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,     

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.     

试论藏传佛教的特点

藏传佛教也称藏语系佛教,与汉语系佛教、巴利语系佛教并称佛教三大体系。公元978年,佛教转化为具有西藏地方形式的西藏佛教,即藏传佛教。它的形成从11世纪中叶开始,直到15世纪初才完成。在300多年的发展历史中,藏传佛教形成了自己的特点:在宗教形式方面,具有浓厚的苯教成分;在教义上,特别重视密宗;在政权组织方面,政教合一制度和活佛转世制度是其重要形式。     

Gagyu Sect of Tibetan Buddhism

The Buddhist Gagyu Sect has exertedgreat influence on Tibetan history. InTibetan, "Ga" means "statement of theBuddha" and "gyu" means "carry forward". Major masters of the Gagyu Sect includedMarba, Milha Riba, Riqoinba and Linqenriba.During his three visits to India, Marba translated and brought back to Tibet some of the Tantricclassics. He recruited students and lectured onTantric philosophy. His school was called Bagagyu.As it was formed in Tabolagyi, the school was alsocalled Tabo…     

藏传佛教的社会功能

藏传佛教是源自印度的佛教传入以后与当地原始苯教斗争融合产生的。由于藏区特殊的自然环境和文化背景,形成了独特的价值体系和以活佛转世、政教合一等为特征的宗教体系。这些特征与藏族全民信教的社会现实交织在一起,使藏传佛教在藏区社会表现出巨大的社会整合功能,并以不同的形式表现出来。     

Ancient Mosques IN the Home of Tibetan Buddhism

Although Tibetan Buddhism (also known as Lamaism) is both well known and widespread throughout Tibetan inhabited areas,it coexists there along with vernacular Bon religion and folk religion.What may be forgotten is that both Islam and Catholicism are popular in some specific locations in Tibet.     

Tantric Guardian Dance of Tibetan Buddhism

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Ancient Mosques IN the Home of Tibetan Buddhism

Although Tibetan Buddhism (also known as Lamaism) is both well known and widespread throughout Tibetan inhabited areas,it coexists there along with vernacular Bon religion and folk religion.What may be forgotten is that both Islam and Catholicism are popular in some specific locations in Tibet.     

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     

人头骨内画——一件藏传佛教的艺术珍品

不久前,一位来自四川甘孜的藏族同胞,在参观云南民族学院民族博物馆时,来到放着一件“人头骨内画”的陈列柜前,恭敬地双手合十,低首肃立口中还默诵着什么,表情十分虔诚和安详。这柜中陈列的“人头骨内画”是在一具人的头盖骨内彩画着“欢喜佛”形象,它是藏传佛教密宗特有的一种神圣供品,十分引人注目。     

清代藏传佛教的铜佛造像

铜佛造像是西藏佛教艺术品的一个重要组成部分 ,清代藏传佛教铜像神系庞大 ,造型复杂 ,风格独特 ,曾盛行一时 ,在我国雕塑艺术史上有着不可替代的地位。     

藏传佛教复兴的社会原因初探

藏传佛教是印度佛教传人我国藏区后与藏族原有的苯教长期斗争、互相融合后形成的。藏传佛教发端于公元8世纪,到9世纪中叶,朗达玛赞普灭佛兴苯,藏传佛教的传播和发展走入一个低谷。10世纪后期,由于各种社会原因。藏传佛教又开始在藏区复兴。11世纪中叶开始,藏传佛教各教派开始出现,到15世纪中叶才全部形成。藏传佛教发展到后期可谓教派林立,主要有宁玛派、萨迦派、噶举派、格鲁派等教派。     

Nuns of the Unique Joyul(gcod-yul)Sect of Tibetan Buddhism

The Joyul tradition,which was founded in the 11thcentury,was one of the most important sects of Ti-betan Buddhism.This tradition may trace its originsback to Pha Dampa Sangye,a well-known monk whowas a native of South India,and was founded by MacikLabdron(ma-cig lab-sgron),a famous Tibetan Yogini(a female practitioner of the Yogachara school).It wasthe only sect founded by a female in the history of Ti-betan Buddhism,and this is also rarely seen in the worldhistory of world religions.The sect had a unique doc-trine and methods of intensive meditative practice.Therefore,it was a distinctive sect in the TibetanBuddhism.It not only had deep impact on other sectsof Tibetan Buddhism,but also had great influence on     

敦煌藏文发愿文研究综述

本文以藏文发愿文研究的特点、藏文发愿文分篇研究述评两个方面,就敦煌藏文发愿文研究进行了综合评述.     

敦煌藏文密宗经典《白伞盖经》初探

<白伞盖经>是藏传佛教中十分重视的密宗经典,最早译自于吐蕃时代.目前,发现敦煌藏文佛教文献中<白伞盖经>有两种译本;后弘期编纂的藏文<大藏经>中有四种译本,本文重点对<甘珠尔>中的各译本之间及与敦煌本之间进行了比对,分析相互之间的关联.同时,通过解读<白伞盖经>的内容,探讨<白伞盖经>之所以受到吐蕃社会重视的原因.     

故宫藏传佛教研究的回顾与前瞻

故宫作为明清两代的皇宫,至今仍完整地保留着一批清代藏传佛教殿堂,故宫博物院藏有大量极其珍贵的藏传佛教文物及与藏学有关的其他文物。这些建筑与文物是明清、特别是清代民族政策、汉藏文化交流及东西交通等方面的生动见证。以藏传佛教艺术为重点的故宫藏学研究,有着重要的历史价值和现实意义,在整个藏学研究中具有独特的地位和作用,也是故宫学的重要内容。故宫藏传佛教研究在已有成果的基础上正逐步深入。     

The Senior Tibetan Buddhism College of China marks its 20th anniversary

On September 1st,1987,the 10th Panchen Lama decided to found the Senior Tibetan Buddhism College of China at the Yellow Temple in     

Tenzin Yeshi and His Path of Tibetan Opera

正Tenzin Yeshi is a graduate student in Minzu University of China.Beside from being a student,he has an unique identity,a young Tibetan opera artist.During last year's Shoton Festival in Lhasa,he performed on the stage as a member of Shoba Lhamo,a Tibetan opera group for the first time.This association dates back to sixty years ago,and he finally realized his Tibetan opera dream after twenty years.