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What musical instrument does Lama Jiangzi use?
In Tibetan Buddhist monasteries all over the country, there are two commonly used religious instruments, namely Dong Gang and Tongqin, which have been in use ever since.

1, Dong Gang, also known as Lin Gang and Zhaling San in Tibetan, and Fa Hao and Lama Hao in Han nationality, evolved from the ancient horn instrument and is one of the instruments of Tibetan Buddhism. These pipes are mainly made of copper and silver. Similar in shape to a big horn, it is a veritable leg angle. Originated from the ancient horn instrument, it is one of the Buddhist temple instruments. It has been used in Tibetan Buddhist temples ever since.

2. Tongqin is also called Mangtong, Tongdong, Tongdong and Jiao Tong. Tibetan pipe piano means large volume. Mongolians call it Bi Li, while China people call it Big Horn, Long Horn and Small Bronze Horn. It is a very important bass instrument in the Lamaism band. This musical instrument has a history of at least 700 years in Tibetan areas, and it was first introduced into Inner Mongolia with Lamaism in the second half of16th century.