Religion is very important to the
Tibetans with everything being centered around it, along
with education cultural was based on religious beliefs.
Article 7 of the 17-Article Agreement signed on May 23,
1951, includes the clause " the policy of freedom of
religious belief laid down in the common Program of the
Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference shall
be carried out. The religious beliefs, customs and
habits of the Tibetan people shall be respected, and
lama monasteries shall be protected.
Bon : The Tibetan people are very self respected and we
can easily faith on him. Generally they known as very
faithful people. The oldest religion is Bon, after that
the Buddhism has been spread. This religion is a blend
of the Bon and the Buddhism. Bon is the ancient religion
of Tibet. It is difficult to distinguish between
Tibetans who follow the tradition of Bon and those who
adhere to Buddhism. Both share a common heritage, as
well as popular religious practice such as chanting
mantras, making offerings, and spinning prayer wheels.
Monks receive training in astrology, medicine, poetry,
and the making 0f religious objects. Bon monks are often
called to laypersons homes to perform rituals on holy
days, when there is illness, and when someone dies.
Buddhism : Probably Buddhism was first introduced to
Tibet in 173 CE during the region of the 28th Yarlung
King Thothori, but had apparently no impact. The first
official historic introduction of a Buddhist scripture
into Tibet happened during reign of a King Hlato.
Buddhism revived, with the help of King Yeshe O. A real
revival occurred after 1042, when Atisha-di-Pankhara pur
Tibetans "Back on the right Track". He presented the
Buddhist philosophy in a very clear and condensed
manner, which became the basis for philosophical
teachings in most Tibetans traditions. Buddhism is still
prevent in Tibet and the temples and monasteries that
were destroyed are rebuilt. The Chinese government still
has a strong hold on religious practices, including
placing a limit on the number of religious buildings.
Lama's : They are the teachers of Buddhism. Lama's play
an important role in Tibetan Buddhism. Lama teach all
the monks. The Lama is the one that takes care that the
system of Buddhism will continue to work. In 1578 the
Lama Sonam received the title of Ta-Le (Dalai) from the
Mongolian ruler Atlan khan. Because he wad the third
reincarnation found in a row he became the third Dalai
Lama.
