Sangpu Neutok, Buddhist monastery in Central Tibet, China.
Sangpu Neutok is a monastery with two educational colleges positioned on upper valley slopes several kilometers from Lushon Village. The complex contains buildings arranged for teaching and residential purposes, serving both monks and students.
The monastery was founded in 1072 by Ngok Lekpai Sherab and expanded in the 11th century through the work of his nephew Ngok Lotsawa Loden Sherab. These early decades established it as an important learning institution.
The site reflects how different Buddhist traditions coexist within its teachings, blending approaches from Kadam, Sakya, and Gelug schools that visitors can observe in daily practices. This religious diversity shaped how monks and students engage with their studies across generations.
Visiting requires permits and travel arrangements from Lhasa that should be obtained before departing. The remote location means longer travel times and visitors should prepare for high altitude and climate conditions.
Between the 11th and 14th centuries, the site developed into a major center for Buddhist philosophical studies on the Tibetan plateau. This period established it as a destination where scholars from across the region traveled to share knowledge.
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