iWalkTashilumpo Monastery is about 13,000 feet above sea level. The air is rarified and the sunlight is strong.
At the gate of Tashilumpo Monastery, I already feel it’s special.
Tashilumpo Monastery, as a Geluk School established by the first Dalai Lama in 1447, is the seat of the sizeable Panchen Lama sect, Tibetan Buddhism’s second leading religious group.
This is a kind of tree only live at Tibet, But a lot in Tashilumpo Monastery.
All stones on Tashilumpo Monastery’s floor were taken by hand far away from Himalayas.
Monks live in these kind of beautful White house.
In the afternoon, you may lucky to enjoy chanting in the ancient Assembly Hall (Dukhang).
Red houses are used as office.
There are many little children monks, some is still very shy.
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Tashilumpo Monastery(Zhashi lunbu Si) Travel Tips
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Tashilunpo Monastery Travel Tips:
Tashilunpo Monastery represents the Tibetan super architecture art in the Last Tibetan spirit.
The first Dalai Lama and a most outstanding disciple of Tsong Khapa founded Tashilhunpo Monastery in 1477. Tashilhunpo is the seat of the Panchen Lama since the Fourth Panchen Lama took charge in the monastery, and there are now nearly 800 lamas.
Location: Tashilunpo Monastery is located on the southern slope of the Nyima Mountain to the west of the Shigatse city. you can take a walk to the monastery.
Ticket: RMB 55 Yuan.If you come during some important Tibetan festivals, such as Tibetan New Year, you may enter for free. No discount for students.
Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat, summer 9am-12:30pm and 4-6pm; winter 10am-noon and 3-6pm
Ordinary you need at least three hours for a Visit.
Note:
1. Pictures taking is restricted. But you抎 better firstly ask the lamas for permission and pay for it.
2. The Thangka Wall sits northeast of the monastery. On April fourteenth of Tibetan calendar every year, gigantic thangkas of Buddha will be displayed on the wall.
3. The Buddha Exhibit Festival (Buddha Basking) is also a famous festival both in and out of Tibet. Every year from May fourteenth to sixteenth, three Buddha will be exhibited per day.
4. Lots of the rooms in the monastery are locked. You can ask the lama to open for you(although not everyone can succeed, you can have a try!).
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