Wikipedia Trail from Gandhara to the Tibetian Empire

     

Gandhara

Gandhara was an ancient kingdom in present day Afghanistan and Pakistan, near the Peshawar basin. It has been mentioned in Hindu texts as early as the Rig Veda ( the first Veda).

Atharva Veda

It is the fourth Veda and a late edition to the Vedas. It also mentions key aspects of Hinduism, like the 5 holy organic elements.

Brahman

In Hindu Philosophy, Brahman constitutes the highest universal reality. It is considered the eternal and infinite truth.

Atman

Atman is the "Sanskrit" word for inner soul or spirit. It is distinctly described in various Hindu philosophies like Dvaita and Advaita.

Gandhara's Indus Valley Goddess

Earlier forms of Hindu tradition had a unique style that can be traced back to the Indus Valley civilizations on the banks of the Indus river.