Art, literature, and music all contain elements of the prevailing Buddhist beliefs, and Buddhism itself has adopted a unique form in Tibet, influenced by the Bön tradition and other local beliefs. Buddhist missionaries who came mainly from India, Nepal and China introduced arts and customs from India and China. Tibetan Buddhism has exerted a particularly strong influence on Tibetan culture since its introduction in the seventh century. While influenced by neighboring cultures from China, India, and Nepal, the Himalayan region's remoteness and inaccessibility have preserved distinct local influences, and stimulated the development of its distinct culture. Tibet developed a distinct culture due to its geographic and climatic conditions. Tibetan Gelug monk and sand mandala Prayer flags Woodblock printing The Image of Tibetan prayer flags Wind Horse ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Please improve the article by adding information on neglected viewpoints, or discuss the issue on the talk page. This article may be unbalanced towards certain viewpoints.