Experts' Choice Award Sera Monastery
5 expert reviews
“These monks in training gather in large groups arguing over Buddhist philosophies and testing each other's knowledge of their belief system.”
– Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet "About 5km north of Lhasa, Sera was founded in 1419 by a disciple of Tsongkhapa as one of Lhasa's two great Gelugpa monasteries." Full review
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Don't miss the fine, hour-long kora (pilgrim circuit) around the exterior of the monastery.
Lonely Planet "This college dates back to the original founding of the monastery. The central image of the impressive main hall is a copper Sakyamuni, flanked by Jampa and Jampelyang." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"One of the best places to immerse yourself in Tibetan Buddhism is the Sera Monastery. Situated about 5 miles north of central Lhasa, this monastery is one of the most important in Lhasa...." Full review
Frommer's "This major Geluk monastery was founded in the early 15th century by Sakya Yeshe, a disciple of Tsongkapa...most visitors are drawn to Sera by the lively debates held in the Sera Je Tratsang Courtyard" Full review
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