Tibet Collection (page 2)

The Potala palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Two yaks in the mountains, Tibet, China

Prayer flags, Tibet, China, Asia

Myth / Tibet / Country / Mice
THE COUNTRY OF THE MICE The mice cross the river on cakes of dried yaks dung

Maitreya Buddha. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

View towards the entire massif of Mount Everest, ruins in the valley near Old Tingri, Himalayas, Central Tibet, U-Tsang, Tibet Autonomous Region, Peoples Republic of China, Asia

New prayer flags Saga dawa Kailash Tibet China
BMD-141 New prayer flags Saga dawa Kailash Tibet China Brian McDairmant Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Kumbum stupa, Pelkor Chode monastery, Gyanze (Gyantse), Tibet, China, Asia

Thangka with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha, Second Half of the 19th cen Creator
Thangka with Scenes from the Life of the Buddha, Second Half of the 19th Century. Found in the Collection of Musee Guimet, Paris

Yamdrok Tso Lake
Small village on rolling green hills next to Yamdrok-tso lake as it glows bright turquoise blue in Tibetan sun

Northface of Mt. Everest with reflection
Northface of Mt.Everest with reflection

mt. Everest from Everest Base Camp, Tibet

mt. Everest from Everest Base Camp, Tibet, China

Potala Palace on mountain the home of the Dalai Lama in capital city of Lhasa Tibet China

The Potala Palace former chief residence of the Dalai Lama, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Pilgrims doing the Kora around the holy mountain Mount Kailash in Western Tibet, China, Asia

Woman eating noodle soup, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Chortens, prayer stupas below the holy mountain Mount Kailash in Western Tibet, China, Asia

Asia at night, satellite image. North is towards top right. Yellow lights mark the major cities. Japan (far right), the most brightly lit country, has densely populated urban areas

Street view, Shegar, Tibet, China, Asia

Worshipper, Jokhang Temple, the most revered religious structure in Tibet, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Prayer wheels, Barkhor, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Statue of the Buddha, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Tantric mural at Ganden, Tibet, China, Asia

Prayer flags over sky burial site, Lake Manasarovar (Manasarowar), sacred lake just south of Kailas (Kailash), Tibet, China, Asia

Golden roof of Jokhang temple, main centre of Tibetan Buddhism, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Mount Everest and Himalaya mountains, U-Tsang region, Tibet, China, Asia

Mount Shishaoangma, 8038m, and colourful prayer flags in Tibet, China, Asia

Traditional painted door in the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, Norbulingka, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

The Gautama Buddha
5304664 The Gautama Buddha.; (add.info.: Consecration Drawing depicting the Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded)

Amulet Container (Ga'u) 1900-1920
5304650 Amulet Container (Ga'u) 1900-1920.; (add.info.: Men wore this type of shrine-shaped amulet container when travelling, strapped to their waist or across a shoulder)

Specimens of the Uminn and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From
FLO4722375 Specimens of the Uminn and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)

View of the village of Chuka, Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)
FLO4722277 View of the village of Chuka, Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802) Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet 1800

Illustration for "Alphabet Buffon", 1911 (engraving)
DUV4210777 Illustration for "Alphabet Buffon", 1911 (engraving); 29.5x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Yack (or yak). Engraving in " Alphabet Buffon""

A Chinese man in a fur coat, accompanied by a child and a monk from the Potala Palace in Lhasa (Tibet-China)
FLO4634172 A Chinese man in a fur coat, accompanied by a child and a monk from the Potala Palace in Lhasa (Tibet-China). Lithography for the book

Tibetan Buddhism: Dalai Lama sitting on a pillow holding his prayer rosary and various statuettes of deities
FLO4634264 Tibetan Buddhism: Dalai Lama sitting on a pillow holding his prayer rosary and various statuettes of deities. Lithography for the book

Pages from a Naxi manuscript
5305299 Pages from a Naxi manuscript.; (add.info.: Pages from a Naxi manuscript. The manuscript shows both Naxi and Dongba syllabic geba. From southwestern China)

