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Sera Monastery Review

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The Sala Temple, known as the Sala Mahayana Temple, is one of the six main monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. With Zhebeng Temple and Gandan Temple, the three major temples in Lhasa are the latest of the three. Sala Temple is a national key cultural relic protection unit, located at the foot of Salahuzi Mountain, 3 km north suburb of Lhasa, surrounded by willow forests. Since ancient times, it has been a place for living monks to preach sutras. There are many small monasteries surrounded by Pubujue Temple, Mijongreniku Temple, Gongbasa Temple, Papenggang Temple, Zaxi Qulin Temple, Qusang Temple and Guru Temple. There are also Zhukang Riqu, Lue Temple behind the monastery. La Zeding Temple and so on. The most famous place of the Sala Temple is the Braid Sutra, which starts at 3:00 p.m. every day for two and a half hours. There are three braid Sutra halls in the Sala Temple. I went to the largest place at that time. The tourist ticket of the Sala Temple is 50 yuan, and Tibetans have no tickets. Let me say "Braided Sutras" It's a pair of lamas, one standing and one sitting, one to one braided Sutras. Standing lamas hit their left hand with their right hand, said the topic of debate, pointed to the sitting lamas as if asking or answering questions. Sitting lamas would look up at the standing lamas to argue. So they would argue with each other repeatedly. This is what I understand "Braid Sutra". Maybe "Braid Sutra" is an improvement of ideological realm.

Sera Monastery

Posted: Mar 16, 2017
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  • DEVIL
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    Just in time for the annual law meeting of the New Year, I saw the big change, the support of people and other activities, the content is rich, and the tour guide Tashi explained in detail, warm and thoughtful, and we have almost three hours, very attentive!

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  • Michelle Okano Anzanello
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    This monastery is wonderful. Every day from 3 pm, except Saturdays, it is possible to witness the monks' debate.

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  • 喜欢猫的虎
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    The Sera Temple, together with Zhexuan Temple and Gandan Temple, is the latest of the three major temples in Lhasa. There is the most famous debate ceremony in Tibetan areas. The debate is held in the northernmost debate venue in the temple. There are a lot of people watching the debate, and you can occupy a good place early. Many temples of Sera have preserved older murals, it is best to bring a flashlight or headlight for easy appreciation. Tens of thousands of Buddha statues have been preserved in the temple, some locally made and a few brought from the mainland or India.

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    Posted: Sep 29, 2022
  • M29***24
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    Please explain very deeply, learn and understand, improve yourself, and wait for the debate, and it is also very refreshing.

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    Posted: Apr 23, 2024
  • 亡口月女凡
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    The tour guide is very good and commendable

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    Posted: Feb 7, 2024
  • M49***78
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    It’s a bit far from the city of Lhasa, but it’s good to have a direct bus. You have to arrive at 1 pm and you can see the monks in the temple!

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    Posted: Jul 29, 2023
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