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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
