Religion and Culture
THE NUMBER 108
108 is a sacred number in many cultures and religions, notably in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jain traditions. Mathematicians also consider it is sp...
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Curated News
CURATED NEWS MARCH 2021
March 7, 2021 Curated news is a bi-monthly series showcasing ideas, initiatives and practices from around the world and here in Ritoma. We hope...
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Clothing
JEWELLERY IN TIBET
Norbu in Tibetan means jewel and stands in equal measure for spirituality and wealth. The Buddha, the Dharma (doctrine) and the Sangha, the communi...
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Religion and Culture
LOSAR NEW YEAR - CELEBRATION & RECORDING
To celebrate Losar with you from afar, we would like to share with you a traditional Tibetan song, sung by our friend and musician Guitsang Kalsang...
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Craft
TIBETAN CALLIGRAPHY
Tibetan script originated in the 7th Century during the reign of the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo, when the King sent his Minister, Thunmi Sambo...
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Clothing
SASHES AND BELTS
The Chuba, Tibet’s all weather, unisex robe has no buttons or fasteners and is styled through draping. A single sash does the trick, and man or...
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Religion and Culture
On the Tibetan Moon & Dreaming
When we look up at the moon, we can think of loved ones near or far seeing the same moon, its soft glow, a unifying factor. These days, it is n...
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Religion and Culture
Wind Horse
Steeped in ancient, pre Buddhist times, the wind horse is the bearer of good fortune. Depicted running and bearing the flaming jewel that fulfi...
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Religion and Culture
A Visit to Labrang
80 km from the Norlha workshop is the town of Labrang, or Serchu, dominated by Labrang Tashikyil Monastery, a sprawling complex the size of a s...
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Religion and Culture
The Ngaring
Each year on a summer day, all the people in the village, dressed in the best, make their way to the monastery and stand outside the main hall ...
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