Tibetan Clothing - Tibetan Eras

Tibetan Eras

  • Rab byung: The first year of the first 60-year cycle is equivalent to AD 1027.
  • Rab lo: The total number of years since 1027 are counted.
  • Tibetan Era (used on Tibetan banknotes): The first year of this era is equivalent to AD 255.
  • rgyal lo or bod rgyal lo: The first year of this era is equivalent to 127 BC.

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