Lhasa

Abstract Located in southern Siberia, just 20 miles north of Mongolia you can find one of Russia’s most mysterious archaeological sites. Por-Bajin, also known as “clay house” in the Tuvan language, is the name of the site, and it is located on a small island in lake Tere-Khol. Although there has been archeological work done at the site, the purpose of Por-Bajin remains unknown. We believe that uncovering the true purpose of this site will give the world a greater understanding of history in this part of the world. In this paper we examine the existing theories, look at previous archaeological work and propose a project that we believe we help us find the truth. We propose using a combination of previously unused (or limited use) archaeological tools along with a collaboration with the society’s and historians that are attached to this site to re-discover Por-Bajin. Introduction Deep in the center of Eurasia, bordering Russia to the south and Mongolia to the north, lies one of Siberia’s greatest secrets. Por-Bajin, also known as “Clay House” in ancient Tuvan language, is a mysterious complex located on top of an island in the Russian republic of Tuva. Many historians, archaeologists, and geologists have formed theories about the purpose of site, however, no one theory has surpassed another and the purpose of Por-Bajin remains unknown. In this paper, we examine the previous research and plan for what we believe could uncover the true purpose of this mysterious site.…

Throughout history, storytelling has been an essential piece of the culture in which our society lives. Stories have been sources of information, communication, and entertainment for many. This does not change in the article, “The Dalai Lama’s Ski Trip: What I learned in the Slush with His Holiness,” written by Douglas Preston. This is an entertaining yet informative tale about how Preston helped welcome a famous and controversial figure visiting the United States in 1991. In addition to…

The Opportunity and Threat of Urbanization in Lhasa INTRODUCTION Urbanization are often valued and admired as a solution to improve living standards. Such trends have been spreading globally, leading to rapid development in many rural areas and growth in number and scale of cities. The motto in Chinese “city makes life better” in the World Expo 2010 Shanghai exemplified a common correlation of modernization with the steps towards an ideal way of life. As the political, religious, cultural and…

of wisdom’. In 1913, the 13th Dalai Lama proclaimed Tibet’s Independence after expelling the last of the Chinese in Lhasa and eastern Tibet. From 1911 to 1951 Tibet was an Independent state in fact and by law. There can be little…

Tibet. To citizens of Tibet, the Dalai Lama is more than just a ruler. He is a living Buddha, a being that has reached enlightenment. They also believe him to be the “manifestation of the bodhisattva of compassion, Chenrezi or Avalokiteshvara, whose head exploded into one thousand fragments when he realized the enormity of his task of working toward the happiness of all sentient beings. It is the vow by which the Dalai Lama lives” (Marcello 20). Lhamo and the high Lamas started their journey,…

fame and reputation in Tibet. He is the man of wisdom and knowledge. According to Helen Waterhouse (2008): “Tibetans respect and praises him as their 'God-king', even if he wasn't the most wise man.” The matter here is related to a traditional religious practice. The current Dalai Lama published many books about different topics. All these good features and efforts contributed to his fame and made him the great man of honor. Unfortunately, the Chinese government impression about the Dalai…

The ragtag assembly of voiceover performances help, with J.K. Simmons as the authoritative Khampa, Luke Wilson as his son, Bodi, and a pretty terrific Eddie Izzard who plays Angus Scattergood, the hard-on-his-luck, feline former rock star whose new record label is demanding his new single by 6pm on Friday. Scattergood lives in “the city”, which geography tells me should be Lhasa, which would logically be the location referenced, since it is the second-most populated city in Tibet and has an…

In 1893, the Ch'ing court signed the “Tibet India Treaty” also referred to as Sikkim-Tibet Treaty under duress as Britain was the paramount power and controlled India and also had a big say in China To emphasize British power an invasion under Colonel Francis YoungHusband was launched against Tibet in 1903. The Tibet army was routed and the British Army seized Lhasa in 1904, forcing Tibetan officials to endorse the Lhasa Treaty. The 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso (1876-1933) fled to Mongolia…

Dalai Lama. It is one of the jobs of the Dalai Lama to help find the next Panchen Lama. May 14th, 1995 the Dalai Lama has announced his recognition of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Niyma. Three days later the Chinese government kidnapped him and his family. The Chinese government appointed another boy, Gyaltsen Norbu, whose parents were communist party members as the next Panchen Lama ("25Th Birthday). What will happen when the Dalai Lama dies? The Chinese government can pick whoever…

China for making Tibet free. Dalai Lama, is a title given to spiritual leaders of the Tibetan people. They are monks of the Gelug or Yellow Ha school of Tibetan Buddhism, the newest of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism founded by Je Tsongkhapa. The Dalai Lama title was created by Altan Khan, the Prince of Shunyi granted by Ming Dynasty, in 1578. Dalai lama transformed the world because he started the Tibetan independence movement, gained global attention and exposed the Chinese government. …