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1. Some Most Sacred Mountains Of Hinduism September 19, 2011 The article presents a more thorough collection of mountains sacred for Hindus and Buddhists (India, China), and every mountain (with some religious significance) is accompanied with a brief annotation. I did not find most sacred mountains of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) in a long and detailed list of holy mountains, as I would expect; so I decided to make my own. Most websites only list mountains such as Mount Kailash and all they include are possibly some mythological mountains such as Mount Meru the physical existence of which is a matter of dispute. Other websites I found list the worl... (read more) Author: Juraj Sipos

2. Buddhism in Tibet August 10, 2011 Buddhism has been the official religion of Tibet for almost 2,000 years. Originating in India approximately 2500 years ago, it migrated to Tibet in 170 AD, but didn’t take hold until the reign of King Songtsen Gampo, when he declared it the official religion of the country in 641 AD. The person who is most credited with the spread of Buddhism in Tibet is Padmasambhava, who came to Tibet from India in 774. His method of melding traditional Indian Buddhism with the native religion of Bon helped the Tibetan culture to embrace it as their own. This original branch of Tibetan Buddhism becam... (read more) Author: sylvia smelcer

3. Festivals in Ladakh March 02, 2011 Festivals in Ladakh are a way of getting together and celebrating the little joys of life. Every occasion in Ladakh is marked by festivities and like any other land in India is also celebrated with happiness and pompous. Winter is the time for conducting all these festivals. There are several popular festivals which also take place in summers. Ladakh monasteries generally conduct their annual festivals during this time. Hemis Festival This is a very popular monastic festival that begins in the month of June. The birth of Guru Padmasambhava is celebrated during this time. The fest... (read more) Author: Thrillo Philia

4. Hemis Festival in Leh Ladakh India May 25, 2010 Hemis festival commemorates the birth of Guru Padmasambhava, who was the founder of Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. Grand pageant falls on the 10 day of the Tibetan lunar month. The colorful two days extravaganza is celebrated with great gaiety and enthusiasm. People in festive fervor, leave behind all their worries and tensions and engage themselves in celebrations. A grand celebration of Hemis festival takes place after every 12 years according to the Tibetan year of the Monkey. In the festival, a two-storey high “Thanka”, depicting Padmasambhava is on display. It is richly embroidered and ... (read more) Author: Nisha Kaur

5. Dorje-The Tibetan Buddhist Symbol September 03, 2009 At first glance, the Tibetan dorje symbol appears to be a weapon. But the dorje symbol is not a weapon, it is a ritual object. In Tibetan Buddhism, the dorje symbol is inseparable with the bell. In Tantric Buddhism, the bell represents the feminine, and the dorje represents the masculine, or the dorje represents a thunderbolt, and the bell represents a diamond. The bell can also represent the body, while the dorje represents the mind. In Buddhist ceremonies in Tibet, the bell and the dorje are always used together. The dorje can be used to strike the bell. When holding the dorje and bell toget... (read more) Author: sylvia smelcer

6. Festival Tours of Bhutan July 13, 2008 FESTIVAL TOURS The festivals in Bhutan showcase its living culture and also give an insight into how significant it is to the Bhutanese people and their distinct way of life. These festivals are popularly known as Tsechus and are organized in the honor of Guru Padmasambhava, who brought Buddhism into this country in the 8th century. The event is marked by colorful and well choreographed mask dances depicting various facets of the Buddhist teachings. Tshechus are also an occasion of social gathering for the Bhutanese families. The people come dressed in their finest for the very special ... (read more) Author: Ten Dorji

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