Astronomy:Tibetan astronomy
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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] Template: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" (Tibetan: Tsur-tsi) which is still used in the Karma Kagyu school for the calculation of the Tibetan calendar.[2][3]
References
- ↑ An Introduction To Tibetan Astro. Science
- ↑ The Third Gyalwa Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje, site of Karma Lekshey Ling Institute [|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
- ↑ Staff. "Kagyu Lineage: The Third Karmapa Rangjung Dorje (1284 - 1339)". Kagyu Office of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa. http://www.kagyuoffice.org/kagyulineage.karmapa3.html. 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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