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Buddhism's Influence On The Tibetan Culture
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The Tibetan culture did not just appear on its own, it was created because the geographic and climatic aspects of the area. It has been influenced by its neighboring countries like, Nepal, India, and China, but still remains a very distinct, influential culture. Buddhism has had a major impact on the Tibetan culture since it was introduced in the 7th century. Buddhist missionaries had come from the neighboring countries and they had exposed the Tibet's to their ways of literature, arts, and customs. The Tibetan culture is very strong in their traditions and has changed very little over time, and will continued to be recognized by surrounding cultures, and countries. Art is a very big part of the Tibetan culture. Buddhism

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