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the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, and the symbol of Tibet embodying the aspirations of the Tibetan people -- will continue," the Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, wrote in the book according to a ...

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Ifham Nizam Sri Lanka, a country renowned for its rich biodiversity, has taken a significant step in understanding its unique wildlife with the discovery of its first endemic bat species. This ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Children who are to become Buddhist nuns ride on decorated cow carts during a processional parade as part of ...