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The unique
culture and long history makes Lhasa in Tibet a
shining pearl on the snow-covered plateau. Being the
Tibetan center of Buddhism throughout the centuries,
Lhasa boasts row upon row of magnificent Buddhist
buildings, including the well-known
Jokhang Temple,
Drepung Monastery,
Sera Monastery and
Ganden
Monastery.
Ganden Monastery
Located on Wangbur Mountain, on the southern bank of
Lhasa River in Tagtse county, 57 kilometers to Lhasa,
the Ganden Monastery is one of the largest Buddhist
monasteries in Tibet. It was built by Tsongkhapa
(1357–1419), a famous teacher of Tibetan Buddhism
and the founder of Gelugpa school of Tibetan
Buddhism.
Together with the Sera Monastery and the Drepung
Monastery, Ganden Monastery is one of the "Three
Great Temples" in Lhasa. The Buddha Painting
Unfolding Festival which is one of the grandest
Buddhist activities held in the monastery attracts
crowds of followers and visitors each year.
Chinese name of this monastery: Gan Dan Si
Transportation: taxi
sources: xinhua net |
