There are too many misunderstandings about Tibet in the world!

First, it is best not to meet each other, so that we can not fall in love.

Secondly, it is best not to know each other, so that you can not miss you...

For many mainland friends,

Tibet is like a beauty with a veil.

Its beauty is desirable;

Its momentum also makes people worry.

The reason is

That is the lack of understanding of Tibet.

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The nine most common misunderstandings about Tibet have been sorted out.

Those friends who yearn for Tibet but are also in awe must forward and learn.

1. Misunderstanding of Tibet's security

Outsiders:Tibet is very unsafe

the truth:Tibet may be the safest city in the country, and it can be a city where you don’t close your doors at night and don’t pick up your leftovers on the road.Imagine that a region that believes in Buddhism is not safe?Tibetan compatriots are not as savage as many people imagine.

2. Misunderstanding of the causes of plateau red

Outsiders:Tibet's sunshine is strong, and the plateau is red.

the truth:People who have lived in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau for a long time have increased capillary dilation, hyperplasia, and local congestion due to long-term hypoxia, forming plateau red.The human body has extremely rich capillaries on the cheeks, lips, conjunctiva, nail bed, etc., and the expansion of capillaries can be clearly reflected in these parts. In addition, the strong ultraviolet rays on the plateau are exposed to the purple-red plateau red we see. The plateau red is often children, women and field workers.

3. Misunderstanding of Gesanghua

Outsiders:Gesang Flower is Lord Zhang Flower

the truth:Gesanghua is what Tibetan compatriots call Gesangmeido.In Tibetan, "Gesang" means happiness, "Plum Dou" means flower, "Gesang Mei Dou" is also called "Happy Flower", which is an ordinary flower growing on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau with thin poles and small petals.

In fact, in the eyes of Tibetan compatriots, wild flowers that cannot be named can generally be called "Gesang Meiduo". There are many controversies about what "Gesang Meiduo" is now, but many people only regard Lord Zhang's flower (cosmos, called Eight-petal Plum in the mainland) as Gesang flower. Gesang Meiduo is regarded by the Tibetans as a holy flower symbolizing love and auspiciousness, and is also a city flower in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet.

4. Misunderstanding of winter temperature

Outsiders:Tibet is often snowy and ice in summer, not to mention how cold it is in winter.

the truth:This understanding is too common for people who have not experienced wintering in Tibet. In some high-altitude and high-latitude areas such as Mount Everest, Ali, and Nagqu, winter is indeed very cold, but the problem is that tourists who enter Tibet in winter can basically not go to or do not go to these scenic spots, and the location of the scenic spots that are concentrated in sightseeing.

The real situation is another scene，For example, even in the coldest weather in Lhasa, the temperature will rise to about ten degrees during the day under the sun, and the temperature drops a lot at night, but the activities to visit scenic spots are arranged during the day rather than at night.In addition, due to different air humidity, people's somatosensory temperatures are different at the same Celsius temperature, such as the zero degree of Lhasa is warmer than that of southern cities.

5. Misunderstanding of "touching the top"

Outsiders:It doesn't matter to touch the top of the child's head in Tibet

the truth:If you are not a lama or a living Buddha, please do not touch the heads of Tibetan compatriots or Tibetan children in Tibet.This custom is very common in Tibetan culture-related materials, and it is true that the reality is the same. Unless the children of their relatives and friends will touch their heads.

Otherwise, outsiders and guests will not touch the child's head casually because they think it is a sacred action. Only the living Buddhas of Lamas are qualified to do this. Of course, don't touch the "bald heads" of monks or yogis because of curiosity and fun. Even if they are familiar with each other, they are always inappropriate when others see it. In short, you can generously shake hands, hold hands, and meet the heads. Unless the relationship is good enough, it is better to touch less!

6. Misunderstanding of "holding hands" among Tibetan compatriots

Outsiders:Men and women holding hands are homosexual

the truth:Many people travel to Tibet. When they meet enthusiastic Tibetan compatriots, the other party will take the initiative to shake hands with you, cover your hands with your left hand, and then pat your hands with your right hand constantly.

