Tibet and NepalTibet is located on the highest ground in the world, The Tibetan Plateau. Lhasa is the capital of Tibet. There are 2.5 million people living in Tibet. Tibetan Buddhism is the national religion of the Tibetan people and Tibetans are very devout in their devotion. Many of the items in our Tibet and Nepal section are items used for Tibetan Buddhist practices. Tibetan singing bowls are one of our most popular items and they are used for religious practices, yoga classes, and other forms of meditation. Besides their religious use, Tibetan singing bowls are also beautiful instruments. Nepal is home to the Himalayas, the highest peak in the world. Nepal is bordered by India to the south and China to the north. There are 23.2 million people living in Nepal and 60 different ethnic groups. Although most Nepalese would categorize themselves as Hindus, many beliefs are in line with those of Tibetan Buddhism. The items in this section are from both Tibet and Nepal.
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