The Qingzang Plateau, in the southwest of China, has long enjoyed the reputation of being "the Roof of the World", where the Tibet Autonomous Region, with an average altitude of over 4,000 meters and an area of 1.2 million square kilometers, occupies a major portion. The majestic Tibetan highlands stand on top of the world and its unique cultural tradition has an international fame. This is a land of vast contrasts, with snow-capped mountains, deep sub-tropical rainforests and open pastureland set against imposing mountains and dense forests, all offering beauty unsurpassed. The great Himalayas lie in the south with towering Mt. Qomolangma standing above all the world's peaks. Native Tibetans have lived in this pure, mysterious and beautiful land for a very long time. Here, we can find a profusion of interesting features from the winding Yarlung Zangbo River, Mount Everest (Qomolangma), snow lotus, glaciers, yak butter tea, chang (alcohol), visits to Potola Palace and Tashijunbu Monastery, the enjoyment of Thang-ga (scrolled paintings), the Bathing and Shoton Festivals and much more.
We arrived in Lhasa at the end of July to view the great spectacle of the Shoton Festival. In Tibetan language, "sho" means "yogurt", "ton" means "banquet". Every June and July on the plateau, all things spring into life so, to keep Buddha's discipline of "not killing", the followers of Degelugspa Sect. (Virtuous Order) of Tibetan Buddhism concentrate upon self-improvement and meditation between June 15 and July 30 of the Tibetan calendar. During this time no lamas are allowed to leave the monasteries. They should conduct themselves according to religious doctrine till they are allowed to go out. Through this period local residents offer alms of yogurt to them, hold festivities and play Tibetan Opera around the monasteries. And gradually, it became a festival, so that the Shoton Festival has also been called the "Tibetan Opera Festival".
Tibet's borders run around India, Burma, Bhutan, Sikkim, and Nepal, factors that add to the richness and popularity of Tibet. ... Arriving in Tibet, everyone in my travel group felt great. ... They had been in Tibet for 14 years. ... The first place we visited was Tibet's capital: Lhasa. ... Tibet was still a very traditional place. ...
The "Tibet Question" Tibet, One In Itself What is the "Tibet Question"? ... The "Tibet Question" is simply Tibet's right to be independent. Should China have the right to call Tibet part of China or is Tibet it's own country? ... These provinces however did not include Tibet. ... The Chinese people have occupied Tibet a! ...
You mentioned Tibet, this is a sensitive issue. ... I have been taught that Tibet has been under China's rule since the 10th century, when Tibet was defeated after its repeated invasion of Tang Dynasty. As far as I know, over a thousand years, Tibet's population and culture have been well preserved. ...
The Tibet Question is simply this: does Tibet have the right to be independent? ... These provinces however did not include Tibet. Since the rule of the Mongols, Tibet has not changed much. ... The Chinese goal was to get into Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, and within 11-12 days China was able to have Tibet surrender. ... They firmly believe that Tibet fully belongs to China. ...
-Tibetan prayer Tibet was a predominantly Buddhist county located to the west of China and north-east of India. I say was only because Tibet is now considered an autonomous region of the Peoples Republic of China. ... Included are recounts of official ceremonies and festivals over which the Dalai Lama presides. ... On March 31, 1959 His Holiness fled Tibet for exile in India. ... His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet has told his story with great detail and given the western world a glimpse into the mysterious world of Tibet....
Starting from the 7th century, Tibet existed as a unified empire. ... Tibet used to have its own national flag, own currency and passport system. ... Tibet should continue its quest to regain the long lost freedom and independence. Australia should formally recognize Tibet as an independent nation. ... Tibet has to regain the triumph of independence. ...
"In Tibet, communist China invaded in the 1950's right after World War II had ended. ... The Chinese government believes its claim to Tibet to be valid for three main reasons. ... In the 1950's when violent conflict between China and Tibet began, the Chinese government justified its actions by saying that it was "liberating" Tibet. ... Tibet is opposed to Chinese rule for a number of reasons. ... To this date China is still in power in Tibet and brutally suppresses the religion. ...
7 Years in Tibet While searching for various related events to study over the course of this class, I chose to watch the movie 7 Years in Tibet. ... Before watching it, I was not aware that foreigners were not allowed in to Lhasa, the cultural center of Tibet. ... Over the course of the 7 years that the Austrian spent in Tibet, the two became very close friends. ... I though this was significant because toward the end, the Chinese took over Tibet and killed thousands of monks, and what was even more impressive was how he stayed in Lhasa with his people. ... This showed to that what the Da...
