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     

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 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.     

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.     

My View on Urban Construction In Tibet

Urban construction in Tibet is, in essence, an issue of economics and culture. It is also part of the lifeline of devel-opment. It is my view that tourism is the linchpin of regional development.Tibet is richly endowed with tourist resources, endowed with the mysticism of Tibetan Buddhism and folklore. Development of tourism calls for corre-     

Imagination beyond THE Ancient Cemetery on Mt.Le

Most people believe that the practice of sky burial is all- pervasive in Tibet.While some people may have a passing acquaintance with the rituals regarding sky burial in Tibet,others may be curious and seek more information. Nonetheless, they may not even know that earth burial prevailed in Tibet just before Buddhism was introduced into Tibet or as early as when the Shangshung     

Imagination beyond THE Ancient Cemetery on Mt.Le

Most people believe that the practice of sky burial is all- pervasive in Tibet.While some people may have a passing acquaintance with the rituals regarding sky burial in Tibet,others may be curious and seek more information. Nonetheless, they may not even know that earth burial prevailed in Tibet just before Buddhism was introduced into Tibet or as early as when the Shangshung     

宝藏寂对于中观破斥因果的批判（英文）

<正>o.Introduction Ratnakarasanti was a Buddhist scholar from the Vikramasila monastery at the final period of Indian Buddhism and was a teacher of Atisa/Dipamkarasrijnana.He occupies a unique position in the spiritual lineage of Mahayana Buddhism,which in India and Tibet developed out of the conflict and integration of Buddhism’s two main philosophical schools,namely,Yogacara and Madhayamaka.According to Ratnakarasanti’s understanding,the traditional Yogacara thought that was founded and systematized by Maitreya,Asanga,and Vasubandhu is fully compatible with the Middle Way(madhyama.pratipat)as     

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     

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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.     

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-     

Gold and Bronze Statues of Buddha IN THE POTALA PALACE

Limalhakang, a small hall in the RedPalace, does not attract the visitorswho pass through the many rooms ofthe Potala Palace. It is narrow andhouses no high statues of Buddha. What'smore, it is not elegantly decorated.Howevef, this is the place that contains themost important statues of Buddha in the PotalaPalace.Buddhism spread from India and CentralPlains to Tibet in the 7th century. Over the past1,300 years, Tibetan Buddhism has flourished.During this period, artisans have created ca…     

Tsatsa Clay Figurines As I Know

Tsatsa is Indian transliteation tha was introduced into Tibet from India some time after the 10th century.Tsatsa clay figurines appeared around the time when Atisa became inbolbed in the development of Tibetan Buddhism.A number of stupas of the time can still be found     

MILAREPA,AN ANCIENT TIBETAN POET

<正>Milarepa is the dominant figure of the Tibetan Buddhism s Kagyu Sect. He was born in 1040 in Gungthang (today's northern area of Kyirong County in Shigatse Prefecture of Tibet).And his secular name is Milarepa Thoegapa. Milarepa's family moved from Khyoong Po to today's     

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     

THE FIVE SAKYA PATRIARCHS

When the Five Sakya Patriarchs are mentioned, no one will neglectto mention the Sakya Sect, one of the four greatest sects in Tibetan Buddhism. The Sakya Sect, later than the Nyingma Sect, has dominated Tibet for nearly a hundred years during the Yuan Dynasty. The Five Sakya Patriarchs are milestones in the history of the sect.     

明朝时期汉式善财童子在藏传佛教艺术中的传播（英文）

正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,     

CEREMONIAL INAUGURATION OF THE BUDDHIST COLLEGE OF TIBET TEXT

<正>On October 20th,2011,at the foot of the mountain where Rato Monastery was located in Nyethang Town of Chushur County of Tibet Autonomous Region,the Buddhist College of Tibet was formally established.The president of the college is Drukhang Tupten Khedrup,the president of Tibetan branch of the Chinese Association of Buddhism.The college is 27 kilometers away from Lhasa City and covers an area of 262.48 mu with a total investment of 99.     

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Famous Sakya Monastery on Snowland Sakya Monastery (sa-skya dgon-pa) is the main temple of the Sakya sect of Tibetan Buddhism founded in 1073 and located in the Sakya County (Sa-skya rdzong) of Tibet. The Monastey's buildings cover a vast area and is well-Known for its unique architectural structure. It has been the residence of the Sakya Kingdom and ex-