Ani Tsankhung Nunnery, Buddhist temple in Barkhor district, Lhasa, China.
The three-story yellow building contains a main hall with a Chenresig statue and includes living quarters for over one hundred Buddhist nuns.
Established in the 15th century by Kujor Tokden, the nunnery stands on the meditation site of 7th-century Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo.
The nunnery holds thirteen Thangkas from Ming and Qing dynasties depicting Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, representing centuries of Buddhist artistic traditions.
Visitors can experience traditional Tibetan cuisine at the outdoor restaurant, which serves noodles and dumplings during lunch hours at modest prices.
The meditation cave of King Songtsen Gampo remains preserved within the nunnery, maintained by three dedicated nuns who tend to oil lamps daily.
GPS coordinates: 29.68389,91.18083
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:35
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