Tibetan Buddhism: Beliefs and Practices
Beliefs and Practices
The most dedicated Tibetan Buddhists seek nirvana, but for the common people the religion retains shamanistic elements. The worship also includes reciting prayers and intoning hymns, often to the sound of great horns and drums. A protective formula of esoteric significance,
Sections in this article:
- Introduction
- Tibetan Theocracy
- Early History
- Beliefs and Practices
- Bibliography
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