tibet (china)

Surveys the basic teachings and varieties of Tibetan Buddhism, with a summary of Buddhism's development throughout Asia, and includes writings that illustrate the paths to Buddhist enlightenment.

Chronicles the experiences of five American airmen who, while flying the Himalayan supply route known as "The Hump" in November 1943, were blown off course and forced to bail out over Tibet and follows their journey across the Tibetan plateau.

Explores the history of the conflicts between four nuclear powers, including India, Pakistan, China, and Russia; and warns that the long-held grudges could erupt into a full-scale nuclear confrontation.

Journalist Thomas Laird offers insight into the life and teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, sharing his interviews with the Dalai Lama and what he learned about the history of Tibet.

The author provides an account of his lifelong quest to understand Tibet, tracing the history of the country, describing his experiences traveling in Tibet, discussing efforts to preserve Tibetan culture and free the country from Chinese rule, and considering the role of the Dalai Lama in the fate of Tibet.

Follows the dangerous journey of three young sisters from their home in a Tibet occupied by the Chinese to a new life in India, where they can freely learn about their religion and culture.

A photographic chronicle of Tibet in the last half of the twentieth-century, focusing on the political repression violently forced upon Tibetans by the Chinese government.

British author Colin Thubron describes his journey to the mountain peak of Kailas in Tibet, discussing the significance of his journey, and exploring the exotic peoples and landscapes he encountered along the way.

A biography of the current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, discussing the spiritual and political life of this Buddhist leader.

Tintin goes off on an expedition to all corners of the world looking for his friend Chang who is reported killed in a plane crash in Nepal.