Thrangu Monastery, Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yushu, China
The monastery consists of two main buildings situated 70 meters apart on different elevations in the mountainous region of Qinghai province.
Founded in 1150 by the Seventh Karmapa, Thrangu Monastery developed into a center of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.
The monastery features traditional Tibetan architecture with gilded Buddha statues and detailed murals depicting the stories of previous Karmapa Lamas.
Following the 2010 earthquake damage, the monastery relocated to a new site near Mahavairocana Temple with support from the Chinese government.
Eight stone stupas line the pathway to the monastery, while ancient rock inscriptions in Tibetan and Chinese languages mark the surrounding landscape.
Inception: 1150
GPS coordinates: 32.95833,97.01667
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:10
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