The term “Tibetan currency” pertains to the coins and paper money produced and circulated by the previous Tibetan administration mint. There are five variations of paper money, consisting of both single and multiple colours. They were printed in 1913 and were utilized until 1959. Banknotes are backed by a gold reserve system. In 1912, a...Read More
The silk scarf is used by Tibetans and some Mongolians in their daily ritual interactions such as worship and welcome, gifts, etc. Presenting Khada is a traditional Tibetan practice that reflects greeting, congratulation and respect. The silk Khada is offered as a gift to guests during weddings, funerals, visits to seniors, worship of Buddha statues,...Read More
Before Buddhism entered Tibet, this snow-covered plateau had its own traditional religious beliefs. This native religion developed by primitive Shamanism. which has great influence on the human world such as ghosts, gods, heaven, earth, mountains and rivers, earth and rocks, and even vegetation. The worship of animism has a strong shaman color and the custom...Read More
Medicine Buddha Mandala for Healing : The Medicine Buddha is believed to be the Buddha of Healing; the true manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. He wears monastic robes and sits on a lion throne. The color of his body is dark blue and he holds a bowl in his left...Read More
The symbol can be found in the art of most schools of Buddhism, especially in Tibetan Buddhism. Origins The eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism originated in Indian iconography. In ancient times, many of these same symbols were associated with the coronations of kings. In Buddhist legend, the symbol represents offering the gods made to the...Read More
The Tibetan Ephemeris, Calendar, and Almanac The Tibetan system of astronomy and astrology is extremely complex. It takes five years to study and master it at the Astro Division of the Tibetan Medical and Astro Institute in Dharamsala, India. Students learn to calculate everything by hand in the traditional manner, on a wooden board covered...Read More
According to some Tibetan sources, Emperor Trisong Detsen launched a campaign against the Bhata Hor in the Lake Baikal region in order to bring the protector Pehar Gyalpo to Tibet. The Bhata Hor refer to the Uighur Turks of the Orkhon Uighur Empire (745 – 840). That empire included Mongolia and the Lake Baikal region...Read More
Overview of Losar Tibetan New year It is the most significant festival in Tibet. Just as its name implies, the Tibetan New Year takes place on 1st Month of Tibetan calendar. The celebration begins from 29th day twelve month and the festival lasts for about 2 weeks. Tibetan calendar is based on Tibetan astrology and Lunar...Read More
Dzi in Tibetan it means Prosperity, Holy and Super Bead. Its source is still unknown and lots of mythical story are related. In English people call it by name of Sky bead or sky pearl. Which is direct translation of Chinese word “Tian Zhu”. The Dzi is Profound manufacture of ancient jewels from Tibet, which...Read More
Tibetan knives Tibetan Handicraft Tibetan Knives are traditional and well-known handicrafts with a peculiar style. they are indispensable in the life of herdsmen. Tibetans use them as the tools to defend, to slaughter livestock and to eat meat. Tibetans have a sense of security with knives because Tibetan look might and valiant with knives.Tibetan knives...Read More
A folktale of “Dipper Brothers” is well known among the Tibetans: In the ancient time, one day seven brothers from the east cut trees, carried stones and built a giant building overnight to house the common people and to shelter them from the storm. Henceforth, the brothers were invited to the heaven Tibetan Houses to...Read More
An introduction King Gesar is a heroic epic created collectively by the Tibetans during the 11th to 13th century. As the beloved king of the ancient Tibetan kingdom of Ling, Gesar was believed to be the son of God of Heaven. Gesar and his followers bravely and resourcefully struggled against evil forces and conquered the...Read More
The Mandala (“Wheel of Life”) represents the “Realms of Desire” in the Buddhist Universe. The “Realms of Desire” includes realms of heavens, asuras, humans, Beasts, Hungry Ghosts, and Hell. The “Wheel of Life” is held by Yama, the Lord of Death. Yama is shown to be biting its teeth into the wheel symbolizing the “Realms...Read More
In Tibet, the funeral services inherit the traditional custom including Stupa Burial, Cremation, Celestial Burial, water burial, earth burial. The funeral services must follow the rigid hierarchy of ranks, sharp demarcation. Which service should be taken also mainly depends on the divination from Lama. Stupa Burial Tibetan Funeral Services, This is a noble funeral service...Read More
Tibetan people believe in Lamaism. The believers must recite or chant Buddhism scriptures very often. For illiterate people, what they can do is to turn prayer wheels, with scriptures inside. Turning the prayer wheel is equivalent to chanting some scriptures and it has become routine work for Tibetan people. A lot of Tibetans keep portable...Read More
Making small pagoda is a religious custom in Tibet. People firstly make a clay impression of a pagoda and bake it. The result is a pottery pagoda. The pagoda is of cone shape, and different sizes. Inside the pagoda, there are a small piece of paper written with spell, and a small amount of highland...Read More
On the roads to Lhasa, from time to time you can see Buddhists prostrating. They begin their journey from their home and keep on prostrating all the way to Lhasa. They wear hand pads (protective appliance on their hands), kneepads, and a protective leather upper outer garment. With dusts on their faces, with the innumerable...Read More
A folktale of “Dipper Brothers” is well known among the Tibetans: In the ancient time, one day seven brothers from the east cut trees, carried stones and built a giant building overnight to house the common people and to shelter them from the storm. Henceforth, the brothers were invited to the heaven Tibetan Housesto build...Read More
