Tradruk Temple, Buddhist monastery in Nêdong District, China
Tradruk Temple is a Buddhist sanctuary in the Yarlung Valley covering about 4667 square meters and displaying traditional Tibetan architecture with multiple prayer halls. The building complex combines various structures that together create a religious space for ceremonies and worship.
The temple was founded in the 7th century during King Songtsen Gampo's reign and ranks as the second major geomantic site after Jokhang. Its establishment reflects the spread of Buddhist centers across Tibet during this pivotal era.
Inside the temple you can see fragments of original Buddha statues and a pearl-embroidered thangka depicting Princess Wencheng as White Tara. These religious artworks are central to worship and draw pilgrims who come to pay their respects.
The site functions year-round as an active Buddhist center with regular ceremonies and religious gatherings. Visitors should expect religious activities and wear respectful clothing if they wish to observe the proceedings.
According to regional tales, a lake with a five-headed dragon once occupied this site before the temple was built. This legend connects the place to mythological origins that remain alive in local stories today.
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