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The Tibetan people have a
splendid unique traditional culture. Each of its
palaces and monasteries can well be taken as a complex
work of architecture ,carving, painting, sculptures
from Sanskirt and so on. In one word, each is a
comprehensive work of art. The most noteworthy relics
in them are the following.
1. Wonderful stone-works of architecture in the
Potala Palace in Lhasa, the Kumbum Pagoda in Gyantse,
the Great Assembly Halls in monasteries:
2. Exquisite wood carving on the altars, beams and
door-frames demonstrating lively figures of gods,
auspicious symbols, dragons, etc.
3. Walls and walls of paintings in the Jokhang Temple
in Lhasa depicting the complete life-story of the
Lord Buddha or his miraculous triumph over the six
non-Buddhist masters, breathtaking murals of mandalas
painted on the walls of Sakya Monastery , or the
"art gallery"in the Potala narrating the
stories of the Potala under construction.
4. Innumerable works on sculpture such as images
of gods, historical figures, and tomb stupas on
display among which the giant bronze Maitreya (the
Future Buddha) of Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse,
which stands 26 meters in height and said to be
its biggest bronze image in the world.
5. The great translation work done on Kagyur, Translation
of the Commentaries (227 volumes) preserved almost
in every monastery, amazing wall of scriptures composed
of some 40,000 sutras in Sakya. This is even referred
to by the folk-saying that "Though the outer
walls built of stone may collapse, but the inner
walls built of scriptures can withstand in the stead."
All these splendid cultural relics and attractions
take us far back into the wonders of antiquity and
give us some idea of the real richness of the Tibetan
culture.
CLOTHING
November to April warm clothing and May to October
light clothing required. Though a jacket and warm
pullover are always necessary. Take shirts, comfortable
walking shoes , long johns, trousers and skirts,
sweaters, jackets, dust mask, socks sun glasses,
sun tan lotion knife, water bottle/thermos (11trs)
flashlight. Water purification tabs, medicine for
headaches, fever, colds stomach disorders ect. Toilet
paper and tissue papers.
Traveling in Tibet involve high altitude and can
be stenuous. Persons with heart and lung problems
or blood diseases should consult the doctor before
booking the trip. Very rare cases of altitude sickness
have been reported. Simple headaches, fever, loss
of appetite or stomach disorder can happen before
acclimatization. Advice: Drink 3 ltr. of water on
average per day. Do not strain yourself.
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