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Nepal
Religions Hindus
86%, 8%, Muslims 3.5%, Christians 0.2% Often the Hindu and Buddhist beliefs have a mixture of Hindu and Tibetan Buddhism Tantric deities. It is believed the Avalokiteshvara, the important Bodhisattva appears as Lokeshvara, a manifestation of Siva and Machhendranath, an important deity in the Kathmandu Valley. Tibetan Buddhism It is accepted that Buddhism was brought to Tibet in the 8th century by the Indian Padmasambhava (also called Guru Rimpoche). He helps establish a gompa at Samye. The Nyingmapa order (also called the Old One) is goes back to Padmasambhava. The Sakyapa were found in the 11th century. It followers ruled Tibet. They were supported by the Mongols. The Kargyupa order (whispered transmission) is highly influenced by Tantric. It was founded in the 11th century by Marpa. His famous poet disciple was Milarepa. The Gelugpa order was founded by Tsongkhapa in the 14th
century. It began the system of spiritual leaders that reincarnation
of past lamas. This order are celibates and it has monks. Members
of this order eventually began to rule Tibet in the 17th century,
backed by the Mongols. The leaders of this order took the name Dalai
Lama (ocean of wisdom). The Gelugpa are known as Yellow Hats. A Buddhist abbot is known by the title Rimpoche, which means “precious one.” It is traditional to present a white scarf or khata to a Rimpoche when getting their audience. They can be found in Tibetan shops. Many people present them to the Dalai Lama during an audience. If you know of information that is not listed here, or if you would like to help update our listings, please e-mail us at:
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