbols for Healing, 10th Anniversary Edition with a New CD of Meditations and Exercises
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The Mandala Healing Kit: Using Sacred Symbols for Spiritual and Emotional Healing
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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 byInteresting Reading: Tibet
Tibet Map Institute
not just maps!
Recommended: Tibet, Buddhism, Dalai Lama
![Seven Years in Tibet [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51yy99E4ILL._SL75_.jpg)
More Tibet
All Things Tibet is a Tibet portal where you will find lots of different information about Tibet, H.H. The Dalai Lama, Tibet activism, and much more.
News About Bhutan
a Google News Feed
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byBhutan's Discrimination Against Ethnic Nepalis
ethnic cleansing in a Buddhist country
After a campaign of harassment that escalated in the early 1990s, Bhutanese security forces began expelling people, first making them sign forms renouncing claims to their homes and homeland. More than 100,000 Bhutanese Nepalis found themselves in refugee camps. The Bhutanese stance remains virtually unchanged. From my perspective, it is ethnic cleansinsg and totally inconsistent with the country's Buddhist heritage.
Learn more at Human Rights Watch and UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency.
Ethical Traveler
The Ethical Traveler website offers travel resources, a discussion board, and information about global campaigns that you might want to participate in.
Highly Recommended!
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- Goa, India: Snapshot of Paradise
- A tribute to the natural beauty and the warmth and hospitality of Goa, one of the most beautiful parts of India.
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.">
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Maps of India
Over 6,000 pages of maps and content
Gotta have some Bollywood!
curated content from YouTube
yogapantsforyou
Yoga's origins go back to the most ancient times in the land known as India. Today the benefits of yoga and meditation are recognized across the globe. If you practice yoga or are interested in it, you might find this blog useful.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byThomas Laird's Books
Good Reads!
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 Lonely Planet website. Here's their Asia Trips feed:
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byAnd a few more....
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Antique and Vintage Mexican Silver
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The Frugal Yankee: how to save money, find deals, and be a savvy consumer
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- Silver_Lotus Silver_Lotus Oct 28, 2009 @ 2:52 pm
- Thank you for visiting science_fiction_novels_cyberpunk. I hope you have a great trip when you go to Nepal.
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- science_fiction_novels_cyberpunk science_fiction_novels_cyberpunk Oct 27, 2009 @ 4:38 pm
- Fantastic pictures, an excellent guide. My brother has been to Tibet and Nepal and I am planning to follow him next year. Excellent lens, 5 stars definitely!
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- Silver_Lotus Silver_Lotus Oct 13, 2009 @ 10:53 am
- Thank you - much appreciated!
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Oct 12, 2009 @ 7:14 am
- You have such a lot of information here! Don't know that there will ever be enough time for me to visit these places, so it's great to learn more about them online.
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- Travelse Travelse Jun 17, 2009 @ 5:51 am
- lots of info on Tibet Nepal and lots of images too. Looks like you put a lot of hard work on it. 5**. Check out my lens on Travel Africa, Travel Holiday and give your rate
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- Silver_Lotus Silver_Lotus Feb 25, 2009 @ 9:26 am
- Thank you! Glad you like it.
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- digitalgirlsunite digitalgirlsunite Feb 24, 2009 @ 12:16 pm
- amazing! 5 stars
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- Silver_Lotus Silver_Lotus Sep 21, 2008 @ 1:56 pm
- Why, thank you!
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- CrypticFragments CrypticFragments Sep 21, 2008 @ 10:36 am
- Wow, what a long lens! lol you clearly have a passion for the subject... I lensrolled you to my Tibetan Prayer Box Jewelry page and gave you 5* for your passion
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- Silver_Lotus Silver_Lotus Aug 5, 2008 @ 8:15 am
- Thank you!
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- triathlontraining triathlontraining Aug 5, 2008 @ 7:51 am
- Very thorough and nicely made lens! :)
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