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Buddhism in period of Tubo Kingdom

Buddhism in period of Tubo Kingdom

Samye Monastery, built in the 8th century, is the oldest Buddhist monastery in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. [Photo/China Tibet Online] Buddhism played an import

Potala Palace paintings preserved

Potala Palace paintings preserved

  Potala Palace paintings preserved The Potala Palace, in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa, has a history of over 1,300 years. And the images in its murals include religious stories, historical figure

Inside Tibetan Buddhist monasteries

Inside Tibetan Buddhist monasteries

Tashilhunpo Monastery, founded in the 1500s, is located in Shigatse City, the second-largest city in the Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is one of the most important monasteries in Tibetan Buddh

Gigantic Tangka displayed at Wudangzhao Monastery

Gigantic Tangka displayed at Wudangzhao Monastery

  A gigantic Tangka (Tibetan religious painting) is displayed at Wudangzhao Monastery in Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region, Sept. 13, 2015. Wudangzhao Mo

Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism V

Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism V

Moon Knife: An instrument used in Tantric Buddhism. The edge of the knife is shaped like a crescent moon, the blade has an exquisite pattern, and the handle is a vajra. It can be made of copper, si

Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism IV

Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism IV

Skull Bowl (kapala): An instrument used in Tantric Buddhism. It belongs only in the protector deities' hall and the Tantric master's living quarters or secret room. The bowl

Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism III

Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism III

Wheel of Life or Wheel of Existence: Six parts consisting of the upper, middle, lower, left, right, and the script. It is an auspicious symbol that can vanquish demons and eliminate

A Tibetan lama's modern chat

A Tibetan lama's modern chat

  Tsering Ragya. (Xinhua photo/Zhao Danping) Tsering Ragya, a Tibetan lama in southwest China's Sichuan Province, enjoys using social media on his mobile phone. With a smart phone in his hand,

200,000 Buddhism believers celebrate Shoton festival

200,000 Buddhism believers celebrate Shoton festival

Photo taken on Aug. 14, 2015 shows the ceremony held to unfold a huge Buddha painting during the annual traditional Shoton (Yogurt) Festival at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China&#3

Admirable Thangka works (IV)

Admirable Thangka works (IV)

Thangka is a scroll painting created in Tibetan script on bright satin and hung as an offering on a religious scroll. Thangka is a unique type of art in Tibetan culture, the subject matter of which i

Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism (III)

Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism (III)

Wheel of Life or Wheel of Existence: Six parts consisting of the upper, middle, lower, left, right, and the script. It is an auspicious symbol that can vanquish demons and eliminate unclean things.

Kunde Ling Monastery in Lhasa

Kunde Ling Monastery in Lhasa

The Kunde Ling Monastery, built in 1792, is one of the four former royal temples located in Lhasa, capital of southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. Kunde Ling means "peaceful and happ

Tibet adopts statute to protect Potala Palace

Tibet adopts statute to protect Potala Palace

regulation for protecting the 1,300-year-old Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was adopted Thursday by the legislature of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The statute has cl

Admirable Thangka works (II)

Admirable Thangka works (II)

Thangka is a scroll painting created in Tibetan script on bright satin and hung as an offering on a religious scroll. Thangka is a unique type of art in Tibetan culture, the subject matter of which i

Admirable Thangka works (I)

Admirable Thangka works (I)

Thangka is a scroll painting created in Tibetan script on bright satin and hung as an offering on a religious scroll. Thangka is a unique type of art in Tibetan culture, the subject matter of which i

Buddhism in period of Tubo Kingdom

Buddhism in period of Tubo Kingdom

Samye Monastery, built in the 8th century, is the oldest Buddhist monastery in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. [Photo/China Tibet Online] Buddhism played an important role in the his

Auspicious symbol in Tibetan areas

Auspicious symbol in Tibetan areas

The sutra streamer, known as "wind horse flag", is regarded as an auspicious symbol to pray for happiness in the heart of the Tibetan people. Photo shows colorful sutra streamers swinging on the

Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism (I)

Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism (I)

Picture of the Sage: composed of water, lotus flower, birds, scriptures, sword, and other components. It is created by Sakya Pandita, whose meaning is to not forget the merits of the sages. Yungt

Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism (II)

Symbols in Tibetan Buddhism (II)

Mythical Buddhist predatory bird: Composed of a human, bird, cow, and other animals. Represents achieving wisdom and Paramita. Dharma-wheel flanked by two deer: Composed of the Dharma wheel and t

Tashidokhar Temple

Tashidokhar Temple

Photo shows the Tashidokhar Temple located in Kyerpa Township, Nedong County of Lhoka Prefecture,southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. [Photo/China Tibet Online] P