"I am not one who was born in the custody of wisdom. I am one who is fond of olden times and intense in quest of the sacred knowing of the ancients." Gustave Courbet

17 November 2016

Respect.


Sticking your tongue out at someone in Tibet, is actually a sign of respect. Origins are mixed: A 9th century Tibetan king, Lang Darma, known for his cruelty, had a black tongue. Buddhists, Tibetans believe in reincarnation, and they feared that this king would be reincarnated. Tibetans have greeted one another by sticking out their tongues demonstrating that they do not have black tongues, that they are not guilty of evil deeds, that they are not incarnations of the malevolent king.

Thanks, iTraveler.

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