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The Dalai Lama, at 89, raises concerns about Tibetan culture preservation and his successor. Exiled Tibetans fear losing their identity without him. Despite his age, the Dalai Lama remains active in advocating for Tibetan autonomy. He has been crucial in keeping Tibetan culture alive outside Tibet, establishing schools and cultural institutions. His global recognition includes winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. However, concerns arise about his successor in Tibetan Buddhism. The Dalai…

Writer and photographer Thomas Laird’s 10-year project records crumbling Buddhist murals before they are lost

Once used as a form of communication—to share one’s relationship status or religious affiliation—108 Braids is now also a tribute to the region’s heritage.

Early Highlights of “People” in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest