梵文写本《牟尼意趣庄严论》摹写本——第1章:叶4r3-7v4（英文）

<正>Abhaya?karagupta(ca. 11–12 th century) is widely known for a number of his compositions. Among the 21 works attributed to him by the Derge Tanjur, nineteen are allocated to the Tantra section, one to the Praj?a?pa?ramita? section, and two to the Madhyamaka section. Of these, the Munimata?lam?ka?ra, in the Madhyamaka section, is     

《牟尼意庄严论》梵文版中新发现的稀有佛典片段的调查报告（英文）

<正>Among some 21 works attributed to Abhayakaragupta (ca.11~(th)-12~(th) century),one of the last great panditas of Indian Mahay ana Buddhism,19 are allocated to the Tantra section,one to the Prajnaparamita section,and two to the Madhyamaka section.2Of these,the Munimatalamkara,in the Madhyamaka section,is one of the most comprehensive and systematic works among his non-Tantric works,consisting of about220 folia in the Derge Tanjur (D 3903,mdo grel,A 73b1-293a7).One might call the     

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.     

THE TINY PAINTINGS OF THE BUDDHIST WORLD——A RECORD OF LIU ENJUN AND HIS TSAKA PAINTINGS

<正>EDITOR'S COMMENTARY This special column consists of devoted fans of Tibetan culture. They have spent their life,their energy and their finances to eagerly collect and preserve unique Tibetan traditional culture while virtually also enjoying the spiritual and material happiness which those treasures bring to them.From now on,this journal is going to invite Chen Dan to contribute her detailed and delicate stories about collectors of Tibetan artifacts one by one,     

New Books

Outline of Tibetan Historical and Intellectual Theory In producing his book of seven chapters, the author Wang Pu sums up his study by finding that Tibetan historiography did not have any ＂precepts＂ in the compilation of Tibetan history over generations. This is because the motivation behind writing history, from the perspective of Tibetan historians, is neither the seeking of a professional position nor concerning employment, but rather the responsibility of inheriting a culture and obtaining happiness by sharing knowledge. The Tibetan historical and intellectual ideology has been formed by a rich and apparent Buddhist tradition with contemporary characteristics in the expression of each individual historian. The book is priced at 28 Yuan and published by China Social Sciences Publishing House.     

CRAFTSMANSHIP PUTS ARCHERY ON TARGET

正While most of the shops in Tibet's tourism hot spot of Nyingchi city sell local tourism products,one store in the city attracts customers by selling archery supplies.The owner of the shop is called Baluk,a Tibetan from the city's Mainling County,and the main product of his shop is arrowhead for the local whistling archery sports.The sport is widely practiced in the city's rural and     

Old Shezang＇s Story

The Namseling Manor rests on a site by a river, south of Samye Monastery and within the boundary of Namseling Village, County of Chanang in Lhoka Prefecture. The Manor was built during the Phagdrup regime. The Namseling Manor is a model of Tibetan feudal serfdom society. As an early, large-scalemanor house built in a time when Tibetan society lived under a serf-based regime, Namseling has survived hundreds of years as a witness to the formation and development of a feudal manor. After democratic reform in Tibet, the Namseling Manor stood deserted for more than half a century. The present manor, no longer what it once was, has embraced many life stories, including that of Shezang. The now elderly Shezang was born in Nagqu in 1927. Both his parents were servants in the nobleman＇s household. At 14 he was taken to Lhasa to work as a babysitter. The next year his parents passed away one by one. A fellow villager told him the news when he returned to Namseling at 26. Shezang has a younger sisterbut they were separated in Nagqu when both were still young. They never met again.     

Hand in Hand——Chairman Leqoi Visits California

Nurtured by the moist winds of the Pacific Ocean, California is a beautiful American state. Among its famous cities, San Francisco is the one "most favored by Americans".On May 28, a group of Tibetan government officials and entrepreneurs arrived in San Francisco at the start of a 10-day-long friendship visit to the city and the state at large.Meeting Mayor BrownAccompanied by Wang Yunxiang, Chinese Consul General in San Francisco, the Tibetan delegation, led by Leqoi, Chairman of the Tibet     

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.     

Tibetans Dwelling in Beijing： Faith Defuses the Misunderstanding of Ethnic Tibetans——Sonam Wangmo - I believe it was I but friends say different

Comparing Beijing and the Tibet Autonomous Region; one is the capital of China, but the other is the snowcapped plateau. Though they are far apart in distance （thanks to the countless mountains and rivers） they are also very close - only one day to reach each other. Years ago, the song ＂At the gold mountain of Beijing＂ sung by Tseten Drama, the famous Tibetan singer, in praise of the political and cultural center. Today, tens of thousands of Tibetans have formed one inseparable part of the many groups in Beijing embracing multiple cultures.     

King Gesar:The World''''s Longest Epic

King Gesar, a great epic created by the Tibetan race in ancient time, has been orally transmitted down the generations and widely known throughout Tibetan-inhabited areas. It tells of the exploits of the magical hero-king Gesar, and his prowess in battle as he strives to defend his people. The epic embodies the highest level of the ancient Tibetan culture, hence commanding high academic and aesthetic value. Internationally, it is known as "Homer epic in the east."King Gesar was born into th…     

NEWS IN BRIEF

<正>Tibetan Jockey Triumphs in the National Horse Racing Championship On Nov.8,2009,Tashi Phuntsok,a Tibetan jockey of the Horsemanship Team of TAR,rode his horse named"Ferrari"to win the first national 1000-meter horsing racing championship in a record time of one minute five seconds.     

A Visit to my Friend IN ZHONGDIAN

It is a typical Tibetan house with a large Stone slab paved court-yard. As I entered afierce Tibetan dog came rushing from behind a pile of straw stacks. I hurriedly stepped back, but the dog came to a halt as he was tied to a willow tree. At the sound of the barking, Nongbu Chilin, his master, ordered him to retreat, and we entered the sitting room.Nongbu Chilin, 30, is a noted dancer in Yunnan. He is of the Tibetan ethnic group and lives in Zhongdian. At his invitation, visited him last…     

TIBETAN PAPER MONEY WITH THE LARGEST FACE VALUE

Of the paper money issued by the former government of Tibet is one with a face value of 100taels of Tibetan silver. As it is marked in Tibetan language, which few can read. it can still be found in ancient coins shops in Beijing.Printing and Issuing at Tibetan Paper MoneyThe year 1912 saw the local gov-ernment of Tibet set up a local bank which began printing five single-color paper money with varied lace value, including:-One with a face value of sevenqian (one qian equals to five grams)a…     

A FAMOUS TIBETAN DOCTOR IN EAST TIBET

<正>As deputy president,he has been working in the clinical department for 12 years.His daily clinical consultations average up to 50 patients.In one year,he attends over ten thousand patients. He is Dr.Jampa Gelek,a famous senior Tibetan doctor working as deputy president in the Tibetan Hospital of Chamdo Prefecture.For many years,his outstanding medical knowledge, skills and high medical ethics are well known in the east of Tibet.     

新书（英文）

正Tibetan-Style Fitness-A Collection of Traditional Tibetan Fitness Methods(New Edition)This book was written by Lhagpa Phuntsok,a well-known scholar of Tibetan studies,who,after pouring over a tremendous number of ancient Tibetan classics,began to collect information with regard to healthcare,disease prevention and treatment,and longevityfocused fitness and then analyzed different schools' arguments while adding his own views.The work was printed with pictures to present various angles of fitness theory,what Tibetan-style fitness is all about,and how to engage in related exercises;it also provided the author's own "secret formula" for unlocking the gates to longevity and sound fitness.Published by the China Tibetology Publishing House in June of 2020 at the price of 68.00 yuan(ISBN:9787521102093).     

PEOPLE IN THE BARKOR STREET

<正>Editor's Note:According to local custom in Lhasa,people refer to the area around the Jokhang Temple as"Barkor Street"."Lhasa"is"the Buddha's land"in Tibetan.In the hearts of Tibetan people,the Jokhang Temple is one of the most holy places because a statue of the twelve-year-old Sakyamuni is enshrined and worshiped there.Every year,the temple attracts many Tibetan Buddhist monks and disciples come from far away and pay homage to the Buddha.As time passed,the area of Barkor Street around     

HIGHLIGHTS

King Gesar is a focus of study in and outside China. Accomplished scholars include:——Alexandra David-Neel (1868-1969): A noted French expert in Oriental studies, Chinese and Tibetan studies in the 20th century, she visited Tibet and surrounding areas five times for survey. Her treatises and diaries related to the Orient, especially to Tibet and related areas, were translated into many languages and published repeatedly.——Ren Neiqiang (1894-1989): A noted geologist, an expert in ethnic groups and a pioneer in Tibetan studies. From 1939 to 1944, he published his Initial Introduction to "Tibetan Three Kingdoms" and "On the Three Kingdoms" in Border Government Affairs Forum and Kangdao Month.——R.A. Stein (1911-1999): He is held as the most successful Tibetan study worker in France in the 20th century. And he was one of the few who could do research in both Tibetan and Chinese. His contribution to the study of King Gesarfinds expression in his effort to translate the epic.——Wang Yinuan (1907-1998): A     

A Pioneer in Social Studies in Tibet

In May 1942, Li Youyi published his book on Han-Bo trade and the economic and educational organizations in Tibetan lamaseries. With 60 years devoted to Tibetan studies, Li is indeed a pioneer in the field. Now, aged 90, he is widely regarded as a sociologist who pioneered social studies in Tibet.Li entered Tibet in 1944 together with Shen Zonglian, Liu Shengqi and Li Maoyi. They belonged to the Office in Charge of Tibetan Affairs, stationed in Lhasa by the Nationalist government. The decision was made following the     

RIGZIN SHERAB,A MAKER FROMTHE MAINLANDTIBETAN CLASS

<正>If it were not for seeing him in person,one would have thought the Tibetan man to be someone from literature.He wears loose clothes with a shiny dark pigtail on the back of his head,and every now and then,he breaks out in a few classic sayings made by Deng Xiaoping,a recent president of China.25 years ago,Rigzin Sherab left Tibet to go study in mainland China for the first time.Looking out of the window