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1. 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 offici...
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2. The History of Prayer Beads
August 10, 2011
Nobody is certain when people began using prayer beads, but they’ve been employed in almost all religions for thousands of years. Prayer beads are used by Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, Muslims and many other religions. One rea...
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3. Meditating with Prayer Beads
August 10, 2011
Tibetan prayer beads, or malas, are strings of beads that have been used by Buddhists for thousands of years to help count prayers, which are known as mantras. Buddhist malas are usually composed of a circle of 108 beads which ...
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4. Prayer Beads and the Religions That Use Them
August 10, 2011
Prayer beads have been used for thousands of years in a wide variety of religions, including Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. Devotees use prayer beads to help them focus on their prayers or mantras. The fingering of ...
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5. Prayer Beads in Tibetan Buddhism
August 10, 2011
Tibetan prayer beads are called malas (also called japa malas), which translates in Sanskrit as garland. Most Tibetan prayer beads have 108 beads, but some have 21 or 28...
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6. Prayer Flags in Tibetan Buddhism
August 10, 2011
Prayer flags are believed to have originated with the Shakyamuni Buddha, who had prayers written on flags that were taken into battle to protect the warriors. The traditional B...
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7. The Process of Making Silver Tibetan Jewelry
August 10, 2011
Tibet has a long history of making hand crafted Tibetan silver jewelry which dates back thousands of years. In medieval times, other cultures wrote of the wondrous skill of Tibetan silversmiths, who were believed to be some ...
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8. A Comparison of Tibetan Buddhism and Hinduism
August 10, 2011
Many people confuse Buddhism and Hinduism, but they are two very separate and distinct religions. They do however have some similarities, such as the belief in karma and reincarnation. Since the Buddha lived in India and was originally a Hindu, it’s understandable that the two religions would have...
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9. The Eight Auspicious Symbols
July 03, 2011
The Eight Auspicious Symbols, or Ashtamangala are present in Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism and Sikhism. The specific symbols can vary between each faith. The Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism are the Conch Shell, th...
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10. Characters of The Beijing Opera
July 03, 2011
The Beijing Opera (also known as the Peking Opera), is a classic form of Chinese theatre. The Beijing Opera began in the late 18th century, and reached the height of its popularity by the mid 19th century. The actors in the Beijing Opera do not simply act – they employ several other forms of expre...
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