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Murder in the High Himalaya: Loyalty, Tragedy, and Escape from Tibet by Jonathan Green

On September 12, 2010, in Book Reviews, The Eleventh Incarnation, The Last Dalai Lama, The Panchen Lama Controversy, by Editor

Murder in the High Himalaya is the unforgettable account of the brutal killing of Kelsang Namtso—a seventeen-year-old Tibetan nun fleeing to India—by Chinese border guards. Witnessed by dozens of Western climbers, Kelsang’s death sparked an international debate over China’s savage oppression of Tibet. Adventure reporter Jonathan Green has gained rare entrance into this shadow-land at the rooftop of the world. In his affecting portrait of modern Tibet, Green raises enduring questions about morality and the lengths we go to achieve freedom.

Tibetan Nomads Struggle As Grasslands Disappear From The Roof Of The World

On September 3, 2010, in The Eleventh Incarnation, The Last Dalai Lama, The Panchen Lama Controversy, by Editor

Scientists say the desertification of the mountain grasslands is accelerating climate change. Without its thatch the roof of the world is less able to absorb moisture and more likely to radiate heat. Partly because of this the Tibetan mountains have warmed two to three times faster than the global average; the permafrost and glaciers of the “Third Pole” are melting.

Qinghai Tibet Train – The Lhasa Express

On August 26, 2010, in The Eleventh Incarnation, The Panchen Lama Controversy, by Editor

The Qingzang railway, Qinghai–Xizang railway, or Qinghai–Tibet railway is a high-altitude railway that connects Xining, Qinghai Province, to Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, in People’s Republic of China.

Lhasa – Capitol Town of Tibetan Autonomous Region

On August 26, 2010, in The Eleventh Incarnation, The Panchen Lama Controversy, by Editor

Differing from the inland cities and other places in Tibet, Lhasa is unique with an allure all of its own. In the Tibetan language, Lhasa means the Holy Land or the Buddha Land. It is the center of Tibet’s politics, economy and culture.

Tibet: Lhamo La-tso – The Oracle Lake

On August 25, 2010, in The Eleventh Incarnation, by Editor

Lhamo La-tso or Lhamo Latso, the small oval ‘Oracle Lake’, is where senior Tibetan monks go for visions to assist in the discovery of reincarnations of the Dalai Lamas. Other pilgrims also come to seek visions. It is considered to be the most sacred lake in Tibet. It is also known as “The Life-Spirit-Lake of the Goddess”, the [...]

National Clandestine Service – Clandestine Arm of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

On July 30, 2010, in The Eleventh Incarnation, Writing & Publishing, by Editor

Writing a good novel should always include extensive research on various aspects that are addressed in the story line. When it comes to spy novels, specifically those relating to the United States of America, a reference to the National Clandestine Service, the CIA’s clandestine arm, is almost inevitable.

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