The Shaman Festival in Rebkong (also known as Tongren, located in Qinghai Province, China) is a traditional celebration that holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for the local Tibetan and Mongolian communities. Rebkong, renowned for its Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and thangka painting traditions, also has a strong connection to ancient …
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Key Features of People’s Park Historical Significance: People’s Park, established in 1911, is Chengdu’s first public park. It was created during the late Qing Dynasty and has since been a place of recreation, relaxation, and historical importance. It contains several monuments, such as the Monument to the Martyrs of the …
Read More »Wenshu Temple (Manjushri Temple Chengdu)
Wenshu Temple is a renowned Buddhist temple located in the heart of Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. It’s dedicated to Wenshu (Manjushri), the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, and is one of the most significant religious and cultural landmarks in the region. Here’s an overview of the temple: History Wenshu Temple dates back …
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A thangka, also spelled as “tangka,” “thankga,” or “tanka,” is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, silk appliqué, or paper, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. The word “thangka” means “recorded message” in Tibetan, reflecting its use as a teaching tool or visual aid in religious practice. …
Read More »Xining to Chengdu Overland Trip
Xining to Chengdu overland route offers one of the best trips in Tibet. The 1500km route from Xining to Chengdu goes through the cultural heartland of Amdo and Kham region of Tibet. and enjoy the magnificent art of Repkong Thangkas. And discover the World’s largest Tibetan printing house Derge Parkhang …
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