Essays, stories, and project notes on Tibetan culture, technology, and what gets carried into exile.https://chakrishar.com/en-us© 2026 Thupten Chakrisharhttps://chakrishar.com/posts/tibetan-culture-ai-erasure/https://chakrishar.com/posts/tibetan-culture-ai-erasure/While a billion people now rely on AI for information, Tibetan language and culture are virtually absent from these systems—and Chinese AI models embedding Beijing's narratives are filling the void at unprecedented speed.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTThought ExperimentsTechnologyhttps://chakrishar.com/posts/vajrayana-pilgrimage-sites/https://chakrishar.com/posts/vajrayana-pilgrimage-sites/A new project documenting 14 power places where Padmasambhava, Yeshe Tsogyal, and the Mahasiddhas achieved realization—sites where tantric accomplishment left permanent imprints in rock, water, and space.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTProjectsCultural Preservationhttps://chakrishar.com/posts/mountains-sun-river/https://chakrishar.com/posts/mountains-sun-river/Why do millions of Indian and Tibetan children in India draw the same pastoral scene—mountains, an S-shaped river, a hut with trees and line drawing birds? A reflection on how education systems teach reproduction over observation, and what this reveals about the invisible templates shaping our thoughts, beliefs, and sense of self.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTThought ExperimentsLife AnalogiesEducationhttps://chakrishar.com/posts/layertype/https://chakrishar.com/posts/layertype/A free, browser-based thumbnail maker that puts pro-level design tools in everyone's hands—including support for Tibetan fonts.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTTechnologyProjectsDevelopment Diarieshttps://chakrishar.com/posts/lungta-radio/https://chakrishar.com/posts/lungta-radio/A free streaming platform dedicated to preserving and promoting Tibetan music—carrying our musical heritage on the digital wind.Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTTibetMusicCultureDiasporaTechnologyhttps://chakrishar.com/posts/sargam-vocal-diagnostic/https://chakrishar.com/posts/sargam-vocal-diagnostic/How cleaning my garage led me to rediscover ancient wisdom about the voice—using the Indian classical scale to diagnose vocal issues.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTMusicThought Experimentshttps://chakrishar.com/posts/genla/https://chakrishar.com/posts/genla/The story behind Genla—a free learning platform born from the belief that Tibetan children everywhere deserve both academic excellence and a connection to their roots.Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTProjectsEducationhttps://chakrishar.com/posts/language-we-lose/https://chakrishar.com/posts/language-we-lose/Language shapes who we become. Not just how we communicate, but how we think, how we feel, what we're capable of understanding about ourselves and the world.Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTTibetLanguageCultureDiasporaIdentityhttps://chakrishar.com/posts/tibetan-news-hub/https://chakrishar.com/posts/tibetan-news-hub/Tibetan News Hub is a free platform that aggregates news from 15+ trusted Tibetan sources into one clean feed, featuring AI summaries, daily briefings, and cultural quizzes to keep our diaspora informed and connected.Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTProjectsTechnologyhttps://chakrishar.com/posts/2024-india/https://chakrishar.com/posts/2024-india/A Tibetan family's journey home to exile—taking our Western-raised children across states to experience their roots through language schools, cultural institutions, and family connections.Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTCreative MusingsTrue Storieshttps://chakrishar.com/posts/gamchung/https://chakrishar.com/posts/gamchung/How a simple request for copyright-free music evolved into Gamchung.com, a comprehensive analytics platform helping Tibetan creators thrive in the digital age.Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTProject Chronicleshttps://chakrishar.com/posts/tibetanfont/https://chakrishar.com/posts/tibetanfont/Drawing lessons from the successful modernization of scripts like Japanese and Arabic, alternate contemporary Tibetan fonts can empower readers, foster literacy, and ensure the language remains dynamic and relevant for future generations.Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTProject ChroniclesCase Studieshttps://chakrishar.com/posts/dramnyen/https://chakrishar.com/posts/dramnyen/The dramnyen, a traditional Tibetan lute, carries the heart of Tibet’s history and spirit. Its timeless music weaves together stories of resilience, culture, and hope, reminding us that Tibet’s soul endures.Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTThought Experimentshttps://chakrishar.com/posts/churel/https://chakrishar.com/posts/churel/In the heart of Kalimpong, our eerie boarding school was filled with ghost stories and chilling legends. One fateful night, my friends and I confronted our worst fear—a ghostly woman in white, known as the Churel, haunting the dark roads.Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTCreative MusingsTrue Storieshttps://chakrishar.com/posts/truth/https://chakrishar.com/posts/truth/This post delves into how our perceptions of reality are shaped, challenging readers to question conventional beliefs and embrace a deeper understanding of the world around us.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTThought Experimentshttps://chakrishar.com/posts/adaptalogue/https://chakrishar.com/posts/adaptalogue/Discover Adaptalogue - the art of tailored communication inspired by ancient wisdom for the modern world.Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTThought Experimentshttps://chakrishar.com/posts/sand-mandala/https://chakrishar.com/posts/sand-mandala/A look into Tibetan sand mandalas, capturing the beauty and transience of life through the art of creation and impermanence.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTThought Experimentshttps://chakrishar.com/posts/tagging/https://chakrishar.com/posts/tagging/The transformative power of a streamlined tagging system enhancing user navigation, improving SEO, and encouraging content exploration with just a few impactful tags.Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTTech ExplorationsTutorialshttps://chakrishar.com/posts/belt-story/https://chakrishar.com/posts/belt-story/A Tibetan taxi driver, a bustling city, and a hilarious case of mistaken identity! Dive into the story of Nyima, who turns a simple traffic stop into an unforgettable comedy of errors.Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTCreative MusingsTrue Storieshttps://chakrishar.com/posts/qrcode/https://chakrishar.com/posts/qrcode/I'll share how you can build your own with React and deploy it for free using GitHub Pages.Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTDevelopment DiariesTutorialsCode Snippetshttps://chakrishar.com/posts/dream/https://chakrishar.com/posts/dream/Charting a personal philosophical awakening, this post reflects on how a single enigmatic quote reshaped my understanding of reality and self.Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTThought ExperimentsLife Analogies