The Himalayan mountains separate the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau.
since the 7th century
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Sacred arts of Tibet
How are statues consecrated? What role do mandalas play in meditation? Discover ritual objects of Tibetan Buddhism.
Jowo Rinpoche, Jokhang Temple, Tibet
This larger-than-life Buddha has been restored and venerated for centuries. Today, blue hair frames his gold face