Top 7 Monastery Buildings - Jokhang Temple

Much related to the religions Tibet is regarded as a very holy land of China. With the respect of Tibetan pilgrims and followers, monasteries have been constructed and almost full of everywhere of Tibet, all of which are the ways of Tibetans to enshrine and worship their devout spirit to Buddhism. The construction of monasteries has been gradually promoted and improved, which Tibetan architecture has also created a unique and national feature. The strong and pure mind to Buddhism religion of Tibetans are surprised to people very much.

Top 7 Monastery Buildings - Jokhang Temple

Hey. Do you know what is the relation between Lhasa city and Jokhang Temple? It is said that Johkang Temple successfully constructed then Lhasa city appeared.

Status: The most strongest spiritual force of Tibetan Buddhists.

Construction: AD 647

Feature: The most splendid Tibetan architecture

Treasure: a 12-year-old Shakyamuni Statue

Description: 1300 years ago, Tsizun princess, a wife of Songtsen Gampo, would like to construct a palace to reserve the 8-year-old Shakyamuni statue. Later Wencheng princess, another wife of Songtsen Gampo has decided the location of the palace by Yin and Yang method, i.e, the center of Lhasa city. 1000 white goats have been sacrificed to cover the whole lake. Hence a statue of white goat has been build in the Johkang Temple to get the respect and appreciation from people after finishing. After that, a 12-year-old statue of Shakyamuni Statue has been preserved well in this palace.

It covers a coverage of 25100 square meters with 108 religious halls inside as well as other treasures.