Tibetan Buddhism was originally introduced in the middle 7th century in Tubo Kingdom period by Songtsen Gampo. In the 1,000 years' history, Tibetan Buddhism has become more and more prosperous. Read more >>
Three or four hundred years ago, the fifth Dalai moved into Potala Palace. Since then, Potala Palace had become a holy palace under the system of constantinism and a museum for countless treasures. Read more >>
Tibetan etiquette is diverse and is related to the religion. The etiquette of bow is done to the elder, or the respected ones. Toasts and Tea-Serving are common while gifts presenting are important. Read more >>
Tibetan etiquette is diverse and is closely related to religion. Hata presenting can be seen in weddings, funerals or festivals. People kowtow when they pilgrimage Buddha, stupas or living Buddha. Read more >>
Mindroling Monastery is located in the Dranang County of Shannan prefecture of Tibet. It is the main monastery of Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism with a long history and beautiful attractions. Read more >>
Himalaya area was once a sea. Later, five evil dragons came, doing harm to the fowls and animals who were helped by five fairy maidens. They made sea disappear and became five peaks protecting here. Read more >>
Tombs of Tibetan Kings, the largest tomb group in Tibet, lie in Shannan prefecture. Only three of the nine tomb occupants have been identified: Songtsen Gampo, Childe Songzan and Dusong Mangbujie. Read more >>
Zhayeba Monastery is located in Dazi County, among the Lariningbu Mountain, 20 kilometers northeast of Lhasa. It is the second highest monastery of Tibet with long history and precious attractions. Read more >>
Songtsen Gampo (617-650), the founder and also the first king of Tubo Kingdo, unified Tibet and established a strong slavery regime, bringing Tibet to a united, prosperous and wealthy time. Read more >>
Linka Festival falls on the 15th day of the 5th month in Tibetan lunar calendar. In Tibetan, Linka Festival is called "Zangmu Linjisang", meaning the world incense-burning day or world happy day. Read more >>