Tsurphu Monastery, Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Doilungdêqên District, China.
The monastery stands at 4,300 meters above sea level, featuring thick stone walls and traditional architectural elements across its 300-square-meter complex.
Founded in 1189 by Düsum Khyenpa, the First Karmapa Lama, Tsurphu Monastery became the main seat of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.
The monastery contains residential quarters for monks who perform daily rituals, maintain sacred texts, and continue the practices of the Karma Kagyu tradition.
Visitors can reach the monastery by taking a morning bus from Lhasa, which departs between 7:00 and 8:00, with a return journey at 15:00.
The monastery includes a 4-kilometer kora trail that rises 150 meters, leading to springs, meditation caves, and religious monuments in the surrounding mountains.
Location: Doilungdêqên District
Inception: 1189
GPS coordinates: 29.72639,90.57556
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:29
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