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Tibet
This category covers questions about Tibet, a plateau region in Asia, that is often known as "the roof of the world" having the highest elevation on Earth. Most of cultural Tibet is controlled by the People's Republic of China as a autonomous territory. The rest is disputed territories between India and China who both lay claims to the land.
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What does tenzin choeyang means?
Like my friend! Technically, her middle name is Choeyang, and her first name is Tenzin. Many people in, for example, Tibet, are named Tenzin because of their Dalai Lama (great teacher or holy person). Also, Tenzin means holder of Buddhist doctrine. Hope this helps :)
What is the altitude of Lhasa Tibet?
According to Tuesday Lobsang Rampa in his book "The Third Eye" he states that Lhasa is twelve thousand feet above sea level. (page 24).
At noon the temperature can reach 85 degrees F and can drop at night to
40 degrees below freezing. (Page 20).
How do you say 'Thank you' in Tibetan?
In Tibetan, you can say "བཀྲ་ཤིས་བཞི" which is pronounced as "trashi deley".
How long does it take to get from Tibet to Dharamsala on foot?
The journey from Tibet to Dharamsala on foot can take several weeks to months, depending on the specific starting point in Tibet, the chosen route, and individual trekking pace. The distance is roughly 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), and trekkers must navigate challenging terrain and high altitudes, which can slow progress. Factors such as weather conditions and personal fitness levels will also influence the duration of the trek.
How many people live in Tibet?
Tibet is the lowest populated city in China with only 2 people per square kilometer. In total there are 3.03 million people living in Tibet today.
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How can you go to Tibet to heal your soul?
Traveling to Tibet can be a spiritual journey for many seeking healing. To visit Tibet, you will need to obtain a Chinese visa and a Tibet Travel Permit. Once there, you can explore the monasteries, engage in meditation and prayer, and immerse yourself in the unique culture and natural beauty of the region to find peace and healing for your soul.
What was the historical accuracy of Seven Years in Tibet?
It was based on the book of Heinrich Harrer, Nazi member and tutor of the priest-king Dalai Lama.
How do people in Tibet make a living and what kinds of jobs do they have?
Pretty much farming. Some of them are your average merchant, or scientist but most are poor farming families subsistence, not commercial. Yep that's pretty much it in essence!
China is pouring billions of dollars into modernizing Tiber, building railways, building houses, factories etc...Without China Tibet would probably be known as a 3rd world country surviving on donations from other countries since their monks have no way or making money or putting food on the table...China is trying to make Tibet into a modern country whilst also keeping the temples and all the ancient things in place and not destroying them.
In 2006 the Qinghai-Tibet railway launched a trial operation connecting which two countries?
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Is it possible to travel to Tibet?
Traveling to Tibet is possible, but may not be the easiest destination. It is under control of the Chinese army and they restrict travel.
