Jokhang Temple Monastery...
"... is located on Barkhor Square in Lhasa. It was built during the reign of king Songsten Gampo (605?-650 CE) to celebrate his marriage with Chinese Tang Dynasty princess Wencheng, who was a Buddhist.
During the Bon period of Tibet the temple was (and sometimes still is), called the 'Tsuklakang' (Tsulag Khang) — 'House of Religious Science' or 'House of Wisdom.' It is more commonly known today as the Jokhang, which means the 'House of the Buddha'.
During the Bon period of Tibet the temple was (and sometimes still is), called the 'Tsuklakang' (Tsulag Khang) — 'House of Religious Science' or 'House of Wisdom.' It is more commonly known today as the Jokhang, which means the 'House of the Buddha'.
For most Tibetans it is the most sacred and important temple in Tibet. It is in some regards pan-sectarian, but is presently controlled by the Gelug school.
Along with the Potala Palace, it is probably the most popular tourist attraction in Lhasa. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace," and a spiritual centre of Lhasa.
This temple has remained a key center of Buddhist pilgrimage for centuries. It was sacked several times by the Mongols, but the building survived. In the past several centuries the temple complex was expanded and now covers an area of about 25,000 sq. meters."
Text in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jokhang_Temple_Monastery
posted by o. at 2:21 PM
2 Comments:
é bom ver que os pavimentos superiores estão arranjados heheheh Quando fomos lá um grupo de jovens andavam a arranjá-los de maneira tradicional, de um lado para o outro, para que o piso ficasse bem calcado :)
tenho fotos dessa mesma "operação" noutros templos... era fantástico... de um lado para o outro sempre a calcar... sempre a cantar... lindo!
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