Jokhang Fire
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Beautiful Rainbow Captured Over Tibet’s Jokhang Temple
The most auspicious Tibetan Buddhist icon, Jokhang Temple in Tibet’s capital Lhasa has been captured through the lenses of Chinese media with a very beautiful rainbow hanging over it. These are recent images captured during the raining season in Tibet and the rain supplemented to clear the view of Lhasa’s beautiful view.
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Tibetan President Urged UNESCO to Investigate Jokhang Fire
The president of Central Tibetan Administration, Dr. Lobsang Sangay has urged the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to investigate into the matter of the recently shocking incident, Jokhang fire in Lhasa according CTA’s official website.
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Despite No Details, China Says Jokhang Fire not Arson
While the Tibetans were celebrating the second day of their new year on February 17, the holiest icon of Tibetan Buddhism, Jokhang Temple was involved in a tragic fire incident. After almost a week’s time, the Chinese officials have informed through their official mouth piece Xinhua that the Jokhang fire in Lhasa was not a…