Tibet Treasure - Samye Monastery
by Rose

December27

If you are very interested in the folk culture, if you want to get close to the unique religion nationality, Tibet will be an ideal choice. With loads of mysteries and colorful painting, Tibet treasure – Samye Monastery has attracted a lot of tourists recent years with its unique tranquil and a kind f purity. After this Tibet tour, every visitor will thumb up for its special history and turbulence appearance. Today I would give you some detail information about this sole area.

Unique History of Tibet Samye Monastery
Tibet Samye MonasteryFirst Temple Built in Tibet, Samye Monastery

As the first temple built in Tibet and the first complete with three Buddhist jewels of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, Samye Monastery has undergone profound history. In the past when it was started to build, the Detsen who was the Tubo Kingdom, made much contribution on this huge project. It is said that when this temple was finished, this Kingdom took part in the foundation of the finishing ceremony and then ordained seven descendants of blue blood to cultivate in this temple. Later, they became the first group of monks to live at this temple. After that, Buddhism became widespread in Tibet this holy land and created a kind of splendid culture.

Fabulous Layout of Tibet Samye Monastery
Tibet Samye MonasteryArchitecture of Samye Monastery

Tibet tour coming here, you would be first by its grandiose and complicated construction deeply. This kind of building construction was the reflection of the universe described in the sutras exactly. The central world Mount Meru is represented by the majestic Wuzi Hall. Also, this huge building project followed the Moon and Sun saying. The Sun and Moon hall located in the north and south were the position location of the Sun and Moon in the Universe. This large center hall was surrounded by four larger hall and eight smaller halls. This establishment is the representative of four large continents and eight small continents. Every corner was located different color Pagodas which guard the dharma like the Heavenly Kings.

Meaningful Tips of exploring Tibet Samye Monastery
Because Samye Monastery is located at the foot of Mount Haibu Rishen, you could explore there by a regular bus from Lhasa to Samye Ferry. Then cross the river by boat or bridge. After that, take the special Monastery bus to get there. If you want to photograph a fabulous view, the mountain top is an ideal place. Dlicious restaurants and dinning house are surrounded there to entertain you.

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