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Xizang holds preliminary exam for doctoral degree equivalent in Tibetan Buddhism
July 6, 2026
A preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, commenced at Drepung Monastery in Lhasa on June 30 and will last until July 8.
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13 Tibetan monks pass debating exam to get degree
April 7, 2026
Thirteen monks have been awarded the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the Geluk school of Tibetan Buddhism, after passing a rigorous sutra debating examination at Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region.
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Xizang celebrates traditional 'fairy festival'
December 5, 2025
Xizang autonomous region celebrated Pal Lhamo festival on Dec 4, widely known as the "fairy festival", which falls on the 15th day of the 10th month in the Tibetan calendar.
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Indian pilgrimages to Xizang resume after hiatus
July 3, 2025
A group of 39 Indians recently completed a 12-day pilgrimage in the Xizang autonomous region, marking the resumption of pilgrimages to Mount Gang Rinpoche and Lake Mapam Yumco after a five-year hiatus.
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7th Tibetan Buddhism Doctrinal Interpretation Seminar begins in Lhasa
June 16, 2025
The 7th Tibetan Buddhism Doctrinal Interpretation Seminar kicked off in Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region, on Thursday, gathering more than 900 participants, including officials, high-ranking monks, experts and Buddhism disciples.
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Dharma debating exam for 2025 Geshe Lharampa degree held in Lhasa
April 16, 2025
The annual dharma debating exam for the 2025 Geshe Lharampa degree in Tibetan Buddhism took place on Tuesday at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region.
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Panchen Lama wraps up tour of Xizang's Nagchu
August 31, 2021
The 11th Panchen Lama, Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu, completed on Monday an eight-day tour involving Buddhist and social activities in the city of Nagchu, Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region
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Religious believers respected in Xizang
August 24, 2021
Monasteries, monks and nuns in the Tibet autonomous region are protected not only in the basic exercise of their religion but are now eligible for social security benefits provided by the government, Wu Yingjie, the region's Party chief, said in a recent interview.