The Mindroling Monastery,located in Dranang County, Lohka, the Xizang Autonomous Region, is one of the six principal monasteries of the Nyingma school and the ancestral seat of the Sounthern Treasure (Sounthern Terma) tradition
Samye Monastery was founded in the late eighth century under King Trisong Detsen. It was the first Buddhist monastery in Xizang to have the complete triad of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
On September 26, the 15th day of the eighth month in the Tibetan calendar, Tashilhunpo Monastery held a collective prayer chanting ceremony in the Coqen Hall, following traditional religious rituals. More than 500 monks gathered to pray for world peace, national prosperity, favorable weather for bountiful harvests, and the peace and happiness of all sentient beings.
The 6th Gangchen Tulku Rinpoche, Jamyang Choephel Jampa Gyaltsen, was formally enthroned at Gangchen Monastery in Sakya County, Xizang Autonomous Region, on September 15, 2026. His recognition and enthronement fulfilled the wishes of his predecessor, the late 5th Gangchen Tulku Rinpoche
Questioners used traditional debate gestures, including clapping and stamping their feet, to intensify the rhythm of questioning and probe deeper into the finer points of Buddhist philosophy
he Twenty-One Taras, refers to the twenty-one manifestations of the goddess Tara in Tibetan Buddhism. This concept encompasses both a revered pantheon of female deities and the liturgical text that praises them, which stands as one of the most widely recited prayers in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Panchen Rinpoche, a leader of Tibetan Buddhism, participated in religious services and performed a head-touching ritual for monks at the temple in Lhasa, regional capital of Xizang.
The sports games featured field events, track events, and fun sports events, including tug-of-war, standing long jump, shot put, 400m relay, two-person running with legs tied up, and sandbag carrying—a traditional Tibetan sport.
The most Venerable Milarepa (c. 1052–1135) is one of the most renowned and beloved figures in Tibetan Buddhist history as a poet, yogi, and saint who attained enlightenment in a single lifetime despite a troubled early life.
The Venerable Atisa (982–1054 CE)，full name is Atisha Dipankara Shrijnana, was one of the most influential figures in the history of Buddhism, particularly for Tibetan Buddhism
The Geshe Lharampa degree is the highest academic degree in the Tibetan Buddhist monastic system, particularly within the Gelug school, which was founded by Je Tsongkhapa.
Labrang Monastery is famed for its artistic architectures and splendid religious culture. It covers a floor space of 822,584 square meters. Encircled by long rows of prayer wheels, it contains many temple halls, Living Buddha’s residences, monks’ living quarte
Although the 2026 Tibetan New Year celebrations have passed, the festive atmosphere continues to linger in the streets and alleyways of the ancient city of Lhasa in Xizang. The Jokhang Temple has welcomed a new wave of peak pilgrimage activity.
March 3 marked the 15th day of the first month of the Year of Fire Horse in the Tibetan calendar. Chokhor Monastery in Sog County, Nagqu, Xizang, held its annual 15th-Day Buddha Sculpture Display ceremony. Intricate sculptures made with butter radiated a unique charm.
For nearly a millennium, the iconic Sakya Monastery has stood on a snowy plateau between the Himalayan Mountains and Yarlung Zangbo River, welcoming devoted pilgrims of Tibetan Buddhism.
Approaching the East Gate of Kumbum Monastery, the scent of roasted barley offerings mixes with the musk emitted by the incense and butter lamps, creating an unforgettable aroma that instantly calls to mind the cool air of a Tibetan Buddhist altar.
"Later during the great master Sakya Kunga Gyaltsan, a large quantity of dharma scriptures was created, eminent monks from India were invited to present-day Sakya county to spread Buddhism, resulting in the prosperity of different cultures," says Kunga Trinley, adding that the monastery was honored with the title of "Bodh Gaya of the Snow Land" at that time.
On February 9, 2026, the exhibition titled "Beyond Time: The History, Culture, and Art of Sakya Monastery" opened at the Palace Museum in Beijing, the capital of China.
On Feb. 5, 2026, staff at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, replace prayer flags on five poles, each more than 20 meters high, around the temple as part of a traditional ritual to welcome the upcoming Tibetan New Year
Organized by the Center for Han–Tibetan Buddhist Studies of the School of Humanities at Tsinghua University, the symposium aimed to deepen Han–Tibetan Buddhist studies through systematic discussions of the histories,
Buddhism is one of the three major world religions, along with Christianity and Islam, and has a history that is several centuries longer than either of its counterparts. Starting in India some twenty-five hundred years ago,
On the morning of December 8, the symposium on the Living Buddha reincarnation system in Tibetan Buddhism was held in Xigaze City, Xizang. Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po, a member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)
Freedom of religious belief is a cornerstone of Xizang's modern development. While old stereotypes still linger, the reality in today's Xizang speaks louder than any prejudice – Tibetan Buddhism is practiced freely, protected by law and deeply rooted in everyday life. Our reporter Zhou Yixin has more.
