Sera Utsé Hermitage, Buddhist hermitage near Sera Monastery, Tibet, China
The hermitage stands at an elevation of 4,100 meters on a mountain behind Sera Monastery, offering views over the city of Lhasa.
Established in 1705 by Drubkhang Gelek Gyatso, the hermitage marks a location where Buddhist master Tsongkhapa conducted meditation retreats in the 14th century.
The two-story chapel contains a dedicated shrine to Pehar, a Tibetan spirit, and houses metal images of Buddhist figures for religious practices.
Visitors can reach the hermitage through a 90-minute walk from Tsongkhapa's hermitage, following trails that wind through granite rock formations.
The site maintains meditation huts and a Dharma enclosure where monks study texts and practice contemplation in the mountain's natural environment.
GPS coordinates: 29.72600,91.16800
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:32
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