Tibetan Calendar Reference Library
All 6 comprehensive guides on Phugpa lunisolar math, Losar dates, zodiac elements, skipped days, and auspicious observances.
How the Tibetan Calendar Works: A Plain-English Guide
Break down the Tibetan lunisolar calendar into its three main components: animal-element year, lunar month, and tshes days.
Losar 2026–2030: Tibetan New Year Dates & How to Celebrate
Confirmed Gregorian dates for Tibetan New Year (Losar) from 2026 to 2030, plus traditional celebration customs.
Tibetan Zodiac Years Explained: Animal + Element Combinations
Learn how 12 animals and 5 elements combine into a 60-year cycle to determine your Tibetan zodiac sign.
Tibetan vs. Chinese Calendar: Key Differences
Understand why Tibetan and Chinese calendars are related lunisolar systems but can produce different dates.
What Are Skipped and Doubled Days in the Tibetan Calendar?
Why certain dates appear twice or disappear entirely in Tibetan months due to lunar vs. solar day speeds.
Auspicious Days in the Tibetan Calendar, Month by Month
Guide to recurring practice days (Medicine Buddha, Guru Rinpoche, Dakini, Full/New Moon) and major annual observances.