The Mouth of Dorje Choden Nyingma Spring at 5,128 Meters
he mouth of Dorje Choden Nyingma Spring, located at an elevation of 5,128 meters, is in Gampa County of Xigaze City, the Xizang Autonomous Region.
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Sutra Debate at Tashilhunpo Monastery: A Contest of Wisdom Marked by “Claps and Stamps”
Sutra debate is an important method for Tibetan Buddhist monks to engage with and deepen their understanding of Buddhist teachings.
Monks perform Cham dance to pray for good harvest, peaceful life in Qinghai
The dance called "cham" in the Tibetan language, is believed to be able to ward off disaster and ghosts and bring luck and happiness. The dancers, usually lamas, wear masks of various animals and mythical figures as they perform to the accompaniment of religious music.
Aerial photography of Chalang Temple in Dari County, Guoluo, Qinghai Province
Chalang Temple is located in Jianshe Township, Dari County, in the central area of Guoluo Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is the largest and most influential temple in Dari County, founded in 1895 and belongs to the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
Buddha Painting Unfolding Ceremony Held in Sera Monastery
On the morning of August 23rd, a giant Thangka depicting Sakyamuni Buddha was exhibited at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, the Xizang Autonomous Region, marking the commencement of the annual Lhasa Shoton Festival.
China's Xizang celebrates traditional Yogurt Festival
Celebrations marking the traditional Shoton Festival, or Yogurt Festival, began on Saturday in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
13 Monks Completed the Preexamination for the Promotion to the Geshe Lharampa Academic Degree
From July 12 to 19, the summer preexamination for the promotion of monks studying scriptures in Tibetan Buddhism to the Geshe Lharampa Degree in 2026 was conducted at Ganden Monastery in Lhasa, Xizang.
Giant Thangka Scrolls of Buddha Unveiled at Tashilhunpo Monastery in Xizang
The unveiling of the Thangka depicting Buddha is a significant ceremony during Tibetan festivals. At Tashilhunpo Monastery in Xigaze City, Xizang, this annual event began on the 14th day of the fifth month of the Tibetan calendar and continued for three days.
Preliminary exam for highest Tibetan Buddhism degree held in Xizang
A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.
In pics: renovation of Labrang Monastery in China's Gansu
as a top Tibetan Buddhism educational institution in China, has come near to completion. Some Buddha halls have been opened to the public.
The glamor of Thangka captivates Russian journalists
Thangka, which are Tibetan Buddhist scroll paintings on cotton or silk with mineral and organic pigments derived from various sources, has flourished for millennia across the snow-capped plateau.
Sakya Monastery preserves relics and ancient texts
Since the launch of a digitization project for the protection and utilization of ancient texts in the Sakya Monastery of the Xizang autonomous region in 2012, significant efforts and achievements have been made in ancient text preservation.
Indian pilgrimages to Xizang resume after hiatus
A group of 39 Indians recently completed a 12-day pilgrimage in the Xizang autonomous region, marking the resumption of pilgrimages to Mount Gang Rinpoche and Lake Mapam Yumco after a five-year hiatus.
Indian pilgrimages to China's Xizang resume after 5-year hiatus
A group of pilgrims from India arrived in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Friday, marking the resumption of pilgrimages to Mount Gang Renpoche and Lake Mapam Yun Tso in the region after a five-year hiatus.
Tibet's Nailang Monastery first to achieve carbon neutrality
Nailang Monastery in Lhasa, capital of Xizang Autonomous Region, has become the first monastery in the region to achieve carbon neutrality by establishing a photovoltaic power station with an integrated solar-storage-charging system.
Study Group from Xizang Buddhist College Visited Mount Putuo in Zhejiang Province
“I have been to Mount Wutai in Shanxi, Mount Emei in Sichuan, and Mount Jiuhua in Anhui. This time, I visited Mount Putuo in Zhejiang. Having now traveled to all four of the renowned Buddhist mountains, I feel a profound sense of fulfillment.”
The 21st “Thorampa” Advanced Academic Title Awarding Ceremony of Tibetan Buddhism Held in Beijing
On May 23, the 21st “Thorampa” Advanced Academic Title Awarding Ceremony of Tibetan Buddhism was held in the High-level Tibetan Buddhism College of China in Beijing
Rescue and inheritance of ancient Tibetan books yields fruitful results
Since the reform and opening up, the state have invested funds and organized professionals to rescue, protect, excavate, collect, publish and make research in ancient Tibetan books and documents across the country, and have achieved gratifying results. With governments at all levels taking the lead, Tibetan-related research institutions, universities, libraries, publishing houses, temples, collectors and other sectors of society work together to protect and utilize Tibetan ancient books.
Aba, Sichuan: Members of the Religious Community Engaged in Spring Voluntary Tree Planting Activities
April marks the best season for tree planting in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province.
Foreign Buddhist practitioners visit key Tibetan sites
Foreign Buddhist practitioners and religious affairs officials said visits to key Tibetan sites and research institutions in China this week have deepened their understanding of the reincarnation system of Living Buddhas and the development of Tibetan Buddhism in the country.
13 monks receive doctorate-equivalent degrees in Tibetan Buddhism
Thirteen monks were on Tuesday awarded the prestigious Tibetan Buddhist academic degree Geshe Lharampa, equivalent to a doctorate in mainstream higher education, in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
Dharma debating exam for 2025 Geshe Lharampa degree held in Lhasa
The annual dharma debating exam for the 2025 Geshe Lharampa degree in Tibetan Buddhism took place on Tuesday at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region. To date, 202 monks have been accredited with the Geshe Lharampa — the highest academic degree in Tibetan Buddhism.
Freedom of religious belief effectively safeguarded in Xizang: white paper
Lawful religious activities are under effective protection, and every effort is made to satisfy the religious needs of believers in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, said a white paper issued by China's State Council Information Office Friday.
High-level Tibetan Buddhism College of China Carried out a Series of Activities to Celebrate the Tibetan New Year
The High-level Tibetan Buddhism College of China organized a series of activities to Celebrate the Tibetan New Year. These included the creation of “Gutu” and chemar boxes, a basketball game, and a collective celebration of the Tibetan New Year.
More Than 100 Cultural Relics and Treasures Exhibit in the Treasure Hall of Potala in Lhasa, Xizang
he exhibition with the theme of “Witness and Keep Watch—Forging a Strong Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation” was held in the Treasure Hall of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the Xizang Autonomous Region recently. At this theme exhibition, more than 100 cultural relics and treasures were selected.