THE HAPPY LIFE OF BLACKSMITH SONAM WANGDU

<正>Farmers and herdsmen,after a busy year bringing in the harvest, turn their attention to domestic issues such as maintenance and the rebuilding and redecoration of their houses...in other words,they just want to make their homes comfortable as they prepare to face winter. To blacksmith Sonam Wangdu,this is his busiest season.Almost everyday he leaves home at sunrise and returns at dusk. White clouds wander across the sky while the trees are rustling in the breeze. They seem to be chatting with Sonam Wangdu,sharing his happiness in the substantial changes in the status of blacksmiths since the peaceful liberation of Tibet.In any case,his is a special trade in Tibet.     

藏文历史名著《贤者喜宴》史料价值探析

《贤者喜宴》是一部内容广博而厚重的藏文历史著作,涉及到了中原、印度、于阗等地的帝王世系和佛教历史,而全书叙述的重点在于藏传佛教史。作者重视史料的搜集,言之有据,其吐蕃史部分和噶玛派部分的史料价值尤为突出。《贤者喜宴》对研究藏族历史、民族关系史、佛教文化等方面的重要价值,值得进一步研究和挖掘。     

The Pillar Industries in Tibet

In recent years,the pillar industries in Tibet,such as agricul- tural and animal husbandry products,now include tourism,Tibetan traditional medicine and handicrafts have also been expanding at a fast pace. In 2007 the total produc- tion value of Tibet reached 34.2 billion Yuan,an in-     

THE TRAILS AND HARDSHIP OF CHOKHOR GYALTSEN

<正>Spring was in the air as our vehicle dashed along the rough mountain road that ran beside the Kathok River. The reporters inside soon found they were approaching Xuzhong Village of Xuzhong Town in Markham County. Chokhor Gyaltsen emerged from his family home.He was an elderly but energetic and slim man of 71.Though his face reflected his experience of all the changes in his world,his gaze was clear and penetrating.     

THE STORY OF TSERING LHAMO

WHEN OUR PROGRAM ENTITLED ＂WE HAVE LIVED THROUGH 60 YEARS＂ CAME TO NGANDA VILLAGE IN RIWOCHE COUNTY OF TAR, WE WERE VERY IMPRESSED BY THE EXPERIENCE OF TSERING LHAMO, AN OLD TIBETAN LADY WHEN SHE LEARNED THE PURPOSE OF OUR VISIT, SHE BECAME EXCITED AND SAID： ＂IT HAS BEEN 60 YEARS ALREADY OUR LIVES HAVE BECOME BETTER AND BETTER... AND IT IS ALL ATTRIBUTABLE TO BENEFITS FROM THE COMMUNIST PARTY WHICH SAVED US!＂     

A RECORD OF THE ENTHRONEMENT OF

July 4th, 2010, which was also May 23rd of the irontiger year according to the Tibetan calendar, was a most auspicious day. Tibetan Buddhism welcomed this very important event, drawing lots from the golden urn to search for the soul boy of the Fifth Detrul reincarnation. Over 150 representatives from all walks of life and adherents witnessed this great event in Tibetan Buddhism in front of the statue of Sakyamuni in the Jokhang Temple.     

Knowledge Changes Fate - Stories of Three Generations of Women Seeking Knowledge

Abeautiful place called Tsomey Village is situated in the valley on the west bank of the Tohlung River in Mar Town of Tohlung Deche County. Dondrup Drolma, a 62-year-old Tibetan lady, has retired from ber previous post as the director of the local women＇s federation. Evenso, she looks healthy and has a healthy body shape. Her appearance does not show any sign of the obesity usually resulting from old age.