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Richard Gere says visiting monasteries in India has made him calmer

Last Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 18:58

Richard Gere on Saturday said that he felt elated after visiting monasteries in India and added that following Budhist religion has made him a calmer person.

China now takes control of Tibetan monasteries

Last Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 13:28

The Chinese government is establishing management committees in every monastery in Tibet to strengthen its controls.

China to step-up control in Tibetan monasteries

Last Updated: Monday, January 9, 2012, 14:36

China will step-up its control in the wake of recurring self-immolations by monks, which it alleges are instigated by Dalai Lama.

Quake damages four monasteries in Sikkim

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 21:57

Four monasteries including the Pemayangste and Tashiding, were badly damaged in Sunday`s earthquake in Sikkim, official sources said on Tuesday.

Chinese Communist party demands reforms in Tibetan monasteries

Last Updated: Monday, August 16, 2010, 15:26

In Tibet, Monks wield spiritual and political influence over the masses.

Sikkim grant to 129 Buddhist monasteries

Last Updated: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 19:47

The state government has decided to provide Rs. 4.39 lakh to 129 monasteries as grants in the financial year 2010-11, official sources said on Thursday.