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Discover the Magic of Tibet’s Sho Dun Festival
Today, I’m excited to share one of Tibet’s most vibrant and spiritually enriching celebrations—the Sho Dun Festival, also known as the Yogurt Festival. Held annually in the summer, usually around August or September according to the Tibetan calendar, this festival is a magnificent showcase of Tibetan culture, faith, and community spirit. What is the Sho Dun Festival? Sho Dun, meaning "Yogurt Banquet" in Tibetan, traditionally marks the end of the monks' summer retreat. It’s a time when locals offer yogurt and other dairy products to monks as a gesture of gratitude and... Read more...
The Sacred Canvas: How Thangka Painting Embodies Tibetan Faith
The Sacred Canvas: How Thangka Painting Embodies Tibetan Faith
Beyond the snow-capped Himalayas lies Tibet, a land where spirituality isn't just practiced; it's woven into the very fabric of existence. For centuries, Tibetan Buddhism has flourished here, giving rise... Read more...
Meet Buddhism's "Vengeful Tara": The Wild Story of Zhakilamu
Forget serene, lotus-holding goddesses for a second. Let me introduce you to Zhakilamu, the Tibetan Buddhist figure with the fiercest glow-up in history and a backstory wilder than Himalayan winds. Her name literally means "Angry Lady" (or "Venerable Lady of the Robes"), and wow, does she earn it. Legend says Zhakilamu started life not as a deity, but as a jealous, beautiful princess from a rival kingdom. Her heart burned with such intense envy towards a noble consort that... she died from it. Talk about dramatic! But here’s the twist: instead of fading away, her... Read more...