Tibetan Buddhism in China,Chinese Tibetan Buddhism

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Buddhism was declared the state religion of Tibet a mere 100 years after its introduction to the region in the 7^th Century AD. Although it experienced some problems it was firmly established as the dominant religion by the end of the 10^th Century.

Tibetan Buddhism, commonly referred to as Lamaism, is mainly practiced in areas inhabited by Tibetans and Mongolians. During the 13^th Century AD Lamaism intertwined with the political powers to create a form of theocratic government.

Tibetan Buddhism is characterized by its theocratic nature, devout believers and the belief in the system of reincarnation that produces the principle of the Living Buddha. Its artistic heritage has borrowed from all areas of Buddhism in Asia, but has been dominated by Indian Buddhist art since the 14^th Century.

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