Religion

The Tibetans believe that their ancestors evolved from monkeys. According to historical records, the Tibetans inhabited the Qingzang Plateau as early as 5000 years ago. In the 7th century A.D., the Tibetan king, Songtsan Gampo unified the whole region and established the Tupo Dynasty. The marriage of this Tibetan king to Princess Wencheng from Changan and Princess Chizun from Nepal, helped to introduce Buddhism and developed Tibetan culture.

Since its introduction 1300 years ago, Buddhism has developed a unique form in Tibet. Blending religion with their history and culture, the Tibetan Buddhism has extended into every area of their life. Among the vast collections of the religious works and scriptures, the two most famous are Kanjur and Danjur.