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Tibetan Buddhism, also known as Lamaism, has a history of more than 1,400 years.

During a long time in the history, Tibetan kings reigned with a combination of religion and politics. Most Tibetan people believe in Buddhism and they are devout to it.

Tibet Bon Religion

Bon, the short name of Bonpo, is also known as 'Black Religion' since the followers all wear black head-wear. Considered as the indigenous religion, Bon is the oldest religious tradition before Buddhism transmission.

Dalai Lama & Panchen Lama

The Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama, both of the Gelugpa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, are on the top of the lama hierarchy in old Tibet. They used to be the religious and administrative leaders of Tibetan people.

Tibetan Religion Symbols

It is common to see various religious symbols when traveling in Tibetan monasteries, villages. They are used as sacred adornments.

Monastery Life

There is no other place in China like Tibet, wherein religion stands above all else, where life is full of a strong religious flavor and culture contains a strong theological atmosphere. There used to be thousands of monasteries in Tibet.

Tibetan Buddhism Architectural Art

Tibetan Buddhist monasteries can be classified into three kinds-Tibetan, mixed Tibetan/Han, and Han types.

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