The cradle of Tibetan characters

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

We all know that Tibetan people have their own language, but do you know how Tibetan characters were formed? Today we will introduce the cradle of Tibetan characters for you.

The cradle of Tibetan characters is Pabongka Temple located in the northern suburb of Lhasa. It is different from other temples in its architectural style. It neither has towering walls that separate it from the outside nor magnificent architectures and decorations. Yet, it is the cradle of Tibetan characters, one of Lhasa's famous places of interest.

Some 1,300 years ago, Songtsen Gampo, founder of the Tubo Kingdom, built this 9-storey temple, in which he did self-practice.

After Thonmi Sambhota came back from India after finished his Sankirt study, he created Tibetan characters and left his personal writings here.

Pabongka Temple is full of miracles. Princess Wencheng from Tang Dynasty, who married Songtsen Gampo, once lived here and practiced Buddhism with her husband. The white house built on the rocks is for Songtsen Gampo while the yellow one on the top is for Princess Wencheng.

Pabongka Temple also hosts the self portraits of three Buddhas, and practice caves of some celebrated Tibetan figures including Songtsen Gampo, gaining a sacred status in the eyes of Tibetan people. Despite vicissitude of time, this building is still standing on the rocks with magnificent momentum.

If you prefer an adventure Tibet Tour, you can make a trek to the Pabongka Temple where you can get a vista of Lhasa City.

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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