Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s6.t10.3

v1.c7.s6.t10.3

Kumbum Monastery Prayer Festival (sku vbum smon lam chen mo), was first held in the Water Sheep year (1583) of the 10ᵗʰ calendrical cycle upon edict of Third Dalai Lama Sonam Gyatso (1543-1588). It lasts from 6ᵗʰ-17ᵗʰ day of the first month annually and mainly includes scripture chanting, Buddhism teaching and various rites. On 14ᵗʰ and 15ᵗʰ days, Buddhist dances and butter-oil flower exhibitions