Zhabten Lhakhang monastery,Tibet, Labrang

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Tsokchen Dukhang Tosamling monastery in the foreground and Zhabten Lhakhang monastery in the background.
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In the town of Labrang (Sangchu county capital) The monastery complex dominates the northern part of the village. The white walls and golden roofs feature a blend of Tibetan architectural styles. The Labrang Tashikyil monastery contains 18 halls, six institutes of learning, a golden stupa, a sutra debate area, and houses nearly 60,000 sutras. There once were more than 2000 monks in residence, but now only 500, due to a twelve year closure starting in 1958. It has a Buddhist museum with a large collection of Buddha statues, sutras and murals. In addition, a large amount of Tibetan language books, including books on history is available for purchase, together with medicines, calendars, music and art objects.
The Great temples and colleges of Labrang Tashikyil were constructed by Jamyang Zhepa and his successors (starting building in 1709)

The monastery today is an important place for Buddhist ceremonies and activities. From 4 to 17 January and 26 June to 15 July (these dates may change according to the lunar calendar), the great Buddhist ceremony will be held with Buddha-unfolding, sutra enchanting, praying, sutra debates, etc.

The monks are extremely friendly to foreigners, and used every opportunity to practice their basic English which in most cases is self-taught. Accommodation is easy to find and a great variety of articles and souvenirs are available. Although the region is mostly rural and pastoral (including yak and other animal rearing), tourism is growing rapidly mainly due to the monastery.
Recent events
In March 2008 there were protests by monks from Labrang Monastery as well as by other ethnic Tibetans linked to previous protests and rioting that broke out in Lhasa.
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Taken in: 中國 / 甘肃省 / 拉卜楞镇 (show map)

Taken on: September 30, 2009

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