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Special report: self-​​immolation in New Delhi

Special report: self-​​immolation in New Delhi

April 2012

A young Tibetan self-immolates during a public rally in New Delhi

April 2012 Show

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.

Fiery protests continue

Fiery protests continue

February 2012

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

February 2012 Show

February 2012 Show

February 2012

Bringing you an update on self-immolations; Buddhism behind bars; and a new series by a Tibetan writer

Protest or Sacrifice?

Protest or Sacrifice?

December 2011

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

November 2011 Show

November 2011 Show

November 2011

Self-immolations - a report and a tribute; a truckload of Tibet; meditation for busy people and more

Protest of sacrifice

Protest of sacrifice

October 2011

Self-immolations continue in Tibet as more monks and nuns set themselves on fire to protest China's rule