Religion and Culture
MONASTERY DECORATIONS
Tibetan temples stand as witness to the richness and many-layered creative arts expressed in their decorations. These include interior architecture...
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Religion and Culture
ASTROLOGY AND DIVINATION
In every culture, astrology and divination provide a peek into the future. In Tibet, astrology is based on the Tibetan lunar calendar, drawn fr...
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Curated News
CURATED NEWS JUNE 2021
Curated news is a bi-monthly newsletter showcasing ideas, initiatives and practices from around the world and here in Ritoma. We hope these finding...
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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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