Thursday 10 May 2007

Rezheng Temple

Established by TsongTunpa in 1057 and located in Lingzhou county, it’s the first and most important Temple of Gedan sect, as a branch of Buddhism, it spread all over Tibet rapidly.

The whole temple holds an area about 25mu, the main hall has three floors, the first floor is the big praying hall surrounded by several smaller ones. There are lots of Buddha’s status and Buddhism classics in it. Part of the temple was destroyed in 1951’s earthquake.

1 comment:

Speedcat Hollydale said...

The "Build" dates to these temples are mind blowing. Old - yes sir.

Speedy