Keutsang Hermitage

Keutsang Hermitage stands on a hillside above the main cemetery of Lhasa, featuring multiple entry gates and a double-storied temple with an assembly hall.

The original cave monastery collapsed due to landslides, leading to the construction of a new hermitage that was later destroyed in 1959 and rebuilt in 1992.

Twenty-five monks maintain dual status with Sera Monastery, performing monthly memorization examinations of ritual texts and participating in traditional ceremonies throughout the year.

The monastery complex contains multiple temples with new installations, a Scripture Temple on the second floor, and accommodations for resident monks and visiting religious teachers.

The site originated as a meditation cave used by Tsongkhapa and other notable Buddhist teachers, with its name directly translating to cave in Tibetan language.

GPS coordinates: 29.70250,91.14917

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:56