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]
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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
Xi Jinping and his father enjoy friendship with two generations of Panchen Lamas
President Xi Jinping met with the Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu in Zhongnanhai of Beijing, capital of China, Jun. 10, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua] On Jun 10, 2015, President Xi Jinping met with th
Different auras of Tibetan temples
Tibet is a scintillating and unexampled land which regards its religion and spirituality as its top priority. The moment you enter Tibet, you will be able to make out that Buddhism is prevalent her
Thangka worship activity held in China's Tibet
Buddhists play drum during a Thangka worship activity in the Tsurphu Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 29, 2015. An annual Thangka worship activity t
Pictures: Reting Monastery in SW China
Photo shows the main hall of the Reting Monastery. The Reting Monastery was built in 1057 A.D. by Dromtonpa Gyalwai Jungne, founder of the Kadampa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. As the main monastery of
Religion should adapt to China's social system: united front wor
June 2 was the highlight of the month-long Sakya Dawa Festival in Tibetan custom to celebrate the day of Buddha Shakyamuni's birth, enlightenment and Nirvana. In China’s Buddhist circle, Z
60 lamas awarded academic degrees in Beijing (I)
Photo taken on the afternoon of May 20, 2015 shows the High-level Tibetan Buddhism College of China is holding an awarding ceremony for the 11th advanced and the third intermediate degrees of Tibet
60 lamas awarded academic degrees in Beijing (I)
Photo taken on the afternoon of May 20, 2015 shows the High-level Tibetan Buddhism College of China is holding an awarding ceremony for the 11th advanced and the third intermediate degrees of Tibet
China invests in Tibetan Buddhist schools to produce next generation of religious leaders
A graduation ceremony was held at China's top educational institution for Tibetan Buddhism on Wednesday in downtown Beijing. Dozens of monks were awarded with advanced and intermediate academic t
Zangdrok Pelri Monastery opens to public in Nyingchi, China's Tibet
Photo taken on March 27, 2015 shows the main building of the Zangdrok Pelri Monastery in Nyingchi Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Zangdrok Pelri Monastery, one of most
"Tho Ram Pa" Tibetan Buddhism degree exam opens in Beijing (II)
Photo taken on May 12, 2015 shows the High-level Tibetan Buddhism College of China is holding a sutras debating test for the 11th "Tho Ram Pa" advanced degree of Tibetan Buddhism in Xihuang Temple,