Palyul Monastery, also known as Pal Yul Namgyal Jangchub Ling, is one of the six main monasteries of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. It is located in Sichuan Province, China, in the Kham region, which is historically eastern Tibet. Founded in 1665 by Rigdzin Kunzang Sherab, Palyul Monastery holds …

The Derge Parkhang (also known as the Derge Sutra Printing House) is one of the most important cultural and religious institutions in Tibet. Located in the town of Derge in the Sichuan province of China, within the traditional Tibetan region of Kham, the Derge Parkhang is renowned for its preservation …

Xining, known as Siling in Tibetan, Xining is one of the major gateways to the Tibetan Plateau. It is an ancient highland city on the Yellow River which offers many scenic spots and historical sites. Although the city has a strong Islamic flavor, as it is home to many Hui …

Amdo Rebkong (known today as Tongren County in Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province) is a culturally vibrant Tibetan area within the Amdo region, one of Tibet’s three traditional regions. Amdo Rebkong is renowned for its rich Tibetan Buddhist heritage, particularly through its unique form of religious art called Rebkong …