China: New Controls on Tibetan Monastery of Larung Gar
(New York) – The Chinese authorities have imposed new administrative controls on the Tibetan Buddhist monastic center of Larung Gar that infringe upon freedom of religion, Human … Read more
Dongzhulin Monastery, Deqen county | Yunnan Guide
Dongzhulin Monastery (东竹林寺) is located in Benzilan Township, Deqin County, and 105km from the seat of Shangri-la County. It was built in 1667 and named Gedan … Read more
Trip to Meili Snow Mountain
In Tibetan Buddhism, Meili Snow Mountain (梅里雪山) is the holiest among the 8 sacred mountains of the Tibetan-inhabited regions. 6,740 meters in height, Peak Kawagebo … Read more
Gedan Songzanlin Monastery
Gedan Songzanlin Monastery (噶丹·松赞林寺) is located in the north of Shangri-la County town, initially established in Ming Dynasty and extended in 1679 under Emperor Kang … Read more
The White Tower of Dayao
Situated on the top of Baoding Mountain outside the west gate of Dayao County town, the White Tower of Dayao, the only Tibetan lama monastery … Read more
Lamas performing Cham Dance in Tibet
The cham dance, associated with some sects of Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist festivals is believed to ward off disaster and ghosts bringing luck and happiness. … Read more