Jiuhua Mountain: A Sacred Buddhist Pilgrimage Destination Jiuhua Mountain, one of China’s Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains, is a renowned site for pilgrims, dedicated to the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, the embodiment of boundless vows. As the saying goes, according to the esteemed monk Master Mengcan, one must cultivate the blessings of seven lifetimes to be worthy of...Read More
Living at high altitudes in Tibet can impact your brain, mood, and overall health due to lower oxygen levels. Learn how hypoxia affects cognition, memory, and emotions, and how the body adapts to life in the oxygen-thin air of Tibet. Explore practical tips for acclimatization and staying healthy at high altitudes.Read More
Longchenpa (1308-1364) is one of the most influential figures in Tibetan Buddhism and a key master of the Nyingma school. Revered as one of the three great Manjushris of the Snowy Land, Longchenpa made lasting contributions that continue to shape Tibetan Buddhist practice today. Systematic Organization of Nyingma Teachings Longchenpa (ཀློང་ཆེན་རབ་འབྱམས་པ་དྲི་མེད་འོད་ཟེར།)is renowned for systematizing the...Read More
The launch of the Mianyang ⇌ Nyingchi air route by Tibet Airlines marks a transformative step in bridging Sichuan Province and the Tibet Autonomous Region. This new connection promises not only faster travel but also opportunities for tourism, economic collaboration, and cultural exchange. By linking two dynamic regions, this route enhances accessibility and lays the...Read More