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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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How many people were killed in Tibet china?
The exact number of people killed in Tibet, particularly during periods of unrest and repression, is difficult to determine due to limited access to reliable data and differing reports. Historical events, such as the 1959 uprising and subsequent crackdowns, resulted in significant loss of life, but estimates vary widely. Human rights organizations and exiled Tibetan groups often cite thousands of deaths, while the Chinese government has provided limited information on casualties. Overall, the situation in Tibet remains a sensitive and complex issue with ongoing debates about human rights and autonomy.
What is a mythical Tibetan entity called a talpa?
A Talpa is a tibetan demon, though not native to only Tibet. In Yiddish a Talpa is called a golem. In other words, A talpa/golem is a manifestation created by an adept to accomplish a certain task or tasks. So with that said it could be assumed that a talpa is a hollow shell created by man that is then animated through some process then given instruction on how to behave or given certain tasks to perform.
"Once the tulpa is endowed with enough vitality to be capable of playing the part of a real being, it tends to free itself from its maker's control . . . . Tibetan magicians also relate cases in which the tulpa is sent to fulfill a mission, but does not come back and pursues its peregrinations as a half-conscious, dangerously mischievous puppet. The same thing, it is said, may happen when the maker of the tulpa dies before having dissolved it."
~ Alexandra David-Neel, With Mystics and Magicians in Tibet.
The saying "If you tell a lie big enough, long enough, and loud enough, it will become the truth." also applies. If enough people believe a thing to be real, then it will be real. If people think and believe whole heartedly that a place is haunted, then it will be. Thought is creative.
"Take a demon as a demon and it will harm you.
Know a demon is in your mind and you'll be free of it."
~ Jetsun Milarepa
Why are the people of Tibet called hermit people?
Although Tibet carried on some trade with other lands, its mountain ranges generally isolated the country from outside peoples. The Tibetans are sometimes called the hermit people.
The Plateau of Tibet is the country Tibet and is located in Asia. Some might say that it is in China, but it is really in the country Tibet. The whole country just happens to be on a plateau.
Who was the current leader of Tibet?
though Tibet is currently under the rules and leadership of china, the Tibetan government in exile recognizes his Holiness the dalai lama as their both spiritual and political leader. but it has been said that he will be resigning from his position soon, their fore Tibetan government in exile is currently on search for candidates to fill the position when he does.
Is a US citizen allowed to travel to Tibet?
There are overall four documents required for foreign tourists who want to travel freely in Tibet.
- One is the Chinese Visa, which you can apply for in Chinese Embassy in your country (If you go to Tibet via mainland China).
- One is Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit (TTB), which you have to obtain in order to enter Tibet.
- One is the Alien Travel Permit (PSB) when you are planning to travel to the 'unopened' areas in Tibet.
- The other is the Military Permit, which you have to obtain if you are planning to travel to some military sensitive areas.
Passport
All individuals entering Tibet must hold a passport valid for at least six months. China Visa
1. Entering Tibet via Mailand China
Tibet is part of China, under the Chinese Central Government's Sovereignty. Thus to travel to Tibet, you have to obtain a China Visa at first stage before all are followed up. Visas for individual travel in China are very easy to get from most Chinese embassies. Most Chinese embassies and consulates will issue a standard 30-day, single entry tourist visa in three to five working days ( an 'L' means travel). If you are lucky, some embassies abroad may give you a 60 or even 90days. But in Hongkong it is very easy to get a 90 day visa, most agencies can arrange it in one day. If you want more flexibility to enter and leave China several times, most Chinese embassies will issue a double-entry visa. Usually only ' L' visa can travel in Tibet, but recent with a resident or business visa still can travel in Tiet.
Tips from our WindHorse Tour when you apply for a China visa to Tibet:
It's better not to mention Tibet as your travel destination when you are applying for a visa to China (China Embassy in Kathmendu is the exceptional). Because you may be refused by stating that you will go to Tibet. Otherwise, you need to get a Tibet Permit beforehand and apply for a China visa with it then. It is very difficult to apply for a Tibet Permit when you are abroad, or you need to join some groups.
What countries of the world formally recognize Tibet as a country?
Not a single country officially recognizes Tibet as an independent country.
Tibet is located in south-west China, central-south Asia. Tibet sits atop the Tibetan Plateau which includes the Himalayas and many of the highest mountain peaks in the world.
What peak means in tibetan language the five treasures of the snows?
Kangchenjunga means "The Five Treasures of Snows", as it contains five peaks. The treasures represent the five holy repositories, which are gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy books. Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world with an altitude of 8,586 metres (28,169 feet) after Mount Everest and K2. It is located on Nepal's eastern border with the state of Sikkim in India.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanchenjunga
What is the Tibetan translation for Jason and Amy?
Amy would be, in Wylie, 'e mi. This is assuming one wanted to transliterate in such a way that it would be equivalent to the English pronunciation. 'e means nothing, but the syllable "mi" does mean "human life". Here it is in Tibetan script:
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Jason would be je son. "je" can mean "more" and "son" means "seed", so it means "more seed", literally translated, although it would be backwards; Tibetans would say "seed more", or "son je". I reversed the letter "na" at the end of the word to clarify that this is a name, and from a foreign language.
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What is the absolute location of the tibetan plateau?
The latitude and longitude of the Tibetan Plateau are 33.0000 degrees N, 88.0000 degrees E. The average elevation of the plateau is 14,800 feet.
