The Dalai Lama, the spiritual and [formerly] political leader of the Tibetan people. But what even is the Dalai Lama? And if he gets his way, will he be the last one?

On the 30th anniversary of his disappearance, Tibetans and human rights groups are demanding the release of Gedhun Choekyi ...

In uncertain times, humans often go to the extremes of purity or hedonism. But true happiness isn’t found at either pole ...

China weathered no consequences for abducting a 6-year-old in 1995. That same impunity continues to fuel collective punishment, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary detention.

Human Rights Watch on Thursday urged China to free the 11th Panchen Lama, Gendun Choki Nyima, and his parents, who were removed from public view in 1995 and have remained missing ever since. As the ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots capturing moments from ...