Kumbum Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Huangzhong District, China.
The complex spans 450,000 square meters with palace buildings and flat-roofed structures arranged around a central Great Golden Hall containing a silver stupa.
Established in 1560 at the birthplace of Tsongkhapa, founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, the monastery developed into a major religious center.
The monastery houses four academic colleges dedicated to Buddhist philosophy, tantric practices, astronomy, and traditional Tibetan medicine.
Located 25 kilometers southwest of Xining city, the monastery features multiple prayer halls, assembly buildings, and living quarters for resident monks.
The monastery exhibits three distinct artistic specialties: butter sculptures, murals, and applique thangkas, representing centuries of Tibetan craftsmanship.
Location: Huangzhong District
Inception: 1560
GPS coordinates: 36.49011,101.56712
Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:53
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