Mahayana Buddhism combined with the native Tibetan religion to create a new form of Buddhism, called Lamaism. |
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The Dongba culture or ancient Naxi culture combines elements of Lamaism, Buddhism and Taoism. |
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Chinese officials did, however, try to conciliate the nomads by promoting Tibetan Lamaism, the religion of the Mongols. |
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We then went to The Palace of Heavenly Tranquility where sacrifices were made to the Gods of Manchos and Lamaism. |
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In the 18th century, the Manchus further encouraged Lamaism since they preferred Mongol males to become monks rather than warriors. |
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In some pastoral areas, the Ewenki believe in Lamaism, the Tibetan form of Buddhism adopted by the majority of Mongols. |
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The main religion is Lamaism, which is the Yellow Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. |
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The Uygurs, Huis, Uzbeks, and Kazaks are Muslims whereas the Mongolians generally believe in the Yellow sect of Lamaism. |
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Finally, on the 3rd of March, the group departed Hoten and on the 26th they arrived at the towns of Koyafu and nearby Oyafu, both of which are centers of Lamaism. |
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