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such as Sikkim, Ladakh, Lahaul, and Spiti, and adjacent provinces of China where Tibetan
Buddhism is the predominant religion.
There are over 800 settlements in Tibet, Lhasa is Tibet's traditional capital and the capital of
Tibet Autonomous Region. Lhasa contains the world heritage site the Potala Palace and
Norbulingka, the residences of the Dalai Lama. Lhasa contains a number of significant
temples and monasteries which are deeply engrained in its history including Jokhang and
Ramoche Temple.
Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet Autonomous Region, west of Lhasa. Gyantse,
Chamdo are also amongst the largest.
Religion and spirituality is extremely important to the Tibetans and has a strong influence
over all aspects of lives; ingrained deeply into their cultural heritage. Bön is the ancient
traditional religion of Tibet, but following the introduction of Tantric Buddhism into Tibet by
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