In the middle of the 8th century, King Trisong Detsen, invited the Abbot Shantarakshita and Guru Padmasambhava from India to establish a firm foundation for Buddhism to flourish in Tibet.

Nestled among the clouds, Tibet is the highest region on earth, with an average elevation of 12,000 feet.

Tibetan architecture is influenced by the geography and climate of the Tibetan plateau and traditional architectural styles of India, Nepal and China.

Artistic creations are usually anonymous, in keeping with the cultural values of transcending the individual ego and attachment …

The stupa is the quintessential symbol of enlightenment …

Since the classical Tibetan language was expressly created for the purpose of Dharma translation, it contains many specialized words to articulate Buddhist concepts.

Tibetans have a profound relationship with the physical text.

The beauty and order of the mandala can inspire us to allow the positive qualities we already intrinsically embody to manifest.

According to Tibetan tradition, prayer flags imprinted with sacred images and mantras transmit healing and compassionate energy into the world through the power of the wind.

The Prayer Wheel (or Dharma Wheel) is an ancient spiritual tool and a vital part of Tibetan daily life.