Tibetan Prayer Flags

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A wind horse carrying the “desire to attain the jewel of enlightenment”. The Tibetan name for prayer flags is dar cho; dar generally means “increase” – of life, prosperity, health, and happiness, while cho refers to all sentient beings. Prayer flags are simple handicrafts that, united with the energy of nature, harmoniously blend with the … Read more

The Forgotten Kingdom on the Roof of the World

In the Indian newspaper The Tribune on April 21, 2002, Partha S. Banerjee writes: “…to experience Tibet as it used to be, don’t think of Lhasa – visit Mustang. Which means that from the nearest airport to the capital, Lo Manthanga, you have to walk for six days! And that’s in addition to the $700 … Read more