Buddhism

Dharma (Hinduism and Buddhism):

The Lamaic Faith, more commonly known as Tibetan Buddhism, blends the teachings of Buddhism with indigenous Tibetan traditions.

The creation story in Tibetan Buddhism is not a single, unified narrative but rather a synthesis of various myths and legends that reflect both Buddhist cosmology and Tibetan culture.

Prior to the introduction of Buddhism, the indigenous Bon religion dominated Tibet.

As Buddhism spread into Tibet in the 7th century CE, it gradually merged with Bon practices.

A pivotal figure in Tibetan history, King Songtsen Gampo is credited with introducing Buddhism to Tibet in the 7th century.

His reign is often seen as a turning point where Buddhism started to merge with Tibetan indigenous beliefs.

Their offspring are considered the ancestors of the Tibetan people, symbolizing the blending of the civilizing influence of Buddhism with the wild indigenous traditions.

Also known as Guru Rinpoche, Padmasambhava is a central figure in Tibetan Buddhism.

He is believed to have subdued the local spirits and deities, converting them into protectors of Buddhism.

The story of the churning of the ocean, known as "Samudra Manthan" in Hindu mythology, has parallels in Tibetan Buddhism, though it is adapted to fit the Buddhist cosmological and philosophical framework.

While Tibetan Buddhism incorporates many elements from Hindu mythology, it adapts them to align with Buddhist teachings.

In Tibetan Buddhism, the story symbolizes the spiritual journey of purification and enlightenment.