How Tibetan Monks Debate Philosophy in Monasteries
Philosophical debate is one of the most distinctive traditions in Tibetan Buddhi...
Tibetan Monks: Life, Rituals, Education and Monasteries
Tibet’s high plateaus, prayer flags snapping in wind, and centuries-old gompas (...
Why Yaks Are Called the “Lifeline of Tibetans”
On the high, windswept Tibetan Plateau—often called the “Roof of the World”—life...
Himalayan Mountains – Geography, Formation and the Main Peaks You Must Know
The Himalayas run in a great arc along the southern edge of the Tibetan Plateau ...
The Secret of Yamdrok Lake’s Changing Colors
High on the Tibetan Plateau, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and vast stretc...
Top 5 Tibetan Buddhism Beliefs
Tibetan Buddhism is more than a religion; it’s a living culture woven into daily...
Losar Festival: How Tibetans Celebrate the New Year
Every culture has its own way of welcoming a new year, and in Tibet, this moment...
Lhasa Altitude – What Every International Traveler Needs to Know
Lhasa sits on the Tibetan Plateau at roughly 3,650 meters (about 11,975 feet) ab...
12 Tibetan Deities, Buddhist Gods and Goddess
Tibetan Buddhism began taking shape in the 7th century during the reign of Songt...
Solar Radiation in Tibet: Why the Sunshine Feels Different
Travelers arriving in Tibet often remark that the sunshine feels stronger, sharp...
