Alongside Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple is one of the most important sites in Tibet. The Jokhang Temple was built in the seventh century to promote Buddhism in Tibet, and as such earned the ...

Historic progress made in China's Xizang over the years has once again come under the spotlight at the ongoing two ...

At least nine people have died in the most recent round of harsh weather to pummel the U.S., including eight people in Kentucky who died as creeks swelled from heavy rain and water covered roads. In ...

Barkhor Street is one big circular street that goes around Jokhang Temple and is filled to the brim with shops and stalls catering to those who want to take a little piece of Tibet home.

Over the past few decades, the central government has invested billions of yuan in preserving cultural treasures such as the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Starting in the capital city of Lhasa, it’s a chance to explore the Potala Palace, the sacred Jokhang Temple, and the Barkhor bazaar. The trip carries on to the holy Yamdrok Lake, the ancient ...

On November 29, 1995, a Golden Urn lot-drawing ceremony in line with religious rituals and respecting historical customs was solemnly held in front of the statue of Shakyamuni at Jokhang Temple in ...

The Dalai Lama, while delivering teachings at his main temple in Mcleodganj on Saturday, said that he had dreams of living to be 110 years or more. This came after he said in his latest book that he ...

The celebration is held during the first 10 days of the Tibetan New Year. Thousands of monks will gather at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa to worship Sakyamuni, perform religious rituals, chant prayers, ...