Friday, April 13, 2018

Tiibet

Samye Monastery.  Tibet, China.  Built in the 8th century, Samye Monastery was the first Buddhist monastery to be founded in Tibet. Samye…

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TIBET.

Built in the 8th century, Samye Monastery was the first Buddhist monastery to be founded in Tibet.
Samye is famous for its sacred mandala design: the central Temple symbolizes the legendary Mount Meru, center of the universe. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Tibetan Buddhists, some of whom travel on foot for weeks to reach it.


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