Dorje Drak, Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Lhoka Prefecture, China
Located at an altitude of 3520 meters on the northern bank of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, Dorje Drak stands as one of the six main Nyingmapa monasteries in Tibet.
Established in 1610 by Rigdzin Ngakgi Wangpo, the monastery relocated to its current location in 1632 under pressure from the kings of Tsang.
The monastery maintains the Northern Treasures tradition, with forty resident monks performing regular ceremonies and preserving ancient Buddhist teachings and practices.
The monastery sits 18 kilometers east of the Gala Shan tunnel and bridge connecting to the airport, accessible through a maintained road from Samye Monastery.
Behind the monastery, a challenging ninety-minute kora path leads around a dorje-shaped rock to the ruins of Sengye Dzong overlooking sand dunes.
Inception: 1650
GPS coordinates: 29.32783,91.10805
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:00
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