Rakya Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Qinghai Province, China

Rakya Monastery is a large complex containing multiple prayer halls and living quarters built at an elevation of 3,000 meters (10,000 feet). The structures feature traditional Tibetan Buddhist architecture with distinctive decorative elements typical of the region.

Founded in 1769, the monastery became an important center for Buddhist education and spiritual learning in the region. Its designation as a nationally protected site recognizes its significant role in preserving Tibetan Buddhist heritage.

The monastery is also known as Gyachen Monastery; its first name, Tashi Gongde Ling, means "Auspicious Place of Broad Peace", and it was later renamed Ganden Tashi Chini. It belongs to the Gelug school, and its Tibetan name is written rwa rgya dgon.

Rakya Monastery stands in Lajia Town, Maqên County, Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, at roughly 3,000 m elevation on the road toward the Yellow River. The site is a protected national monument, so check locally before entering halls. Allow time for the climb between the prayer halls and living quarters, and bring sun protection for the exposed walkways.

Rakya Monastery is also known as Gyachen Monastery; its first name was Tashi Kunde Ling ("Auspicious Place of Broad Peace"), later changed to Ganden Tashi Rabten. It was listed as a Qinghai Provincial Cultural Relic Protection Unit on 15 September 1988 and as a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit in 2013.