The insight from Vajra
We all possess emotions, but it is the mastery over them that defines true strength.
How we got started
Tibetartstore was established in 2024 by my friend Stone and me. Currently, the two of us handle all aspects of the store. We were college roommates, and after graduation, I struggled with bipolar disorder, while Stone’s infantile polycystic kidney disease, diagnosed in 2018, has worsened to the point where he now relies on frequent dialysis to survive.
In 2023, we—two young men whose combined age was less than 60 but often felt our time was limited—embarked on a self-driving journey to Tibet. In a Thangka painting shop in Litang County, I inquired about a painting of Vajra, thinking the skulls around him were enemies he had punished. However, I was told they were representations of Vajra’s own emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, happiness, greed, hatred, and ignorance. Vajra’s strength lies in his ability to confront and expel these emotions without being troubled by them.
This concept deeply resonated with us, as we were both dealing with our own emotional and physical struggles. We decided to stay, to temper ourselves like Vajra, and to find a way to survive and contribute on this land.Thus, we created this website.
Our Mission
We are committed to sharing the true and beautiful Tibet, showcasing the exquisite handcrafted products of its people, while also preserving and promoting the region’s rich traditional culture.
Tibet is an extremely complex topic, especially in today’s increasingly complex geopolitical situation.
In the eyes of some people, the combination of the two words “Tibet” and “CCP” brings to mind hell – oppression, massacres, invasion, and even organ harvesting. I sneer at such simplistic and misleading views.
For me, the core question remains: Are the Tibetan people really happy?
Media has enormous power to shape public perception and control thoughts at will. In my opinion, this manipulation represents the most profound form of oppression.
For those who really care about Tibet, my heartfelt advice is simple:
Come to Tibet and see with your own eyes how the Tibetan people live today. Witness their daily lives with your own eyes.
For me, I hope to spread the most real Tibet through my perspective so that those who really care about Tibet can understand the truth about Tibet.
What is most important?
When I see the genuine smiles on the faces of Tibetans today, I see progress, resilience, and hope. For me, that’s what truly matters.
We firmly believe that through our efforts, we can not only pass on the beautiful culture of Tibet but also bring more happiness to the ordinary artisans of Tibet.
