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.
Religion
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.
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.
The 6th Scripture Master Qualification Certificate Awarding Ceremony Held in Beijing
On the afternoon of December 9, the 6th Scripture Master Qualification Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the High-level Tibetan Buddhism College of China was held in Beijing.
Butter Lamp Festival of Tibetan Buddhism: Pray for Good Luck with Lamps
Butter Lamp Festival, also called “Geden Angchu” in Tibetan, is an important religious festival of Tibetan Buddhism. Its main purpose is to commemorate Master Tsongkhapa, founder of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is celebrated on October 25 of the Tibetan lunar calendar each year.
Snapshots on the 6th World Buddhist Forum
Buddhists, experts, scholars and delegates from 72 countries and regions participated in the 6th World Buddhist Forum, which opened on Oct. 15 in the city of Ningbo in east China's Zhejiang Province.
Appreciate Cultural Relics and Learn about Maitreya
According to the classics of Mahayana Buddhism, Maitreya often has mercy that no one can match. In China, the worship to Maitreya has a great impact on Buddhism.
Tibetan Paper in Nyimaling Monastery
The Tibetan papermaking technique in Nyimaling Monastery, Gyalchen Township, Sog County, Nagqu, Xizang Autonomous Region has a history of several hundred years. It was included in the county-level intangible cultural heritage list in 2023. The monks of Nyimaling Monastery inherit such papermaking technique using ancient methods.
320 Tibetan Buddhist monks graduate in Lhasa
About 320 Tibetan Buddhist monks completed their academic studies at the Xizang Buddhism University in Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region, and participated in a graduation ceremony recently.
First group of nuns in China's Xizang receive "master's degree" in Tibetan Buddhism
The first group of Tibetan Buddhist nuns in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region were accredited "Chi Ram Pa," an academic title equivalent to a master's degree in Tibetan Buddhism, on Sunday.
Panchen Rinpoche visits revered Jokhang Temple in Chinese city of Lhasa
Panchen Rinpoche visits revered Jokhang Temple in Chinese city of Lhasa
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.
Buddha Painting Unfolding Ceremony of Tashilhunpo Monastery
Recently, the annual Buddha Painting Unfolding Ceremony was carried out in Tashilhunpo Monastery, Xigaze, Xizang to pray for a good harvest and a contented people living in a country at peace. When the dharma horns sounded together and the dharma gongs were knocked together, a giant thangka of Buddha Dipamkara which was 40 meters high and 38 meters long was unfolded slowly.
Monks debate at Tashilhunpo Monastery in Tibet
Buddhist monks participate in a scriptural debate, a unique way of learning in Tibetan Buddhism, at the Tashilhunpo Monastery in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Dec.
Government approval required for reincarnation of grand Living Buddhas, expert says
The reincarnation of grand Living Buddhas of Tibetan Buddhism, including the 14th Dalai Lama, must follow the rules developed from historical conventions and be subject to the approval of the Chinese central government, an expert on Tibetology research said.
Panchen Rinpoche wraps up tour of Tibet's Qamdo
Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po completed a 13-day tour of Buddhist and social activities in Qamdo City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
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Saga Dawa festival celebrated in Tibet
June 14th this year is the 15th day of the fourth month in Tibetan calendar, when the Tibetan Buddhist traditional religious activity Saga Dawa is celebrated in the grandest way.
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Panchen Rinpoche visits Tibet Buddhism Academy
Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po on Thursday and Friday visited the Tibet Buddhism Academy, where he gave lectures and performed head-touching rituals for students.