Lhasa
Lhasa,
the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region,
is located at the north bank of the Kyichu
River, a tributary of the Yarlong Tsangpo
River, at an altitude of 3,650 meters
above sea level. It has been the center
of politics, culture, and religion in
Tibet for more than 1,300 years. Its name--
"Lhasa"--means "the land
of gods" in Tibetan. Palaces and
temples abound!
It
snows only once or twice a year in Lhasa,
and due to the perpetual bright sunshine,
daytime temperatures are not harsh even
in the coldest winters.
Buddhism
was influenced by the local religion,
called Bon, and developed into a form
called Lamaism. By the10th century, the
religious movement began to assert political
leadership as well. In 1573, a reincarnation
of Tsongkapa, the founder of the "yellow
hat" sect devoted to religious reform,
became the first Dalai Lama.
With
a long history and unique natural environment,
Tibet boasts of rich ethnic folklore and
magnificent highland scenery. However,
long ago, the land now known as Tibet
was just a vast expanse of sea. Only at
the time of the Himalayan orogenic movement
did Tibet evolve to become the highest
plateau on the earth.
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