RELIGION

Tibet consists of different kinds of religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, and Islamic. The most prevalent religion is Buddhism. Mahayana Buddhism entered Tibet by Guru Rinpoche in the eighth century. Before there was Bon tradition. With the rise of Buddhism, the ancient tradition almost disappeared, but was later recovered and founded 300 monasteries. Part of the belief created Bön Tibetan Buddhism. The Mahayana or Great Vehicle tradition is not limited to seeking personal liberation, but aims to expand the knowledge gained and teach the way for all beings. This vehicle takes different forms across cultures: Japanese Zen, Tantra or Vajrayana in Tibet.