Rakhadrak Hermitage, Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
Description
Rakhadrak Hermitage sits on a mountain slope at high elevation in the Tibetan Autonomous Region, blending traditional architecture with the surrounding landscape. The buildings are made of stone and surrounded by prayer flags that flutter in the mountain air.
History
The monastery was founded several centuries ago as a meditation site and has kept this role to the present. Its story is tied to the spread of Tibetan Buddhism across the region over time.
Culture
This is an active prayer center where daily ceremonies unfold and monks share spiritual teachings with visiting practitioners. Prayer flags and ritual objects shape the daily rhythm of the hermitage.
Practical
A visit requires special permits that need to be arranged before you arrive. The best time to visit is between April and October, when the weather is more stable.
Did you know?
The hermitage holds a collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts stored in traditional wooden cases within the meditation halls. These texts bear witness to a long tradition of study and preservation at this location.
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