Well, if you look at it this way, no.
The monks of Tibet are called Tibetan monks in English. In Tibetan they may be called choden 'religious' or chodak 'Dharma spreader.'
Celibacy is requirement for Tibetan monks. The Dalai Lama is a Tibetan monk.
There are several/many lineages in Tibetan Buddhism. However, the head monk of Tibetan Buddhism is the Dalai Lama.
In English we would call them Tibetan monks. In Tibet they are called chodak or or choden.
the monks brought it over to china
That would be Lamas
Tibetan monks do not traditionally believe in a single all-powerful god like in some monotheistic religions. Instead, they focus on spiritual development, meditation, and compassion towards all beings. Their beliefs are rooted in Buddhist philosophy, which does not center around a creator god.
Instructional Aids
Tibetan monks do not marry. Tibetans lamas (priests) fall under 2 categories, monks (celibate) and yogis (not necessarily celibate). The vast majority of Gelugpa Lamas are monks who are celibate.
No, they opened their mouths to recite their mantras. Om Shanti Om.
Geshe is a Tibetan Buddhist academic degree for monks, similar to a doctorate in Buddhist philosophy. It requires many years of study and debate to achieve this highest level of scholarly attainment in Tibetan Buddhism.
I believe the Shih Tzu was originally carried in the sleeves of Tibetan Monks.