Past and present lifes

In Tibetan Buddhist culture, “past and present lives” is a concept that is deeply valued by believers. Tibetans believe in the existence of reincarnation and believe that sentient beings will circulate in different life forms through continuous reincarnation, depending on the good and evil deeds they have done in their past lives. In this belief system, the fate of an individual and the state of his future life are closely linked to his behavior in his past life.

In Tibet, there are many stories about living Buddhas and reincarnated soul boys. These stories tell that after completing a certain amount of practice, great monks can be reincarnated as new living Buddhas to continue to guide and educate believers. For example, the famous Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama systems continue their spiritual leadership through the reincarnation system. In this system, the process of finding reincarnated soul boys often includes a variety of methods such as watching the lake, divination, and dreams, in order to confirm the reincarnation location of the previous monk and the identity of the soul boy.

Ram Lacuo Lake is one of the famous holy lakes in Tibet and is believed to have special blessings. Tibetan Buddhist believers believe that by observing the appearance in this lake, they can see their past and present lives. This belief has a profound influence in Tibetan culture, attracting many believers to come and worship despite hardships.

As the first monastery in Tibet to ordain monks, Samye Monastery is also very important in terms of historical significance and cultural value. The architectural style of the temple combines the styles of Tibetan, Han and Indian, and is a microcosm of Tibetan Multiculturalism and religious integration.

Through these beliefs and practices, the concept of “past and present lives” in Tibetan Buddhist culture is not only a reflection on personal life experiences, but also a deep understanding of the flow of cosmic life. It reflects the Tibetan people’s awe of life, religion and nature.