Tibetan astronomy

Today, Tibetan astronomy is a topic that has become relevant in society, awakening the interest of people of all ages and backgrounds. Over time, Tibetan astronomy has become a point of convergence for discussions, debates and reflections in different contexts, whether in the academic, work or personal sphere. Its impact has reached a point where it is imperative to delve deeper into Tibetan astronomy, its implications and its influence on our lives. In this article we will address different perspectives and approaches related to Tibetan astronomy, with the aim of better understanding its scope and the possible implications it has in our current society.

The Tantra of Kalachakra is the basis of Tibetan astronomy. It explains some phenomena in a similar manner as modern astronomy science. Hence, Sun eclipse is described as the Moon passing between the Sun and the Earth.[1] [dubious – discuss] [better source needed]

In 1318, the 3rd Karmapa received vision of Kalachakra which he used to introduce a revised system of astronomy and astrology named the "Tsurphu Tradition of Astrology" (Standard Tibetan: Tsur-tsi) which is still used in the Karma Kagyu school for the calculation of the Tibetan calendar.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ An Introduction To Tibetan Astro. Science Archived February 3, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ The Third Gyalwa Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje, site of Karma Lekshey Ling Institute [dead link‍]
  3. ^ Staff. "Kagyu Lineage: The Third Karmapa Rangjung Dorje (1284 - 1339)". Kagyu Office of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa. Retrieved 2010-02-04.

Further reading

  • Alexander Berzin Tibetan Astrology and Astronomy. in Maitreya Magazine (Emst, Holland), vol. 11, no. 4 (1989).
  • Berzin, A Tibetan Astro Studies. in Chö-Yang, Year of Tibet Edition (Dharamsala, India), (1991).


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