扶如石 衔如玉五彩缤纷话澄泥

Chemniink-stone was one of the four mosl famous ink-stones,which adopted liltered soil to make grinding objects attributed to ceramics ink-stone its manufacture appeaed in the tang dynasty first in jiangzhou of shanxi,popular in the song dynasty it is hard and durable while produring delicare and moist inks its capability of boarding ink and water can be compared with stone hard and durable while produeing delicare and moist inks,inks,its capability of boarding ink and water can be compared with stone inkslab.     

BABYLONIAN WISDOM LITERATURE AND THE MARDUK CYCLE:PRELIMINARY THOUGHTS

This paper, first prepared and delivered for a workshop on teaching Biblical Wisdom Literature in China, provides me with the opportunity, so to speak, to kill two birds with one stone. Not only will I comment on the main theme of the     

BABYLONIAN WISDOM LITERATURE AND THE MARDUK CYCLE:PRELIMINARY THOUGHTS

This paper, first prepared and delivered for a workshop on teaching Biblical Wisdom Literature in China, provides me with the opportunity, so to speak, "to kill two birds with one stone." Not only will I comment on the main theme of the     

Stone Pillboxes In Jinchuan

In the Tibetan-inhabited areas, there are four most famous holy mountains. One is Gyiamo MurdoMountain, towering over the upper reaches of the Dadu River in western Sichuan Province. To its west is the Greater Jinchuan and to its east is the Lesser Jinchuan. Two rivers meet on the southern slope of Murdo Mountain. Historically, this part of the world was called the Jinchuan area. During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Emperor Qian-long three times sent troops to fight headmen of the Greater and Lesser Jinchuan areas. In the Jinchuan area, they encountered stubborn resistance from local troops entrenched in stone pillboxes.The Jinchuan area is mountainous and local villages were all guarded by pillboxes built entirely with stone slabs. In various shapes, they generally rose 20-50 meters high. Each side of the pillbox was complete with loopholes through which those inside could keep watch and shoot. And these stone pillboxes were all built in places accessible only by small paths.     

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Potala PalaceConstruction of the Potala Palace began in the mid-7th century for the Tubo King Songtsan Gambo to greet his Han wife, Princess Wencheng. It comprised 999 rooms then, plus one built atop the Red Hill, which, said to have 1,000 rooms, was later destroyed by thunderbolts and wars. What we see today is a structure built during the 17th century.In the mid-17th century, the White House was added to the Potala Palace, which spread along the Red Hill in Lhasa.The palace is a structure of clay, wood and stone. The palace was the residence of the Dalai Lama of various generations. Beginning with the period of the 5th Dalai Lama, major religious and political ceremonies were held there.The palace covers a total area of 360,000 square meters, with major building rising 117 meters high in 13 floors, and extends some 360 meters from east to west.From 1989 to 1994, the State earmarked some 55 million Yuan and large quantities of gold and silver to repair the palace.In December 1994, the palace found its w     

A Review of Celestial Burying Ground in Tibet

Celestial burying ground, also called "Mandala", is where life leaves and comes. A huge piece of stone hidden in high mountains is surrounded by burning plants that give up smoke going up into the air. The Tibetans believe in Buddhism and hold that life is endless. One life ends and this means the beginning of new life. In their eyes, body is merely the carrier of soul. When one life ends, the soul leaves the body that needs to be presented to the deities as     

A Brief Introduction to the Tibetan Buddhism

Despite the rolling of high plateau and stunning Himalayas, Tibet has a nickname of “Holy Land” with its ancient history and colorful culture. Refered as Shangri-La, the roof of the world and many more, the mysterious kingdom remained closed to others, exerting a strong hold on the imagination of the world. For centuries, it has fascinated mankind in various ways. Its religion is one of astonishing one. Here we have questions! What is Tibetan Buddhism about? How many sects it has? What about each one‘s doctrine? Have you ever known its architectures, its religious arts, as well as its incarnation of Living Buddha? People feel curious about its powerful inspiration and cohesive strength,     

Stonemasons of Mt. Jishi

The Technique of Stone Ma- sonry at Rdo Sbus Lung Pa The technique of masonry as used in construction in Tibet can be dated back to the Yumbulagang during the Tubo Kingdom and it still prevails all over Tibet.Buildings of all kinds on the plateau,such as watchtowers and civilian residences,have adopted this technique.A variety of buildings show this historic Tibetan inheritance and its evolution. To apply this stone masonry technique to building construction closely Connects with the     

Square of the Potala Palace简

Since the end of the 19th Century, a little westerns sneaked into Tibet and then a real Tibet showed in front of the world through their sketches or photographs. In the early of the 20th Century, there were two photo studios in Lhasa by Nepalese. About in 1930s or 1940s one of Nepalese bosses got ill and dead. He was sent to the celestial burial stone of the Sera Monastery     

浅析西藏石刻文化(英文)

Throughout human history,our ancestors invari- ably chose stones as their primarily material to be pro- cessed and utilized as tools.Since the dawn of this his- tory when stone tools came into use,stone has been closely related to the development of mankind,the creation of human civilization and the constant progress of human society.A chipped scraper or a pol- ished stone axe can both relate and represent two dif-     