When you take you to visit the temple or the surrounding scenery, you will hold your hand and sway it back and forth!This has nothing to do with age, both men, women, young and old. If "he (she)" and you are "same-sex"... you must have mixed feelings in your heart. After walking around the Buddhist temple or shop, you are not thinking about Buddha or gifts, but whether the other party is homosexual?sexual harassment?Then I really wanted to "pull" the other party's hand, but I was afraid it was too obvious and rude, so I had to pretend to take something and retract my hands, or pretend to see if there is a signal on my phone?

In fact, Tibetan compatriots speak very directly!He thinks you are a "good person" and will speak this Mandarin!Then he shook hands with you very hard and enthusiastically, holding your hand to take you to his hometown.Therefore, their holding hands and shaking hands are not implied behaviors of special feelings between men and women. Let go of suspicion, timidity, and ambiguousness and travel together!It doesn’t matter if you hold the other person’s hands tightly!This is the first sincere meeting gift given to you by Tibetan compatriots!This is not only true for outsiders. They are also so friendly on weekdays. The two friends will chat while holding hands at home or on the street. This is a very natural action.

7. Misunderstanding of "comparing the middle finger"

Outsiders:Tibet's "Bi Zhong Finger" also represents curse

the truth:In Tibet, when the other party asks the other party to evaluate the quality of a person or something (such as what is someone’s character?Is this something delicious?), Wu Finger is the rating list of Tibetan compatriots:

First class: Thumb up, this is almost the common language of the whole world, and the meaning of praise.

Second-class: The index finger has the tip of the thumb on the index finger, which means second-class.This level is not common, and it is usually only used if you have very detailed evaluations.

Third-class: Compared with the middle finger, this is the easiest to anger Han people and foreigners!Because the middle finger is a behavior of "cursing", the middle finger in Tibet actually means "third-class", and also means ordinary, without characteristics or opinions.This gesture is very common!

Fourth-class: ring finger, this is considered a consolation prize, which means the other party gives you face, which means it is acceptable, barely accepted. This level is not common.

Five-level: It’s more than the tip of the little finger nails, this gesture is super classic!Now you can compare: pointing the tip of your thumb nail to the tip of your little finger nail, which means that you are not even as good as the slag of your little finger nail!Moreover, the other party will deliberately show a contemptuous expression and look at the tip of his little fingers with cross eyes. When you get such a review, it will be terrible.

8. Misunderstanding of "palm upward"

Outsiders:Thinking that palms are begging

the truth:This gesture is a kind of Tibetan cultural etiquette. The palms of your palms are swinging upwards, which are usually regarded as begging for things by ordinary people. However, in the homes of Tibetan compatriots, when others pour you tea, it means that it is enough!Don't fall down!Thanks!In a temple or Buddhist college activity, if the living Buddha or the Khenpo make such gestures, it means that the activity has ended successfully and you can get up and leave the seat!Or to do the next event.

9. Misunderstanding of Tsangyang Gyatso's love song

Outsiders:“That day, that month, that year..." is part of Tsangyang Gyatso's poem

the truth:“That day, that month, that year..." It was not Tsangyang Gyatso's poems. The earliest carrier of its appearance was not a collection of poems, nor was it a collection of love songs in Tsangyang Gyatso, but a record called "Yangjinma". It is the lyrics and its name is "Believers".But that song turned out to be a lyrics, but it did contain the figure of Tsangyang Gyatso. This lyrics integrate many similar poems together, and after deleting, modifying and adding, forming a lyric that is basically unrelated to the original work.

In fact, Tsangyang Gyatso's true love song can be understood from different angles:External meaningIt is the relationship between men and women in the world.Inner meaningReflecting the historical situation at that time,Secret meaningIt reveals the mentality and method of practice.and,Some poems also imply a perspective on Tibet’s politics, economy and culture, and make predictions about future changes.

Manjushri's bravery and wisdom, Samantabhadra's wisdom will be the same

I will now dedicate my good roots to all the good roots and practice them according to all the constant practices.

The most supreme vows that all Buddhas in the three ages praised

I am dedicating my good roots to achieve the extraordinary practice of Samantabhadra.