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Ramoche Monastery is situated in the northwest of Lhasa, covering a total
area of 4000 square meters (one acre). This temple is one of the key
cultural relic protection sites of the Tibet Autonomous Region as well as
a hot attraction in Lhasa.
The original building complex has a strong Tang architecture influence,
for it was first built by Han Chinese architects in the middle of the 7th
century (during the Tang Dynasty). Han Princess Wencheng took charge of
this project and ordered the temple be erected facing east to show her
homesickness.
Ramoche Monastery fell into ruins and went through many reconstructions -
only the Buddha palace on the first floor is left in its original state.
The present temple is the result of the large restoration of 1986. The
main building in the temple has three stories. The first story includes
an atrium, a scripture hall, and a Buddha palace with winding corridors.
The third story was the bedroom once reserved for Dalai Lama. Upon
entering the main building, one can see the ten pillars holding some of
the remaining Tibetan relics such as the encased lotus flowers, coiling
cloud, jewelry, and particular Tibetan Characters. The golden peak of the
temple with the Han-style upturned eave can be seen from any direction in
Lhasa city. Needless to say, the temple is a wonderful example of the
combination of Han and Tibetan architectural styles.
One of the temple's prized artifacts is the life-sized statue of the
12-year-old Sakyamuni. The Wencheng Princess brought it from the capital
Chang'an during the Tang Dynasty. As one of the precious cultural relics
of Tibet, the statue is now placed in Jokhang Temple (Da Zhao Si), 500
meters (0.31mile) south of Ramoche Monastery. Residing within the Ramoche
Monastery is the life-sized statue of the 8-year-old Sakyamuni. Carried
into Tibet by the Nepalese Chizun Princess, this figure is regarded as
the greatest saint in Ramoche Monastery.
Nowadays, the temple has become the very place for the Tibetan monks to
study the Mi Zong (one of the sect of Buddhism).
Admission Fee: CNY 20
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