藏传佛教道次第概述(英文)

Tibetan Buddhism is well known for its enormous ideological systems, rich cultural contents, unique religious forms and well-organized structures. It is distinctively characterized by the reincarnation system (e.g. reincarnation of a great lama as a child after his death), the politico-religious administration, anuttara-yoga-tantra, a gigantic system of gods and spirits caused by the fusion of Buddhism and the Bon tradition, rich and colorful religious rituals with innumerable names, and many religious sects each having a system of its own. The gradual path to enlightenment is the most fundamental, inherent principal as well as decisive characteristic of Tibetan Buddhism. This is why Tibetan Buddhism attracts modern believers.     

略论《菩提道距论》涉及的相关问题及其对西藏佛教的影响(英文)

Bodbipatbapradipa (Lamp for the Path of Enlighten- ment)was written by Atisha,an eminent Indian monk who spread Buddhism in Tibet in the 11th century.The Bodbipatbapradipa had deep and far-reaching influence on Tibetan Buddhism.Buddhist masters accepted Atisha's view on the stages of self-cultivation as ex- pounded in the book in the second period of propaga- tion of Tibetan Buddhism.Particularly,Tsongkhapa     

Life of Monks

If Tibetan Buddhism were taken as a lake.Lhasa would be an island inits center.When the wind blows,the lake ripples with gentle waves spreading out to the eastern tip of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.That part of the world is home to Tibetan.Tu and Han ethnic groups and boasts 29monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Why were there so many monasteries in sucha small and remote place inhabited by not only Tibetans,but also people of other ethnic groups?     

An Exploration of Tibetan Women's Life in Khams in the Qing Dynasty

Tibetans, one of the oldest ethnic minorities in China, are mainly distributed in the vast western regions of modern Tibet, Sichuan, Qinghai, Gansu and Yunnan. Students and scholars of the long history of Tibetan culture, as well as the breadth and profundity of Tibetan Buddhism, have always concentrated their attention on the role of men in this history and largely ignored women. Actually, in the history of the socio-     

Uspensky,Vladimir L., Tibetskiy Buddizm v Pekine （Tibetan Buddhism in Beijing）

The new book by Vladimir Uspensky （alternatively, Uspenskiy）, Professor and Chair of the Department of Mongolian and Tibetan Studies, Faculty of Asian and African Studies of Saint Petersburg State University （Russia）, deals with various aspects in the history of Tibetan Buddhism in Beijing; the time is mainly the period from the middle seventeenth to the early twentieth century. During the reign of the Qing dynasty, the ruling class, namely Manchu and Mongolian nobility, patronized Tibetan Buddhism. This aspect of Qing history is studied too little in Chinese and foreign works, and Uspensky＇s book fills this lacuna. One can see that the author successfully achieved his aim, as he has drawn a vivid picture of institutions and cultural activity among Tibetan Buddhists in Beijing.     

News in Brief

Tibetans Celebrated Butter Lamp Festival
The traditional Butter Lamp Festival was celebrated in Tibet on Dec. 27, 2013 （Oct. 25 in the Tibetan calendar） to commemorate Tsongkapa, founder of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. On this day, numerous butter lamps were lit up on windows sills and balconies day and night as a religious offering to the great Buddhism master.     

Tibetan Buddhism in the Tubo Period

After Buddhism entered Tibet,its special form of Tibet,called as "Tibetan Buddhism".Prior to the advent of Buddhism,the native religion of Tibet was Bon.The Bon religion had similarities to the witchcraft practiced in the hinterland of China.In dealing with any sort of mystery and to avoid misfortune,the Bonists performed rituals involving prayer,the consultation of oracles,and exorcism.Bonists also relied on such rituals to cure illness while performing funeral rites.     

The Dissemination and Transformation of Han Chinese-style Sudhana or Chinese-Style Children in Tibetan Buddhist Art during the Ming Dynasty

The Ming Dynasty was one of the important periods of cultural exchange and amalgamation between Han Chinese and Tibetans.Along with the governance of Tibet and other Tibetan areas by the Central Government of the Ming Dynasty,Tibetan culture represented by Buddhism and its art was disseminated in the interior of China,primarily in Nanjing city and Beijing city,the capital of the Ming dynasty.At the same time,Chinese culture represented by Chinese Buddhism and its art was also introduced into Tibet and other Tibetan areas.     

