Thrangu Monastery, Tibetan Buddhist monastery in China
Thrangu Monastery is an important educational and spiritual center in Kham.
Founded in 1150, Thrangu Monastery has a history spanning almost a millennium.
It embodies the rich heritage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.
Pilgrims visit the monastery for its numerous religious festivals throughout the year.
Houses a massive 22-meter-high golden statue of Buddha Shakyamuni.
Inception: 1150
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