Jokhang Temple is both the spiritual heart of the Holy City and is located in the main Tibetan commercial district. Originally constructed in the 7th century AD by a Tibetan king in honor of a Nepalese Princess he had married, it faces Nepal and is said to have been constructed to cover a large lake. The area around this temple has an incredible medieval carnival feeling to it. This is a pic of me in front of the temple with some pilgrims. On any given day and night, there are 100s of pilgrims circling (always clockwise) the temple and prostrating themselves - while being constantly scrutinized my heavily armed Chinese soldiers who are everywhere - including rooftops!
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Me near main entrance to Jokhang Temple - Tibetan Buddhists believe it to be the most holy site in Tibet.
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Me on top of 3rd roof of Jokhang Temple with Potala in background.
The Sera Monastery, built in 1419 (soon after construction was completed on the Drepung Monastery), has an assembly hall, 3 colleges (most monasteries house at least 1 college), and about 33 "houses" for monks.
286 - Lhasa Sera Monastery
287 - Monastery in background, Lhasa street in Foregroung
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