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
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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
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
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
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
Tibetan monks' music spreads message of peace, gratitude
Clad in crimson-colored robes, Trinley Gyatso conducts a group of young Tibetan lamas as they test out a solemn new song for their 300-year-old band. "The note on the gong should be lower," he instru
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Tashilhunpo Monastery: Best monastery in sutras learning
The Tashilhunpo monastery is the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas, the second highest ranking Lama in the Gelupa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is located next to Shigatse, the second-lar
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)
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)
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
Image of Tibetan pilgrims: prostrations on endless road of reverence (II)
They use their own bodies to measure the world and their faith to move the Buddha. Picture shows the pilgrims on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. [Photo/fo.ifeng.com] In southwest Chi
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
Ancient Tibetan Buddhism relics from Garze (Ⅲ)
Photo shows a statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, which was conferred to Gonzhi Rinpoche the abbot of Bore Monastery by the 5th Dalai Lama Ngawang Lozang Gyatso. [Photo/China Tibet Online]
Ancient Tibetan Buddhism relics from Garze (Ⅳ)
Photo shows brass cymbals from the Bore Monastery in Sershul County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, the west most part of southwest China's Sichuan Province. These cymbals
Why do Indian pilgrims make a pilgrimage to Mt. Gang Rinpoche?
When China opened the sensitive Nathu La Pass, allowing Indian pilgrims to visit Tibet Autonomous Region for pilgrimage, it attracted a lot of public attention. Not everyone knows the origin of Hin
A monk's story in Potala Palace
Lozang Chodrak is a monk working in the Potala Palace. Every morning, Lozang Chodrak chants sutras first and then starts his daily work including doing some cleaning and sorting Buddhism classics. Cu
Pagodas repainted to welcome visitors at Ta'er Monastery in NW China
Staff members paint the pagoda at the Taer Monastery in Huangzhong County, northwest China's Qinghai Province, June 27, 2015. As peak tourism season falls recently, eight pagodas in the entranc
Panchen Lama proposes law-based governance of religious affairs
"We should have strict management and education systems in monasteries, and it is especially important to strictly deal with social chaos in religious circle according to the law," said Panchen Lama