The Gautama Buddha
5304662 The Gautama Buddha.; (add.info.: Consecration Drawing depicting the Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded)

Amulet Container (Ga'u) 1900-1920
5304648 Amulet Container (Ga'u) 1900-1920.; (add.info.: Men wore this type of shrine-shaped amulet container when travelling, strapped to their waist or across a shoulder)

Greeting the Righteous Man on the Way to the Pure Land of Amitabha (Thangka), 12th century (pigment painting on silk)
FIA5634387 Greeting the Righteous Man on the Way to the Pure Land of Amitabha (Thangka), 12th century (pigment painting on silk); 113x61.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Kelzany Gyasto
3119446 Kelzany Gyasto; (add.info.: Kelzany Gyasto (1708-1757), 7th Dalai Lama from Tibet. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Map of the Tibet Peninsula, circa 1870. Lithograph from 19th century illustration
NWI4865617 Map of the Tibet Peninsula, circa 1870. Lithograph from 19th century illustration.; (add.info.: Map of the Tibet Peninsula, circa 1870)

Asia: traditional costumes of the population of the Asian continent. Women of Tibet in the 19th century
NWI4865062 Asia: traditional costumes of the population of the Asian continent. Women of Tibet in the 19th century. Colour engraving; (add.info.: Asia)

Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies, armed with spears and guns
3521185 Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies, armed with spears and guns; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies)

Carpet with central medallion in an indigo field framed by cusped spandrels and red leafy floral vine borders, Indian
BON93413 Carpet with central medallion in an indigo field framed by cusped spandrels and red leafy floral vine borders, Indian, from Amritsar; 380x310 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams

Le Potala, Tibet (colour litho)
8651461 Le Potala, Tibet (colour litho) by Gerardin, Auguste (1849-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Potala, Tibet)

Temple of Kugopea, near Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Shigatse, Tibet, China, seen here in the 19th century
6428099 Temple of Kugopea, near Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Shigatse, Tibet, China, seen here in the 19th century, from "Monuments de Tous les Peuples" by Ernest Breton

Rice mandala from Tibet
5305211 Rice mandala from Tibet.; (add.info.: Rice mandala from Tibet. Dated 19th Century. 1830); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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Tibet, a land of enchantment and spirituality nestled in the heart of Asia. With its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes, it captivates the souls of all who venture into its realm. At the core of Tibetan culture lies Tibetan Buddhism, an ancient tradition that permeates every aspect of life. Monasteries dot the landscape, their golden roofs glistening under the sun's rays. The faithful pilgrims embark on arduous journeys along sacred trails like Kora, seeking enlightenment and solace amidst snow-capped peaks. Speaking of peaks, one cannot ignore the majestic Mount Kailash or Gang Rinpoche. Revered as a sacred site by multiple religions, this towering beauty stands tall in Ngari region's Gang-Tise Mountains. Its allure draws adventurers from around the world to conquer its formidable heights. As we traverse through Western Tibet's Transhimalaja region, we are reminded of Tibet's unique geopolitical status within China as an autonomous region. This mystical land is home to diverse ethnic groups who have preserved their traditions despite external influences. In our exploration of Tibetan artistry, we encounter stunning thangkas portraying Amitabha -the Buddha of Sukhavati- created centuries ago by unknown hands. These intricate paintings depict Bardo Mandala too -a representation symbolizing the period between death and reincarnation. Prayer flags fluttering against a backdrop dominated by Himalayan grandeur remind us that spirituality intertwines with nature here. They carry prayers for peace and compassion across vast distances while reminding us that Tibet shares borders with China to its east. The allure doesn't end there; Dharmachakra wheels spin tales about transmigratory existence on delicate paper scrolls crafted by skilled artisans' hands. History echoes through time as we glimpse at photographs from past expeditions attempting to conquer Mount Everest -Chomolungma- from both sides: North side near Rongbuk monastery and the South side in Nepal's Himalayas.