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About Sherpa
Sherpa is one of the major ethnic groups native to the most mountainous regions of Nepal, as well as certain areas of China, Bhutan, India, and the Himalayas.
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Interpreting Lama Teacher – Shamarpa
Shamarpa who is also known as the red hat lama of the Kamtsangpa school, with Vajravarahi above the black cloak Mahakala. Depicting Lama Teacher - Shamarpa
The life of Shamarpa
In this portion, we are going to learn about the life of Shamarpa. Now, we are going to learn about the short etymological description of the word Shamarpa itself.
Etymology of Shamarpa
Shamarpa is known as zhwa dmar pa in Tibet. Shamarpa is also known as Shamar Rinpoche, .
Explaining Lama Teacher Karmapa Rolpai Dorje
Rolpai Dorje who is known as the 4th Karmapa wearing the black crown and Khacho Wangpoa was the 2nd Shamarpa.
The Life of Karmapa Rolpai Dorje
In this portion, we are going to learn the life of the Karmapa Rolpai Dorje, after the short etymological description of the word Karmapa Rolpai Dorje itself.
Etymology of Rolpai Dorje
Rolpaie Dorje (1340- 1383) was the fourth Gyalwa Karmapa.
Earlier, we learn about the life of Rolpaie Dorje. Now, we are going .
The Masks of Nepal
Nepal is rich in hand craved wooden materials. Mask is one of them. There are various categories of mask found in Nepal according to different culture and religion. The main types are listed below:
Ethnic
Folk
Cultural
Religious
Deity
Demons
Ghosts
Shaman
Ritual
Exorcist
Bhairav
Ethnicity, Mask Possession, and Mask Dances
The Spatial Distribution of Ethnic Communities in Nepal is Gurung, Pahadi Castes Brahmin, Kshatriya, and Dalit, Kiranti, Rai, Limbu Newar Other Castes Tamang Bhotia, Sherpa, .
Nepal Religion and Culture
Nepal, a place of eternal beauty, is a land of colorful cultures, ancient history and people, traditional arts, and picturesque scenery. It is popularly known as the highest mountain peak of the world, Mount Everest.
Historically, Nepal has been a kingdom centered in the Kathmandu Valley for more than 1,500 years. During most of that period, the Kathmandu Valley has been Nepal's political, economic, and cultural hub and was once a sanctuary for waves of .
Art of Nepal – Thangkas & Paubhas
Thangkas and Paubhas
Paubhas is a traditional religious painting made by the Newar people of Nepal. Paubhas depict deities, mandalas or monuments, and are used to help the practitioner meditate. The Tibetan equivalent is known as Thangka. For more than eight thousand years an artistic tradition of great skill and beauty has flourished in the Kathmandu valley.
As long ago as the 12th-century Newar painters, bronze casters and architects were famed across Asia and highly sought after for their talents. The emperor Kublai Khan .