Today is Tibetan Monastery Day! We will explore Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Both sites are not only sacred religious centers, but also treasure troves of history and art. We promise it will give you an unforgettable experience!
In the morning, you will visit Drepung Monastery, the Tibet's largest temple. Please follow us on a leisurely ascent to visit the Main Assembly Hall, the four great Tratsang, and beautiful murals and thangkas. Among the serenity and solemnity, feel the weight of faith and the sediment of history.
After lunch and a short rest, we will head to Sera Monastery in northern Lhasa. Monks gather in the shaded debate courtyard. They are clapping, questioning, and debating to strengthen their understanding of Buddhist philosophy, and it’s a lively and intellectually charged spectacle. You could observe quietly with absorbing the unique educational atmosphere and the monks’ enthusiastic pursuit of wisdom.
As today’s monastery visits come to a close, we hope the impressive architecture of Drepung and the spirited debates of Sera have provided you with a comprehensive understanding of Tibet’s religious culture. The guide will accompany you to a local restaurant. Carry this sense of peace and sensibility with you and enjoy your welcome night in Lhasa.