Fun Trivia : Tibet

Structure Sub-topic of: Asian Quizzes Interesting Questions, Facts and Information There are a total of 15 general entries. Special Topics Tibet 630 A.D - 1950 A.D.

Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

Tibet

The Tibetans are said to have originated from the union of a male monkey with ...?

History of Tibet


An ogress. According to the legend, the ogress was was in heat, and the monkey took pity on her.



That monkey was said to be the incarnation of which Deity?

History of Tibet


Avalokiteshvara. Monkey was believed to be incarnation of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of compassion. In this way all Tibetans are progeny of Avalokiteshvara.



The first Tibetan king was name from Tibet. Name the country from where he came in Tibet?

History of Tibet


India. India. It is said that out of the terror of Mhabharata, one prince from Kaurava fled away and somehow reached Tibet. He was picked up by Tibetan and became king there. In Tibetan scriptures his name is given Nya Thi Tsen Po means beautiful neck.



What principle is Tibetan script based?

History of Tibet


Phonology. Tibetan script covers both the phonology of India and Tibet through Buddhist texts.



Hashang Mahadeva came to Tibet during the reign of ... ?

History of Tibet


Srong bTsan sGam Po. Hashang visited Tibet in order to introduce Chinese Buddhist practices in Tibet.



Who was the first monk King of Tibet?

History of Tibet


Drogon Chos rGyal 'Phags Pa. This the first time in the history of Tibet that a monk became king, and this practice has continued.



Tholing monastery is situated in which part of Tibet?

History of Tibet


West. Tholing monastery is in western Tibet.



When did the Dalai Lama of Tibet win the Nobel prize?

History of Tibet


1989. The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzing Gyatso, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1989.



How many major editions of Kanjur and Tanur are there?

History of Tibet


4. Of these four, Narthang Editon is considered to be the most authentic.



How many Lhamo Operas ('goddess operas') are there?

History of Tibet


8. There are also monk operas in vogue in Tibet and they are called 'Cham'.