A Hundred Customs and Traditions of Tibetan People
Author | : Sagong Wangdu |
Publisher | : Library of Tibetan Works and Archives |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 2009-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9788186470961 |
ISBN-13 | : 8186470964 |
Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A Hundred Customs and Traditions of Tibetan People puts together the everyday Tibetan beliefs, practices, observances and mannerisms of living life enriched by thousands of years of spiritual consciousness. From ceremonial rites, auspicious days and symbols to everyday beliefs, Tibetan opera and various kinds of dance forms to the main schools of Tibetan Buddhism. It includes: offering substances, customs and traditions, Tibetan performing arts, types of design, architectural designs, recreation, marriage customs, Bon and the main traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, festivals, things to avoid, lifestyle, death ceremonies and funeral rites, kinds of decoration, and other customs.