The article discusses the age old cultural relationship between Nepal and Tibet. The wedding of Nepali king Amsuverma's daughter Bhrikuti to Songtsen Gampo, Nepali Buddhist scholars prominent role in the development of Buddhism in Tibet, and illustrations of Nepalese contributions found in chronicles proves the close cultural ties between Nepal and Tibet. The article also describes the Zhamarpa (Zhwa dmar pa) lamas of Tibet. The Zhamarpa's central monastery was located at Stod lung tsur phug in central Tibet and is also called Byang yangs pa can. The Zhamarpa had a very special, close, and continual relationship with the people and government of Nepal so it is one of the most important issues in the study of Nepal-Tibet bilateral relations. It also discusses the relations of the tenth Zhamarpa Chos grub rgya mtsho with Nepal as one of the most important of Nepal-Tibet relationships in history. The article includes 3 leaves of plates and 5 appendices containing letters. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2006-10-24)