Samding Dorje Phagmo
14-792: Trung may refer to: Derung people , also known as Trung people, an ethnic minority in Viet Nam Derung language , also known as the Trung language, a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by Derung people Trưng Sisters ( fl. 12–43), Vietnamese sisters who rebelled against the Eastern Han dynasty T'rưng , a bamboo xylophone used by the Jarai people and Bahnar people in Vietnam's Central Highlands See also [ edit ] Taraon language ,
28-534: A Sino-Tibetan language spoken in Arunachal Pradesh, India Taron people , an ethnic minority in northern Myanmar, possibly descendants of the Derung people Zhong (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Trung . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to
42-636: Is a title for a teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism . The name is similar to the Sanskrit term guru , meaning "heavy one", endowed with qualities the student will eventually embody. The Tibetan word "lama" means "highest principle", and less literally "highest mother" or "highest father" to show close relationship between teacher and student. Historically, the term was used for venerated spiritual masters or heads of monasteries . Today
56-642: The 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by China . Their population of 6,000 is found in the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan in the Derung Valley of Gongshan Derung and Nu Autonomous County . Another 600 can be found east of the Derung Valley, living in the mountains above the Nu River ( Salween River ) near the village of Binzhongluo in northern Gongshan Derung and Nu Autonomous County. The Derung speak
70-647: The Derung language , one of the Sino-Tibetan languages . Their language is unwritten; in the past the Derung have transmitted messages and have made records by making notches on wooden logs. There are few documents about the origins of the Derung. It is known, nevertheless, that during the period of the Tang dynasty , the Derung were under the jurisdiction of Nanzhao and the Dali Kingdom . The Derung Valley area,
84-602: The Vajrayana path of Tibetan Buddhism, the lama is often the tantric spiritual guide, the guru to the aspiring Buddhist yogi or yogini . As such, the lama will then appear as one of the Three Roots (a variant of the Three Jewels ), alongside the yidam and protector (who may be a dakini , dharmapala or other Buddhist deity figure). The mind of the lama is considered Buddha – one's highest potential,
98-634: The Derung helped to repel a British attack in the area. Prior to 1949, there were several other names used for this ethnic group; they were known as Qiao during the Yuan and Qiu and Qu during the Qing. Prior to the formation of the People's Republic of China , Derung society was based on a system of clans . A total of 15 clans existed, called nile ; each one of them was formed by diverse familiar communities. Each clan divided itself into ke'eng , towns in which
112-411: The Derung lived in common houses. Marriages between clans were prohibited. The typical dress of the women consists of a dress made of fabric lined with colors black and white. Formerly, the women used to tattoo their faces when they reached the age of twelve or thirteen. The tattoos of some women resembled masculine mustaches. Houses are usually constructed out of wood. They are two stories in height;
126-587: The intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Trung&oldid=1220440221 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Derung people The Derung (also spelt Drung or Dulong ) people ( simplified Chinese : 独龙族 ; traditional Chinese : 獨龍族 ; pinyin : Dúlóngzú ; endonym: Drung pronunciation: [tə˧˩ɻuŋ˥˧ ə˧˩tsəŋ˥˧] ) are an ethnic group . They form one of
140-470: The malignant spirits. The role of the shaman is of great importance since they are the ones in charge of the rituals. During the celebrations of the Derung New Year, which is celebrated in the month of December of the lunar calendar , diverse animal sacrifices are celebrated to make an offering to the sky. Lama Lama ( Tibetan : བླ་མ་ , Wylie : bla-ma , lit. ' boss ' )
154-497: The second floor is designed as the living quarters for the family whereas the first level serves as a barn and stable. When a male member of the family is married, a new section is added to the family's house where he and his new wife will live in. Although some Derung have converted to Christianity , the vast majority continue to believe in their animist native religion. There is a belief that all creatures have their own souls. Usually diverse sacrifices are made in order to calm down
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#1732771935846168-555: The southernmost part of Tsawarong , was known by the Tibetans as Changyul or Kiongyul , meaning the "valley of beer" because Derung people enjoy drinking. From the Yuan dynasty to the Qing dynasty , the Derung were governed by the local Tibetan or Nakhi rulers. They also paid yearly tribute to China; the local Lama , called Changputong, was in charge of sending it to Weixi . In 1913,
182-425: The term lama has historically been erroneously applied to Tibetan monks in general. Similarly, Tibetan Buddhism was referred to as "Lamaism" by early western scholars and travelers who perhaps did not understand that what they were witnessing was a form of Buddhism; they may also have been unaware of the distinction between Tibetan Buddhism and Bön . The term Lamaism is now considered by some to be derogatory. In
196-533: The title can be used as an honorific title conferred on a monk , nun or a lay person (especially in the Nyingma , Kagyu and Sakya schools) advanced tantric practitioner to designate a level of spiritual attainment and authority to teach, or may be part of a title such as Dalai Lama or Panchen Lama applied to a lineage of reincarnate lamas ( Tulkus ). Perhaps due to misunderstandings by early western scholars attempting to understand Tibetan Buddhism,
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