By Archisha Yadav | August 28, 2024
Located in Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang Monastery is the largest in India. It is home to over 450 monks and plays a significant role in Tibetan Buddhism.
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Founded in 1409 by Tsongkhapa, Ganden Monastery is one of the ‘great three’ Gelug university monasteries of Tibet. It is situated on Wangbur Mountain.
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Once the largest monastery in the world, Drepung Monastery is in Lhasa, Tibet. It was home to nearly 10,000 monks before the mid-20th century.
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Located in Shigatse, Tibet, Tashilhunpo Monastery is the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama. It has a vast collection of religious texts and relics.
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Labrang Monastery, located in Gansu, China, is one of the most important monasteries outside Tibet. It houses the largest number of monks among the Tibetan Buddhist monasteries.
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Situated in Ladakh, Thiksey Monastery is a twelve-story complex that hosts many Buddhist relics. It's known for its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa.
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Rongbuk Monastery, located near the base of Mount Everest in Tibet, is the highest monastery in the world. It offers stunning views of Everest and is a place of spiritual significance.
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Hemis Monastery in Ladakh, India, is known for its annual Hemis festival. It is one of the largest and wealthiest monasteries in Ladakh.
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Located in Nepal, Shechen Monastery is one of the six primary monasteries of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It is renowned for its beautiful murals and spiritual teachings.
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Located at the foot of Mount Sinai, St. Catherine's Monastery is one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world. It has a vast collection of ancient manuscripts.
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