The New York Times – On the Runway:
A massive landslide and glacial collapse may have caused catastrophic flooding even without heavy rainfall. More than 3,000 people remained missing.
Category: Nepal
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Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash
The New York Times – On the Runway:
For many, the trek to Mount Kailash on the border of Nepal and Tibet is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to find spiritual awakening.
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As Deadly Flash Flooding Batters Nepal, Some Fear ‘the Entire Himalayas Are Melting’
The New York Times – Travel:
A glacier unleashed a deadly flood earlier this week. For local trekking guides and climbers, the mountains were already changing.
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A Primer on Buddhist Monuments
The New York Times – Travel:
Three architecturally significant stupas, or reliquary mounds, in Nepal, Thailand and Taiwan.
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Life, Death and Rebirth in Nepal, the Land of the Buddha
The New York Times – Travel:
Starting at the birthplace of Buddhism, a writer traces how its teachings spread across Asia, transforming the continent forever.
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The Long Journey to Enlightenment
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Buddhism’s lessons on transience have had incredible staying power.
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How U.S.A.I.D. Affects National Parks and Conservation Worldwide
The New York Times – Travel:
Among the programs affected by the possible freeze of American foreign aid are those that establish and support overseas national parks and conservation areas.