Kirti Gompa, Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Ngawa, China
The monastery stands at 3,200 meters elevation on the Tibetan plateau, featuring a grand Assembly Hall supported by 120 pillars and an 8-meter Maitreya statue.
Founded in 1472 by Rongpa Chenakpa, a disciple of Tsongkhapa, the monastery grew from a small branch to become the largest Tibetan Buddhist center in Ngawa.
The monastery includes multiple colleges dedicated to Buddhist studies, with the Dudul Chorten housing different chapels for various Buddhist deities.
The monastery population decreased from 2,500 to 600 monks after 2011, with current visitors requiring special permissions to access the religious complex.
The north wall of the monastery displays a large statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, while the interior contains the Chokhang Offering Chapel and residence of Kirti Rinpoche.
Inception: 1870
GPS coordinates: 32.91379,101.69331
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:26
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