For over three centuries,the poetic verses of Tsangyang Gyatso have echoed across the land of China,carrying not only his deep affection towards his homeland but also embodying the cultural gene of the Chinese nation....For over three centuries,the poetic verses of Tsangyang Gyatso have echoed across the land of China,carrying not only his deep affection towards his homeland but also embodying the cultural gene of the Chinese nation.However,the life story and poetry of this legendary figure,the Sixth Dalai Lama and renown poet,have long been distorted by sensationalized dramatization and misinterpretation,even exploited by those with ulterior motives to interfere in China's internal affairs.展开更多
Tsangyang Gyatso's poems were widely circulated and still enjoy popularity. He was an influential living Buddha (Renpoche) in Tibetan Buddhism and a talented and legendary historical figure. Nowadays, more and more...Tsangyang Gyatso's poems were widely circulated and still enjoy popularity. He was an influential living Buddha (Renpoche) in Tibetan Buddhism and a talented and legendary historical figure. Nowadays, more and more scholars, poets and translators have devoted to the study of his works. Here we will focus on discussing the English translation of his poems and their value. We analyze texts of the Tsangyang Gyatso's Poems (Chinese-English) and seek to further study the translation principles such as "retaining truth, seeking goodness and preserving beauty". By doing this, we strive to improve the quality of translation, give consideration to the construction of the four elements such as poetic meaning, emotion, tone and intention, to enable the reader to achieve the senses and the acquisition of images, to provide more perfect translation in the "Tsangyang Gyatso Vogue", to promote the dissemination and sharing of Tibetan culture and to inject new vitality.展开更多
In the training studio of the School of Architecture and Engineering at Xizang Vocational Technical College,Lhasa,Gyatso,a senior artist specializing in Tibetan-style architectural decorative painting,bent over to dem...In the training studio of the School of Architecture and Engineering at Xizang Vocational Technical College,Lhasa,Gyatso,a senior artist specializing in Tibetan-style architectural decorative painting,bent over to demonstrate a student how to paint.His left hand steadied the painting board,while his right hand held a brush pen to present the Tibetan-style painting technique of"blurring"-dipping the brush lightly into the pigment,spreading it from dark to light on the paper.The eight-petaled lotus,a symbol of auspiciousness,gradually took shape,blossoming with layers of vitality.展开更多
The introduction of Buddhism to Tibet started the Sinicization of Buddhism forming a Buddhist doctrine with distinct Tibetan characteristics of China,during which the spread and development of Buddhist arts,especially...The introduction of Buddhism to Tibet started the Sinicization of Buddhism forming a Buddhist doctrine with distinct Tibetan characteristics of China,during which the spread and development of Buddhist arts,especially the statue making promoted.Buddhist statues are not only an important part of Tibetan Buddhist culture but also reflect the religious and social contexts of the time.A numerous Buddhist statues were carved across Tibet during the Qing Dynasty,which exemplify the model of combining religious and secular affairs and enriches the artistic forms of Tibetan Buddhist statues.Referencing to the Autobiography of the 5th Dalai Lama:The Silk Cloth and Biography of 6th Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso:Gold Ear of Grain written by Disi Sangye Gyatso,this article conducts a comparative study on the rock curving Buddha statues and stupas constructed in the time,concludes that the carving statues during 5th Dalai Lam and 6th Panchen Lama aimed to achieve social stability and well-being of the people.This paper also explores the initial period of this phenomenon based on the carving records,provides references in the academic research on the history of carving Buddha statues across Tibet in the 17th century.展开更多
文摘For over three centuries,the poetic verses of Tsangyang Gyatso have echoed across the land of China,carrying not only his deep affection towards his homeland but also embodying the cultural gene of the Chinese nation.However,the life story and poetry of this legendary figure,the Sixth Dalai Lama and renown poet,have long been distorted by sensationalized dramatization and misinterpretation,even exploited by those with ulterior motives to interfere in China's internal affairs.
文摘Tsangyang Gyatso's poems were widely circulated and still enjoy popularity. He was an influential living Buddha (Renpoche) in Tibetan Buddhism and a talented and legendary historical figure. Nowadays, more and more scholars, poets and translators have devoted to the study of his works. Here we will focus on discussing the English translation of his poems and their value. We analyze texts of the Tsangyang Gyatso's Poems (Chinese-English) and seek to further study the translation principles such as "retaining truth, seeking goodness and preserving beauty". By doing this, we strive to improve the quality of translation, give consideration to the construction of the four elements such as poetic meaning, emotion, tone and intention, to enable the reader to achieve the senses and the acquisition of images, to provide more perfect translation in the "Tsangyang Gyatso Vogue", to promote the dissemination and sharing of Tibetan culture and to inject new vitality.
文摘In the training studio of the School of Architecture and Engineering at Xizang Vocational Technical College,Lhasa,Gyatso,a senior artist specializing in Tibetan-style architectural decorative painting,bent over to demonstrate a student how to paint.His left hand steadied the painting board,while his right hand held a brush pen to present the Tibetan-style painting technique of"blurring"-dipping the brush lightly into the pigment,spreading it from dark to light on the paper.The eight-petaled lotus,a symbol of auspiciousness,gradually took shape,blossoming with layers of vitality.
文摘The introduction of Buddhism to Tibet started the Sinicization of Buddhism forming a Buddhist doctrine with distinct Tibetan characteristics of China,during which the spread and development of Buddhist arts,especially the statue making promoted.Buddhist statues are not only an important part of Tibetan Buddhist culture but also reflect the religious and social contexts of the time.A numerous Buddhist statues were carved across Tibet during the Qing Dynasty,which exemplify the model of combining religious and secular affairs and enriches the artistic forms of Tibetan Buddhist statues.Referencing to the Autobiography of the 5th Dalai Lama:The Silk Cloth and Biography of 6th Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso:Gold Ear of Grain written by Disi Sangye Gyatso,this article conducts a comparative study on the rock curving Buddha statues and stupas constructed in the time,concludes that the carving statues during 5th Dalai Lam and 6th Panchen Lama aimed to achieve social stability and well-being of the people.This paper also explores the initial period of this phenomenon based on the carving records,provides references in the academic research on the history of carving Buddha statues across Tibet in the 17th century.