China's constitution states that its citizens have the freedom of religious belief. The State Council Information Office has released a document titled "Human rights in Xizang in the New Era." The white paper outlines achievements to protect these rights, including the right to practice the Tibetan Buddhist faith which still flourishes in the autonomous region. GUO TIANQI spoke to pilgrims and monks in Lhasa.

The name of the holy city of Lhasa comes from its long history and famous temples.

GUO TIANQI Lhasa "This is Jokhang Temple, where Buddhism started to spread in Xizang."

Jokhang Temple attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists every year.

"Xizang Xigaze."

"Baqing."

"Beijing."

"Guizhou."

"Lhasa."

"Changdu."

The hustle and bustle has been going on for 1300 years.

GUO TIANQI Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region "In the 7th century, the Tobo King Songzanganbu united Xizang for the first time, and his wife, princess Wencheng from Tang Dynasty, is a Buddhist. So she brought a very precious statue of Sakyamuni all the way from the capital of Tang Dynasty to this place. And right now the statue is still being worshipped in this temple."

LABA Deputy Director, Management Committee of Jokhang Temple "For Jo Kong temple, we have the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni, which was blessed by the Buddha himself while he's still alive, it's very rare in the world and very special for the Tibetan Buddhism."

This Lama, or spiritual teacher, believes this time is in a very good period, because the government pays great attention to protecting and promoting Tibetan Buddhism and culture. Monks also work very hard to pass on religious rituals and philological thought.

LABA Deputy Director, Management Committee of Jokhang Temple "As a monk, what we pay tribute to is the founder, we believe their philosophy and their instructions, we don't hold idol of specific figure. The reincarnation of the living Buddha, we should follow specific historical conventions and rituals."

Temples in Xizang also serve as academies. Profound Buddhist thought, religious ceremonies, and customs are passed down from generation to generation surrounded by fragrant incense. GUO TIANQI, CGTN, Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region.