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The Nyamgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies is a Tibetan monastery located approximately one mile from Ithaca College. It is the North American seat of the personal monastery of the Dalai Lama.

Monastery promotes meaningful learning

By Connor Ahern • February 25, 2020

In the Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies, approximately a mile from Ithaca College, Tibetan chanting echoes in a warmly lit chamber. A brass statue of the Buddha sits atop the main shrine...

Letter to the Editor: Unity for Tibet wants to spread awareness

Letter to the Editor: Unity for Tibet wants to spread awareness

By Unity for Tibet • March 7, 2018
As well, those in support of Tibet can join on March 10 the annual Uprising Day demonstrations, one of which will be held in downtown Ithaca.
From left, then sophomore Tsering Yangkey, junior Ngawang Chime, Ithaca College freshman Tenzin Chonden and sophomore Tashi Choezom display a Tibetan flag during International week. They each served on Unity Tibet's e-board Spring 2017.

New club raises awareness of human rights issues in Tibet

By Silas White, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • August 30, 2017
“There is self-immolation happening in Tibet, and a lot of people don’t know about it,”
National Geographic photographer Lynn Johnson speaks during a question and answer period to students and faculty after her presentation Feb. 21 in Park Auditorium.

Nat Geo photographer speaks about career

By Evin Billington, Staff Writer • February 27, 2013
Lynn Johnson, a photographer for National Geographic and other well-known publications spoke to students and faculty about her experiences traveling the world and taking photos.
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