Asia- China- Tibet- Society and Culture

20 pages found in Society and Culture:

China, Tibet and Chinese Nation

Tibetan history from the Chinese point of view.
http://www.index-china.com/index-english/Tibet-s.html

For Tibet

Aims to support the Tibetan people, help preserve the culture, language, history, art and Buddhist practices and direct transmissions from the ancient Tibetan lineage teachers. Includes articles, opinions and internet service.
http://www.fortibet.org

Friends of Tibetan Women's Association

Organization committed to helping Tibetans living in exile and to promote the world wide awareness of Tibet through Tibetan children's art.
http://www.fotwa.org

The Guardian: Claims of Forced Abortions

By John Gittings. Reports that the claims are unsubstantiated, and discusses other social issues.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/china/story/0,7369,656621,00.html

International Campaign for Tibet

Information on the organization, its campaign and suggested activities.
http://www.savetibet.org/

Jinpa

Works with ethnic Tibetans in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, to relieve poverty, preserve Tibetan culture, and protect the environment. Information about projects and how to help.
http://www.jinpa.org/

The Neydo Foundation

Pro-independence organization providing cultural, educational and physical assistance to the Tibetan people. Information on its activities and how to contribute.
http://www.helptibet.com/

Norbulingka Institute

An institute affiliated with the Tibetan government in exile, which promotes traditional Tibetan literary and artistic culture.
http://www.norbulingka.org

Rangzen Means Independence

Tibetan independence campaign site.
http://www.rangzen.com/

Tibet Awareness Site

Pro-independence site with political and general cultural content.
http://tibet.dharmakara.net/

Tibet Charity

Pro-Tibetan humanitarian organisation based in Denmark. Information on projects and how to contribute.
http://www.tibetcharity.dk/

Tibet Foundation

London based organisation disseminating the works of the Dalai Lama, promoting the understanding of Tibetan Buddhism and culture, and helping in the provision of education and healthcare for Tibetans in exile and in Tibet.
http://www.tibet-foundation.org/

Tibet Fund

Aims to preserve the cultural, religious and national identity of the Tibetan people. Information on its health and education programs, and on how to contribute.
http://www.tibetfund.org/

Tibet House -- New York City

The official website of Tibet House. A Non-profit organization devoted to the preservation of Tibetan culture.
http://www.tibethouse.org/

Tibet Support Programme Group

Non-political organisation trying to improve the quality of life of the ethnic Tibetan people by raising funds to build schools, provide health care and other development initiatives.
http://www.tibetsupport.org

Tibetan Buddhist Resource Center

Digital archive of classic texts. Includes a searchable database and articles on the literature and the project.
http://www.tbrc.org/

Unique Tibetan Food And Souvenirs for Tourists

Introduction to the country's food and gift products available in Lhasa.
http://www.chinavista.com/experience/tibet_food/tibet_food.html

The Vista Project

An organization based in East Tibet that helps the local people alleviate poverty, advance education, and accelerate cultural revitalization.
http://www.vistaproject.org/

Worldbridges Tibet

Information on Tibetan culture and the government in exile.
http://www.worldbridges.com/Tibet/index.html

The Guardian: A Railroad to Progress or Just Another Chain to China?

Article by John Gittings examining the extent to which the proposed rail link to China will benefit the Tibetan people, and evaluating the extent of development over the past fifty years. <small>(February 9, 2002)</small>
http://www.guardian.co.uk/china/story/0,7369,647513,00.html