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Death Practices in Tibet
Tibet is an autonomous region within the People’s Republic of China, which has maintained control over the region since 1951. It is the highest region in the world, with an […]
Tibet is an autonomous region within the People’s Republic of China, which has maintained control over the region since 1951. It is the highest region in the world, with an average elevation of 14,370 feet above sea level, and is home to the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest (29,032 feet.) Due to its elevation, much of the region has a formidable climate and little arable land. However, at lower elevations, temperatures are more moderate and many species of native plants abound.
Historically, Tibetans are a nomadic people who make their living herding sheep and yaks. Even today, few cities exist in the region, and most of its people live in small villages or, in the case of Tibetan nomads, temporary encampments on the high desert plains. The predominant religion is Tibetan Buddhism, which teaches the value of right action (karma) and reincarnation, and has a highly ritualized approach to dying and death.
Read more about the death practices and customs of the Tibetan people below.
- Tibetan Buddhists Advocate a Spiritual Approach to Dying to Ensure a Positive Rebirth
- Tibetan Buddhists Believe in the Concept of “Bardo,” the State Between Death and Rebirth
- The Ancient Practice of Sky Burial Is an Act of Love in Tibet
- A Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Called “Phowa’ Prepares the Mind for Death
