por pedroceinos | Ene 6, 2026 | culture, tibet, travel
Most Frequent Scenes from the Life of the Buddha in Tibetan Art Most Frequent Scenes from the Life of the Buddha in Tibetan Art In fact, only a few moments are repeated very frequently in Tibetan paintings. In some versions there are eight—an auspicious number for...
por pedroceinos | Dic 6, 2025 | culture, folklore
Parnashavari: The Tibetan Goddess of Medicine Parnashavari: The Tibetan Goddess of Medicine Within the complex symbolism of Tibetan deities and protectors, I like to look for distinctive details that allow us to identify a figure the moment we see them in a temple....
por pedroceinos | Mar 18, 2021 | ethnic-groups, tibetans, travel
Tibetans, the people who descend from the monkey Tibetans, the people who descend from the monkey According to an ancient myth, the Tibetans originated from the union of an ogress (raksasi) and a monkey. The monkey was sent by Avalokitesvara, Mother Buddha, to sow the...
por pedroceinos | Feb 27, 2021 | ethnic-groups, tibetans, travel
The Monastery of Sera – History and foundation The Monastery of Sera – History and foundation Sera Monastery, located on the outskirts of Lhasa, is one of the largest monasteries in Tibet, and one of the most important centers of learning. Still today many...
por pedroceinos | Feb 27, 2021 | ethnic-groups, tibetans, travel
The monasteries of Tibet- the soul of the land The monasteries of Tibet- the soul of the land One of the most charismatic aspects of Tibetan culture is its monasteries. Mention Tibet to anyone, at least in the West, and they will immediately associate that word...
