Keutsang Hermitage

Keutsang Hermitage is a Buddhist monastery on a hillside above the main cemetery of Lhasa with multiple entry gates and a two-story temple featuring an assembly hall. The complex houses several temples with modern installations, a Scripture Temple on the upper floor, and living quarters for resident monks and visiting teachers.

The original cave monastery was destroyed by landslides, leading to construction of a new complex that was destroyed in 1959 and rebuilt in 1992. These reconstructions show the long process of restoration after periods of disruption.

The site is associated with meditation by important Buddhist teachers and functions as a place for regular ritual practices. Monks perform ceremonies here throughout the year that shape the spiritual life of the community.

The monastery is accessible by climbing a hillside where visitors can explore multiple temples and the Scripture Temple. Plan enough time to see the different areas as the complex spreads across several levels.

The name translates literally to cave in Tibetan and refers to the original use of the site for meditation. Early Buddhist teachers used this natural formation for their spiritual practice before the built complex developed.

GPS coordinates: 29.70250,91.14917

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21