We are delighted to share with you a remarkable video of a 4000 kilometer exploration of the Amdo and Kham regions of Tibet by Annick Blanc. On her journey with our friend and great travel photographer Martin Newman, Annick offers a striking introduction to the region, with images of Himalayan mountain passes, daily life [...]
Khapse Recipe: How to Make Tibetan Losar Pastries
December 23, 2012 By 6 Comments
As part of a series walking you through some of the traditions of Losar, Tibetan New Year, we are offering here a recipe for a simple type of khapse. See our Losar guide for celebrating Tibetan New Year >> Khapse (or khapsey) is a beloved, deep-fried pastry eaten and offered most commonly at Losar, but [...]
Kailash – Memories of a Pilgrimage to the Great Mountain
December 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We’re delighted to offer you another beautiful guest post from Carol Brighton, artist and paper maker from Berkeley, California. Carol’s pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in far western Tibet inspired the series of quietly lovely handmade paper artworks she shares with us here, along with her photography and thoughts on the journey. Carol’s art, in its [...]
Buddha Shakyamuni Mantra: Om Muni Muni Maha Muniye Soha
December 8, 2012 By 2 Comments
Among the Buddhist mantras commonly used by Tibetans, the Buddha Shakyamuni mantra – om muni muni maha muniye soha – is one of the most popular. (Along with some others, like the mantras associated with Avalokitesvara and Green Tara.) Many Tibetans recite this mantra every day, many times a day, while praying on [...]
Tibetan Chang: How to Make Rice Beer
December 2, 2012 By 17 Comments
Tibetan chang is an alcoholic drink that is made of barley, rice or millet. Tradtionally, it is a very common part of life. Tibetans drink it at funerals and celebrations, while working and playing, and at all ages. Little kids get a little taste of chang and many elders drink it as well. Just about [...]
Nyi-Shu-Gu Traditions: Out with the Old
November 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We continue our series of posts on traditions related to Losar, Tibetan New Year, with a deeper look at the rituals that take place in the closing days of the outgoing year. Two weeks ago we offered a vegetarian recipe for guthuk, the special noodle soup that is the highlight of nyi-shu-gu, the eve [...]
