The Tibetan plateau is the home of an ancient and spiritual people, set so high that it is often referred to as the “rooftop of the world”. The strange mix of Indian and Oriental cultures and influences have given a rich history of artistry, religion, and an air of mysticism to the lofty mountain country. Visitors to Tibet are often fascinated by the wide variety of messages and characters that populate the folk-tales and legends of the region. The breadth and depth of the Tibetan mythology is fascinating to delve into, and provides almost limitless opportunities to learn more about their culture and their ways.
Tibetan Cultural Origins:
Over their history Tibetan culture has been influenced by the Mongols, Arabs, Indians, and the Chinese. Its location and mountainous regions have been passageway, frontier, and barrier to all these cultures at one time or another. The peculiarly Tibetan brand of Buddhism is supplemented by a large and robust Islamic population. The myths and religious legends of all these various religions and cultures have mixed and interwoven together over the generations for the Tibetan people, a religious resource that is unparalelled by most any other country.
Tibetan Gods:
The Tibet people in their past have often worshiped gods formed out of the Himalayas that surround and cut through their country. These majestic and imposing natural wonders of the world formed the deep basis for most of their life and culture, and was reflected in their mythology. To name only a few of the places and beings that Tibetans have revered over the centuries:
Tourism in Tibet:
The Tibetan culture is typically very welcoming of outsiders. There are numerous cultural and spiritual tours where native guides and translators will accompany the curious and reverent on tours of some of Tibet’s most sacred sites and mountains, teaching them the hidden meanings behind the mandalas, prayer flags, and temples of their fascinating and legendary believes and folklore. If you are interested in learning more about the mysteries of Tibet, you may want to look into some group tours to this area.
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