Nyethang Drolma Lhakhang Temple

The temple features a symmetrical structure with a long open porch and includes three small chapels, a library, and meditation rooms on the second floor.

Built in 1055, the temple gained prominence when Indian master Atisha settled there in 1040 and taught Buddhist principles until his death in 1054.

The temple houses 21 life-size bronze statues of Tara in the sutra-chanting chapel, along with paintings created using natural white, blue, green, and red pigments.

Located 33 kilometers from Lhasa and accessible via the Qüshü-Nepal Highway, the temple welcomes visitors interested in Buddhist architecture and religious artifacts.

The temple survived the Cultural Revolution due to direct intervention from Premier Zhou Enlai, preserving its collection of ancient manuscripts and clay statues.

Location: Qüxü County

Inception: 1055

GPS coordinates: 29.52940,90.94970

Latest update: March 12, 2025 16:13