飞来峰之藏传佛殿（二）：佛母——佛法的化身（英文）

正The Mothers of Buddhas [Ch. Fomu] are a particular type of images from Tibetan and Tibetan style Buddhist art. In Buddhism, Buddhas treat the dharma as their master, and Buddhas were born from the dharma. Therefore, the dharma is the mother of Buddhas, and Buddhas reside inside the dharma.1 Nāgārjuna(150-250), an     

THE REBA AS I SEE IT

正The Reba is a dance performed by Tibetan Reba artists.With family as its basic unit,the Reba minstrel troupe makes a living by giving dances.According to historical records,the Reba can be traced back to the eleventh century and was first worked out by Milarepa,the second founder of the Kagyu Sect of Tibetan Buddhism.The Reba evolves from the wizardry dance of the primitive Tibetan     

Influence Of Tibetan Buddhism On The Hinterland In The Ming Dynasty

The main sects of Tibetan Buddhism （popularly; Lamaism） were originally the Nyingma（rnying-ma）, Kagyu（bkav-brgyud）, Kadam and Sakya （sa-skya） traditions. Tsongkhapa founded the Gelug（dge-lugs） sect at the beginning of the isth century Afterwards, the Kadam sect merged into the Gelug sect. Therefore the four main sects of Tibetan Buddhism became the Nyingrna, Kagyu, Gelug and Sakya, which continue today Tibetan Buddhism＇s eastward spread was a long process.     

中国藏传佛教研究60年(英文)

<正>Tibetan Buddhism is not only one of the two branches of Mahayana Buddhism, but also one of the two most important and evolving traditions of the contemporary Buddhism world. It has     

The Influence of Tibetan Buddhism on Contemporary Mongolian Eco-literature——Case Studies on Xue-boGuo's Novels

Tibetan Buddhism,one of the important sects of Buddhism,is believed by a lot of researchers to have disseminated into Tibet from India,Nepal and its adjacent Han nationality congregating areas in around 7th century.The subsequent spread of Buddhism in Tibet experienced two periods of fast diffusion,during which the original Buddhist doctrine merged with Tibetan traditional culture,and a new form of religion with typical Tibetan characteristics came into being.     

Tibetan Buddhism and the Economy of the Yuan Dynasty

Generally speaking, Tibetan Buddhism played a very important part in the politics of the Yuan Dynasty: it had accelerated the alliance between Mongolia and Tibet on one hand and also brought the Tibetan district under the jurisdiction of China's Central Government on the other. Meanwhile, Tibetan Buddhism had become extremely conceited because the whole Dynasty, especially the imperial court, esteemed it too     

过去半个世纪西藏佛教寺院的变迁——哲蚌寺调研为例(英文)

The most unique characteristic of Tibetan society has been the prevailing domination of Tibetan Buddhism for centuries and its regime combining administration and religion. As Melvyn Goldstein said,"Buddhism has played a central role in Tibetan society,defining morality and the fundamental meaning of existence through its core notions of karma, rebirth,and enlightenment"(Goldstein,1998:5).In history,not only Dalai Lamas had been the supreme leaders of the regime and monks occupied key positions at all administrative     

First Toranba Geshi Degree Issued

In October 2005, a total of 11 students of the China TibetanLanguage Higher Institute of Buddhism completed theirBuddhist studies for the Toranba Geshi title and a grandaward ceremony was held. This marks the fresh progressthat Tibetan Buddhism is making in Buddhist studies.The China Tibetan Language Higher Institute of BuddhismFirst Toranba Geshi ClassWith the development of Tibetan society in recent years, Tibetan Buddhistcircles have been seeking the introduction of an authoritati…     

THE SECOND HAN-TIBETAN BUDDHISM SYMPOSIUM HELD IN BEIJING

<正>The Second Han-Tibetan Buddhism Symposium was held at Renmin University of China on September 21st,2012.Scholars in the Han-Tibetan Buddhism field from home and abroad gathered together and made academic exchange with Master Xue Cheng and Jamyang Lodro Rinpoche.The symposium released scholars' researches on the murals and Thangkas of Jonang Sect,opened a special Jonang Buddhist Cultural Forum.Master Xue Cheng and Jamyang Lodro Rinpoche were engaged as academic advisers of the Han-Tibetan Buddhism Research Center of Renmin University.Dzamtang Tsangpa Monastery of Jonang Sect in Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province was appointed as the teaching practice base of the National Culture Institute of Renmin University.The famous scholars Chen Qingying,Banban Dorje,Shen Weirong,Xie Haoyue and Yuan Jingfang have made keynote speeches.     

SALIENT FEATURES AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE NEW GESHI SYSTEM

The new system was introduced on the basis of the traditional way of studying the sutras of Tibetan Buddhism. It is a brand-new Geshi award system,which fully respects and carries forward the traditional system in terms of sutra studies and Geshi title promotion. In terms of content, the way to study them and the way the tests are given, the new system basically follows the traditional practice of various sects of Tibetan Buddhism. Hence it is well received among the eminent monks of Tibeta…     

The Education System of Three Major Monasteries in Lhasα

Ⅰ. The Education System of Monasteries Under the Yellow Sect of Lamaism The rise of the Yellow Sect (or the dGe-lugs-pa Secti) in Tibet in the 15th century was closely related to its mature system of monasteries and sound organization of personnel. In the 13th and 14th centuries, previously thriving sects of Tibetan Buddhism, such as the Sa-skya-pa Sect2