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Tibet
Students explore the dynamics of minority-majority relations between the Han (majority) and the Tibetans (minority). They jigsaw the book, The Making of Modern Tibet, by A. Tom Grunfeld and answer the question, "Is minority status...
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SEEKING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
Students discuss the events in recent Tibetan history that led
to their current government in exile and the four countries approached for help by Tibet and the response from each. They explain a position of agree or disagree with the...
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United Nations General Assembly
Students study China and the Chinese occupation of Tibet. They read position summaries/notes of China, Tibet and various foreign nations. Then they roleplay members of United Nations General Assembly and discuss and debate the topic.
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Dalai Lama Tibetan Mandala Lesson
Young scholars read a story from Tibet and discuss making choices in our lives. They explore the culture of Tibet and its traditions. In groups, students work cooperatively to construct a depiction of a Tibetan mandala.
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Mandalas
Learners identify symbols and structures found in Tibetan mandalas. They discuss how art can be a form of expression and compare Tibetan mandalas to other culture's mandalas. They create a large mandala as a class and share it with...
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Competing National Stories in Tibet
Students research the Tibetan conflict from the point of view of both Tibet and China. They review resources produced by both factions and then apply these skills to consider other competing national stories.
PBS
Pbs: Independent Lens: Unmistaken Child
'Unmistaken Child' is an independent film by Nati Baratz about the search for the reincarnation of Tibetan master Geshe Lama Konchog, who died in 2001. His disciple, Tenzin Zopa, was charged with the task of finding his reincarnation and...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Asian Educational Media Service
A tremendous resource for finding sites, multimedia, and other resources for teaching about or studying Asian countries. Search by country, media type, or grade level. Includes lesson plans and links to great online resources.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Tibet
Learn about religion in Tibet, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile, which includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Other
Benefits of Prayer Wheels
A teaching by Lama Zopa Rinpoche on the use of the Tibetan Prayer Wheel. Explains why Tibetan Buddhist use the prayer wheel. Discusses the different kinds of prayer wheels and the mantra Om Mani Padme Hung. Includes a glossary of...
Brown University
Brown University: Tibetan Buddhist Wall Paintings: A Photographic Survey
A survey of three Buddhist temples in the Mustang district of Tibet. Includes words of a Tibetan prayer as well as an audio file, details about Mustang, explanations of Tibetan art, and images of paintings found in the temples.
University of Oxford (UK)
Arts & Humanities Research Council: British Photos of Central Tibet
A wonderful site that includes over 6000 photos taken by British officials and tourists. You can create your own picture album and send it to a friend. Clicking on "Places" will show you a map of where the photographers traveled.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Tibet
Learn about the art of Tibet in this historical overview and image gallery with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
Other
The Royal Geographic Society: Imaging Everest
The online version of an exhibition created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mt. Everest in 1953. The photographs, maps, and artifacts in the exhibition trace Everest from its early exploration in the...
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: Dreams of Tibet: Buddhism
An excerpt from Trespassers on the Roof of the World discusses the spread of Buddhism to Tibet and the origin of some of the unique practices of Buddhism seen in Tibet, such as rule by lamas and the prayer-wheel, or mani-chuskor.
Other
Himalayan Art Resources
Older students will find this to be a fabulous resource with examples of Himalayan art. Be sure to click "Kids!" to find various activities, stories, and coloring pages for younger children. Paintings, sculptures and textiles are the...
Other
Himalayan Art Resources
Older students will find this to be a fabulous resource with examples of Himalayan art. Be sure to click "Kids!" to find various activities, stories, and coloring pages for younger children. Paintings, sculptures and textiles are the...
BBC
Bbc: Country Profile: China
Impressive compilation of news, media, audio, video, and more about China from the BBC.
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: Tibetan Buddhism Timeline
Buddhanet offers a timeline of the history of Tibetan Buddhism beginning around 200 C.E. and continuing to the present.
Buddha Dharma Education Association
Buddha Net: Mahayana Buddhism
A Buddhanet page with links to information on the different countries where the practice of Mahayana Buddhism is practices, namely Tibet, China, Nepal, Vietnam, Japan, and Indonesia.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Tibetan Language
Learn one of the official languages in China, found in the Tibet Autonomous Region and Nepal. Study the alphabets and number systems used and practice with the online games.
Other
Tibet Online
Students examine Tibet?s civilization and ecosystem. The resource consists of videos, statements, editorials, and reports about Tibet.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Tibet
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian nation of Tibet which is part of the People's Republic of China. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on...
Other
Karma Triyana Dharmachakra: Kagyu Lineage
A page from Karma Triyana Dharmachakra with links to biographies of the Karmapas and other important Kagyu tradition teachers.