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Tibet is located in the southwest most corner of china. It borders the countries of modern day Nepal, Bhutan, and India. It has a population of about 3 million people. The capital is Lhasa, which boasts a population of 900 thousand people. The primary language of this region is Tibetan. The border with Nepal includes the chinese half of Mount Everest. which at over 29,000 feet is the tallest mountain in the world. In fact Tibet as a whole is highly elevated with the average elevation being 14,000 feet. The primary religion of the Tibetan people is Buddhism.

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The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. They are believed to be manifestations of various religious figures. The first Dalai Lama was born in 1391. The current Dalai Lama is the 14th Dalai Lama. He was born on the 6th of july 1935. He was not however formally enthroned until 1950. In 1959 following a revolt in Tibet against the Chinese occupation force, which was swiftly put down he fled to India. He currently resides in McLeod Ganj, India, a town in India with a large Tibetan population.

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Located in Lhasa, the Potala Palace was built with the purpose of serving as a government building. Construction began in 1645 under the instruction of the 5th Dalai Lama. From 1649 to 1959 the building served as the winter residence of the current Dalai Lama. While the exterior was completed in 1648, the interior, which features over 1000 rooms was not fully completed for 45 years. The number of daily visitors allowed for this historic site is limited to just 2,300 people a day in order to preserve and protect the site.

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Typically made from a metal with high luster, and sometimes, gold, these bells are rung with the purpose of evoking protection from Buddhist deities against evil spirits. The sound of the bells ringing symbolizes the voice of Buddha. It also is used to call people to pray. The sound is considered calming and creates an atmosphere that is perfect for meditation. The shape of the bell is often seen as a representation of the sitting Buddha.

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The Damaru is a Tibetan drum. It is typically made of wood with the drum heads made of leather and located on both sides of the drum. 2 Beads are attached with leather cords. To use the drum the user must wave the drum by twisting it with the wrist, in doing so the beads will strike the sides of the drum. The drum typically weighs approximately 1/2 LB. The musical instrument originates from ancient India however great use was made of it in the Tibetan region beginning in around the 10th century by the people of the region, and it remains a key instrument in tibetan culture and Buddhism.

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A cylindrical wheel typically made from wood and metal. These wheels have Mantras written on them. Spinning the wheel is supposed to have an effect similar to reciting the prayers. There are many types of these wheels. One type being handheld on a metal or wooden shaft. Other types include wheels that are turned by water, which is said to make the water blessed and carry this blessing into those who ingest it. There also exists wheels that are turned by wind power and the wheel helps purify the wind to get rid of negative karma that those who are touched by the wind may have. There are also wheels in rows side by side in monasteries. Visitors are encouraged to turn these wheels by simply moving their hands over them to turn them.

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The People's Republic of China had maintained that Tibet was a region of China despite the region declaring to be independent. Starting in 1949 preparations for a movement of troops into Tibet was made by The People's Republic of China. On the 7th of October 1950 the Chinese military advanced with the intention of capturing the rather small Tibetan army in the city of Chamdo to force the Tibetan government to hand over Tibet to the Chinese government. A battle occurred during which 114 Chinese soldiers and 180 Tibetan soldiers would be killed or wounded. With the remaining 2700 Tibetan soldiers surrendering.

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The region of Tibet is a key region in the history of Buddhism. From Prayer bells, to drums, to Prayer wheels, many religious tools for Buddhism were widespread through this region. The political nature of the region is very rich as well, with the Dalai Lama, one of the most popular figures of the world being of this region. The region also boasts access to the tallest mountain in the world, and the highest average elevation of any region. However Tibetan culture is slowly dwindling as the Chinese government emphasizes the ethnic Han Chinese culture.