Dharamshala
Tibetan exile capital
Dharamshala is a city in northern India, in the Himalayan foothills of Himachal Pradesh.
It serves as the headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile and the residence of the Dalai Lama, making it a center of Tibetan Buddhist culture and a destination for spiritual seekers: We spent a month studying meditation in Dharamshala.
The name comes from a Sanskrit word meaning "shelter" or "rest house."
Tibetan Buddhism's supreme leader
- exileBanishment from homeland
- refugeePerson fleeing danger abroad
- monasteryReligious seclusion dwelling
- thangkaTibetan religious fabric painting
prayer flags · monks · nuns · diaspora · Tibetan culture · Buddhist teachings · momos · butter tea
Enlightenment-seeking Eastern religion
- meditationFocused attention practice
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- teachingsTransmitted knowledge or principles
monastery · sangha · enlightenment · pilgrimage · yoga · contemplation · peace · serenity
South Asian republic
- hill stationMountain town for escaping heat
- cantonmentPermanent military station
- mountain townSettlement in elevated terrain
- pilgrimage siteSacred destination for worship
Peaks framing a view
- Test cricketLongest format international match
- pitchFrequency of sound
- IPLIndian cricket franchise league
- floodlightsPowerful wide-beam lamps
pavilion · spectators · matches · boundary · wicket · sports tourism · panoramic views
Long-distance foot travel
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- cafesInformal eateries serving drinks
- guesthousesSmall residential lodgings
- homestaysTourist accommodation with families
souvenirs · handicrafts · travel · adventure · scenic views · photography · snowfall · monsoon
Dalai Lama
Tibetan Buddhism's supreme leader
- exileBanishment from homeland
- refugeePerson fleeing danger abroad
- monasteryReligious seclusion dwelling
thangka · prayer flags · monks · nuns · diaspora · Tibetan culture · Buddhist teachings · momos · butter tea
Buddhism
Enlightenment-seeking Eastern religion
- meditationFocused attention practice
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
teachings · monastery · sangha · enlightenment · pilgrimage · yoga · contemplation · peace · serenity · prayer wheels
India
South Asian republic
- hill stationMountain town for escaping heat
- cantonmentPermanent military station
- mountain townSettlement in elevated terrain
mountain backdrop
Peaks framing a view
- Test cricketLongest format international match
- pitchFrequency of sound
- IPLIndian cricket franchise league
floodlights · pavilion · spectators · matches · boundary · wicket · sports tourism · panoramic views
trekking
Long-distance foot travel
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- cafesInformal eateries serving drinks
- guesthousesSmall residential lodgings
homestays · souvenirs · handicrafts · travel · adventure · scenic views · photography · snowfall · monsoon · hippie trail