Glossary of Tibetan Words

Bon-Po Pre Buddhist Shamanistic religion of Tibet
Chenrejig Avolokiteshwara
Chorten Stupa
Chu   Water
Chiya   Iron
Chen marpo  Red ink
Domashing  Blue
Dhang-Yu  Gum Arabic
Dorje  Vajra, thunderbolt symbolize wisdom
Gompa  Buddhist Monastery
Gyelukpa  Yellow hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism
Gyeltsen Chemo  Banner of Victory
Jangapar  Hand brush for applying in
Kanjur  Compilation of teachings of Buddha
Kadampa  Tibetan Buddhist sect Founded by Atisha Dipankara
Kagyupa  Tibetan Buddhist sect
Karchak  Guide book for pilgrims
Lama  Guru, teacher monk
Langa  Large roller for pulling print
Linga  Terrifying image of evil force
Lungdar  Wind horse prayer flag
Losar  Tibetan New Year
Mani  Jewel, Wisdom
Meh  Fire
Mahabal  Image of evil demigod
Nyingmapa  Ancient Tantric sect of Tibetan Buddhism founded by Guru Padma Sambhava
Neyik  Guide Book
Peme  ‘In the lotus’ or `with compassion’
Par  Print
Parshing  Wood block for printing
Pecha  Manuscript
Patti   Slanted desk for printing
Pati  Hand roller
Rapchung   A cycle of 60 year according to Tibetan lunar calendar, First Rapchung 1027
Rimpoche   Vajraguru Padma Sambhava
Sakyapa  Tibetan Buddhist Sect
Shing  Wood, Plant
Shah Earth
Sang Juniper Smoke
Sangkang  Pot belied chimney used for burning juniper smoke
Tanjur Treatise of teachings of Buddha
Tashi Taggye Eight Auspicious signs
Thangka  Tibetan Painted Scroll
Tsipa  Astrologer
Tapri   Hand roller
Uchen Tibetan Formal script for writing texts
Umed   Tibetan  script for quick writing 

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