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April 2012 Show

April 2012

The final step for democracy in exile; the latest self-immolation in India; a skeptical tour of Buddhist relics; and part two of our groundbreaking new series, The Exile Files.

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Analysis

Democracy in Exile: The final step

April 2012

The Tibetan exiled leadership is taking the final step to democracy without the Dalai Lama

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Features

The Exile Files, Part 2: Strangers

April 2012

How the mobile phone is dominating the way young Tibetan men and women connect

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Open Mind

Open Mind: A Skeptical Tour

April 2012

Trying to make sense of a traveling exhibition of Buddhist relics

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Recent Posts

Fiery protests continue

Fiery protests continue

February 2012

Cases of Tibetans sacrificing themselves in fiery protest are becoming more and more frequent

Open Mind: Behind bars — inside & out

Open Mind: Behind bars — inside <span class="amp">&</span> out

February 2012

A nun and prison activist talks about Buddhism behind bars

The Exile Files, Part I: Outlandish

The Exile Files, Part I:  Outlandish

February 2012

In our new series, a young Tibetan tries to make sense of sex, gender issues and relationships in his own community

Roll call of those who have self immolated in Tibet

Roll call of those who have self immolated in Tibet

February 2012

The men and women who have set themselves on fire in Tibet since February 2009.

Across Many Mountains

Across Many Mountains

December 2011

Sonam Brauen and daughter Yangzom Brauen discuss Across Many Mountains, Sonam's story of escape from Tibet.

Protest or Sacrifice?

Protest or Sacrifice?

December 2011

Dr. Robbie Barnett of Columbia University discusses the reasons behind the disturbing trend.

Working wisely

Working wisely

November 2011

Thubten Chodron offers advice on cultivating a healthy relationship with work.

Hurry up and meditate

Hurry up and meditate

November 2011

Too busy to meditate? You're exactly the type to benefit the most from it.