Tibet

The Tibet Culture

Material Aspects of Culture: Art     1. This symbol is called an "OM". It is made out of wood and has carvings upon it. It can be used as part of a necklace. 2. The use of the sound "OM" in rituals may have originally started by imitating the call of the male tiger. With Buddhism's evolution, the syllable is translated as "OM" rather than "AUM". 3. In Tibetan culture, the "OM" symbol is often observed in necklaces and charms and can be stitched into clothing and caps. source: http:\\www.om\AUM.com Music: Food Religion Literature Holidays Non-Material Aspects of Culture: Ideas of Modestey: Ideas of Beauty Childrasing Relationship to Animals Ideas about Sin Ideas of Justice Ideas about Disease Roles based on Age Roles based on Class Roles based on Sex Roles based on Job