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Tibet
China's Law on Regional National Autonomy, 1984
SUBJECT: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
ISSUING-DEPT: NATIONAL PEOPLE'S CONGRESS
ISSUE-DATE: 05/31/1984
IMPLEMENT-DATE: 10/01/1984
Tibetan Contemporary Art: Tantric Vision in Modern Self-Expression
The Tibet House in New York City presents an exhibition of Tibetan contemporary art.
Film Screening: Yartsa Rinpoche: Precious Caterpillar
Duke University Asian Pacific Studies Institute presents a screening of the documentary Yartsa Rinpoche: Precious Caterpillar that shows the impacts of the global coffee trade upon the lives of Tibetans
Film screening of "Oh, Bless Us, Gedun Drup: a Prayer Hall for the Dalai Lama"
Stanford University presents a screening.
Talk by HH Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa: "Truth in a Multi-Religious World"
Stanford Ho Center for Buddhist studies presents a discussion with lama Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa.
Lothar Ledderose: Writing on Mountains to Save the World
The lecture will explore, how stone inscriptions were used in meditation, how with these inscriptions holy sites were transferred from India and recreated on the Chinese mountains, and how colophons guided the thoughts of the faithful and established a politico-religious context.
Vajra Sky Over Tibet
Filmed in Central Tibet, Vajra Sky is a cinematic pilgrimage offering a direct experience of some of the most revered temples, monasteries, and festivals still surviving.
Tradition Transformed: Tibetan Artists Respond
The Crow Collection presents an exhibition of artists' responses to transforming traditions in Tibet.
In the Service of the Buddha: Tibetan Furniture from the Hayward Family Collection
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art presents an exhibition of Tibetan furniture.
The Tibetan Shrine Room
The Rubin Museum of Art (New York City) presents an exhibition that showcases works of art created between the 13th and 19th centuries from the Tibetan Plateau, China, and Mongolia.
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Featured Articles
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Events
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?