For the majority of the western world Tibet is a rather tranquil mystical place, that dwells somewhere within the imagination. In actuality nothing could be further from the truth. 53 years after seizing control of Tibet, the People's Republic of China continues to maintain its grip on the country and its peoples. The official Chinese line on its occupation is that it is purely an internal affair, because Tibet is and has been for centuries an integral part of China. The ongoing saga of Tibet continues to play out on a daily basis. While doing so, a vast volume of information about this country, its peoples, arts and plight finds its way onto the internet.

Perhaps the best source of information regarding Tibet and its people can be found via the 'Tibetan Studies WWW Virtual Library'. Here you will find examples of breathtakingly beautiful art and music along with heart wrenching accounts of oppression.