Rakya Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Qinghai Province, China
The Rakya Monastery contains multiple prayer halls and living quarters spread across a large complex at an elevation of 3,000 meters.
Founded in 1769, the monastery became a center of Buddhist education and received national protection status for its contribution to Chinese heritage.
The monastery maintains traditional Tibetan Buddhist practices through daily rituals, meditation sessions, and religious ceremonies performed by resident monks.
The monastery opens its doors to visitors during daylight hours, with guided tours available in multiple languages through the main temple complex.
Within the monastery walls, monks create detailed sand mandalas using colored sand, following an ancient tradition that takes several weeks to complete.
Inception: 1769
GPS coordinates: 34.68903,100.65443
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:34
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