论蒙古鹿石的年代及相关问题

The Deer Stone is an important cultural remain which is scattered a lot in Mongolia, Mainly in the west and northwest areas. It is also found in the Eurasian grasslands but very little in quantity. as for its age, there exist many different views for a long time. Actually the Deer stone displays a way of personification of stone statue, so we usually can find carved weapons and tools on the waist of it. Nevertheless, we can deduce the age according to these carvings. Archaeological discoveries in the northern-grasslands of China show that the carvings on Deer stone are all the typical vessels that were very popular in the late Shang period. Such as the beast-headed or bell-headed short sword with curved handle, the beast-headed sword with upright blade dagger, the ring-headed or double ring-headed short sword, the mushroom-headed short sword, the tub-shaped htchet, the arrow-shaped vessels and etc. Thus lead us to the conclustion that most of the Deer Stones must be of the late Bronze Age(11-7BC).As for the Deer stone culture‘s Similarity in some aspects to that of cultures like Lijiaya, Weiyingzi, third phase of Weifang culture or Xiajiadian culture in the north parts of China, that reflects the northern grasslands bronze culture of China left a strong influence on the cultures of Mongolia.     

Source of the Properties of Foods and Medicines

In Tibetan medicine, all food and medicinal plants have their origin in the four elements （earth, water, fire, air and space）. They are therefore classified according to certain characteristics, associated with a particular element. Classification of based upon these characteristics, which can range from intrinsic properties, such as moisture, to the taste of a given food or plant. To classify by element, the nature ofagiven plant is also analyzed according to its initial ＂seed＂： its initial ＂constitutive elements＂. It is important to remember the distinction between the two uses of the term element. As a tool for classification, the constitutive elements are the lowest common denominators into which a substance can be divided, basically, its essential element. They show the original preponderance of one element-such as water-over another, and determine the final classification of a whole plant as belonging to one or another element.     

民间石雕艺术

Chinese folk stone sculpture has long history in people's material and spiritual life, most of which are made by unknown craftsmen.They are of great value on art and historic culture to display splendid technique, tricky design and admirable creativity of ancient Chinese craftsmen. As to the use of stone sculpture, it can be used as the part and decoration of the architecture, formed to serve the religion or practical utensil for daily use or appreciation, which is might be called a grand book.     

DORJE SHUGDEN PRACTITIONERS' SEGREGATION BY THE DALAI LAMA——A REPORT FROM ROME

<正>December 17,2014I,as a stonemason from Tibet,for the first time,am visiting the ancient city of Rome,Italy known for thousands of massive,impressive marble and granite stone structures.We saw the Vatican,the Basilica and then to the Coliseum and many others.The stone work and art here with     

NEWS IN BRIEF

Stone Carvings from the Qing Dynasty Found in Chamdo In the middle of March,a group of stone carvings-originating from the Qing Dynasty-were found at Taktse Village of Lhatse Township in Palbar of Chamdo. Of around 140 stone carvings,the biggest one is 85 cm high and 64 cm wide.Most of them are small and 25 cm is usual. Experts found the carvings were colourfully painted,highly detailed and lifelike in execution.     

An Old Folk Society in Qamdo

EDITOR’S NOTE:Forprolonged period,Qamdo has been a gateway toChina’s hinterland and the heartland of Tibet as well.Given its importantgeological location,it was where the Han,Tibetan and other ethnic groups havelong lived and labored.The result is the creation of a unique culture.This introduction to Xiaoyihui provides one angleon the culture unique to Qamdo.     

New Archaeological Finds in Xianquanhe River Valley

Xianquanhe River in Ngari of Tibet got its name because of the valley at its head that looks like an elephant trunk. It originates in Mointo Township,Gar County,running west to pass through Zada County before entering India.The section of the river in India is named the Sutlej.It joins the Chenab River in Pakistan before finally becoming a major tributary on the upper reaches of the Indus River.It is 1.450km long,with a drainage area of 400,000 square km. The survey started with the source of Xianquanhe River and then went on to Zada County’s Xiangba Township.They found many historical remaias of the pre- Buddhism period including stoneware position,great stone relics,ancient graveyards, rock paintings and relics of the     

News in Brief

<正>Purang Port Welcomes Overseas Tourists Tibet has welcomed its first group of overseas tourists via the region's Purang Port in Ngari this year.Purang Port is a first class land port in China.As the infrastructure and management continues to improve,foreign visitors passing in and out via the port increase every year.Stone Lion Unearthed in Lhasa A painted stone lion was unearthed at the construction site on Dosenge Road in Lhasa on March 22.On-site investigation has confirmed that the 169cm high     

GARMA CERING'S EXPECTATIONS

In April 2006, cold air reigned in Lhasa. My friend Balsang and I were driving to Yangbajain railway tunnel, the first one after leaving Lhasa Railway Station. The tunnel is surrounded by emerald mountains from north to south. Beside the mountains, flocks and herds were grazing, and more than ten railway workers were walking along the railway line checking its safety. In the distance, the roaring of the machines could be heard from time to time. There were six or seven persons chattering h…