![Main entrance, Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760027.ixNvutAQ.TibetOct082048.jpg) Main entrance, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery was founded in 1418](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760031.Bmc4NodJ.TibetOct082049.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery was founded in 1418 |
![The main gate to Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760055.WuqJ7QcS.TibetOct082057.jpg) The main gate to Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Thangka wall of Pelkor Chöde Monastery used during festivals](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760013.uuRpWQFm.TibetOct082041.jpg) Thangka wall of Pelkor Chöde Monastery used during festivals |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery thangka wall](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760041.uyUwgysn.TibetOct082053.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery thangka wall |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760045.073NVDpT.TibetOct082054.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Tiger guarding the main gateway to Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760053.92nJVXzl.TibetOct082056.jpg) Tiger guarding the main gateway to Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Top of the Gyantse Kumbum, Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760058.HGNSrurX.TibetOct082058.jpg) Top of the Gyantse Kumbum, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Walking around the ancient walls surrounding Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760061.3qlXZzjP.TibetOct082059.jpg) Walking around the ancient walls surrounding Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery from outside the southwestern wall](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760064.5aUxRpGq.TibetOct082062.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery from outside the southwestern wall |
![Gyantse Kumbum with the Pelkor Chöde Monastery thangka wall](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760068.dQHVl0ZC.TibetOct082063.jpg) Gyantse Kumbum with the Pelkor Chöde Monastery thangka wall |
![Monk walking along the walls of Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760070.u50TNNvC.TibetOct082064.jpg) Monk walking along the walls of Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery is a veritable fortress in its own right](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760073.JAtrQIkU.TibetOct082065.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery is a veritable fortress in its own right |
![The wall along the northern rim of Pelkor Chöde Monastery seen from the southwest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760077.JinhnJuT.TibetOct082070.jpg) The wall along the northern rim of Pelkor Chöde Monastery seen from the southwest |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery houses 3 sects of Tibetan Buddhism, Gelugpa, Sakyapa and Kadampa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760080.JBxVAdpU.TibetOct082071.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery houses 3 sects of Tibetan Buddhism, Gelugpa, Sakyapa and Kadampa |
![Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760083.eH2mXAca.TibetOct082072.jpg) Gyantse Kumbum |
![Massive watchtower at the northwest corner of Pelkor Chöde's fortifications](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760087.MJOWJILq.TibetOct082077.jpg) Massive watchtower at the northwest corner of Pelkor Chöde's fortifications |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760090.mdj1KJBu.TibetOct082080.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![The northern wall of Pelkor Chöde Monastery seen from the northwest](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760093.5jZFZPQZ.TibetOct082101.jpg) The northern wall of Pelkor Chöde Monastery seen from the northwest |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery north wall with autumn foliage](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105760097.VRiMzxoI.TibetOct082102.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery north wall with autumn foliage |
![Thangka wall of Pelkor Chöde Monastery seen from the southeast in the late afternoon](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801813.jKmgFVMF.TibetOct082157.jpg) Thangka wall of Pelkor Chöde Monastery seen from the southeast in the late afternoon |
![Southeast corner of the fortifications of Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801814.DehIgqlA.TibetOct082158.jpg) Southeast corner of the fortifications of Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![The southeast corner of Pelkor Chöde Monastery from the south](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801818.sQmROOPN.TibetOct082163.jpg) The southeast corner of Pelkor Chöde Monastery from the south |
![The eastern wall of Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801815.IXCROV0K.TibetOct082159.jpg) The eastern wall of Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801816.I181sXGJ.TibetOct082161.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801820.o772HJFt.TibetOct082170.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801821.HGOOxKM8.TibetOct082172.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801822.yqO0oDVl.TibetOct082190.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801824.Ty2YbRZx.TibetOct082191.jpg) Gyantse Kumbum |
![Returning the next morning to visit Pelkor Chöde with the guide](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801825.kpEzQ4hz.TibetOct082221.jpg) Returning the next morning to visit Pelkor Chöde with the guide |
![Gelugpa Tratsangs (colleges) Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801827.u6R6tOx9.TibetOct082224.jpg) Gelugpa Tratsangs (colleges) Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![The Assembly Hall of Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801828.WcGAiu95.TibetOct082225.jpg) The Assembly Hall of Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Gyantse Kumbum - 1427](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801829.B2O4A2Sx.TibetOct082226.jpg) Gyantse Kumbum - 1427 |
![Assemby Hall and Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801830.Rxn4a85f.TibetOct082228.jpg) Assemby Hall and Kumbum |
![Large statues of the four Heavenly Kings guarding the veranda to the Assemby Hall](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801833.kfKP454W.TibetOct082231.jpg) Large statues of the four Heavenly Kings guarding the veranda to the Assemby Hall |
![Yülkhorsung, Heavenly King of the East (white)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801834.sxK1Qhzl.TibetOct082233.jpg) Yülkhorsung, Heavenly King of the East (white) |
![Yülkhorsung, Heavenly King of the North (yellow)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801835.Sj5XM5lC.TibetOct082234.jpg) Yülkhorsung, Heavenly King of the North (yellow) |
![Phakyepo, Heavenly King of the South (blue)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801836.KBu4lWwK.TibetOct082237.jpg) Phakyepo, Heavenly King of the South (blue) |
![Phakyepo, Heavenly King of the South (blue)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801831.sz9p7Imk.TibetOct082229.jpg) Phakyepo, Heavenly King of the South (blue) |
![Entrance to the Assemby Hall of Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801832.i19lMvuY.TibetOct082230.jpg) Entrance to the Assemby Hall of Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![The Dukhang, or Main Assemby Hall, or Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801899.M9wplrqs.TibetOct082277.jpg) The Dukhang, or Main Assemby Hall, or Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Assemby Hall (Dukhang) with 48 columns and rows of benches for the monks with heavy blankets to keep them warm](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801837.yuneHwth.TibetOct082239.jpg) Assemby Hall (Dukhang) with 48 columns and rows of benches for the monks with heavy blankets to keep them warm |
![Assembly Hall, Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801914.ynldX3JU.TibetOct082306.jpg) Assembly Hall, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Giant drum, Assembly Hall, Pelkor Chöde](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801915.45LNqSQB.TibetOct082307.jpg) Giant drum, Assembly Hall, Pelkor Chöde |
![Yak butter sculptures in front of the Future Buddha](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801838.KMMnoGmJ.TibetOct082240.jpg) Yak butter sculptures in front of the Future Buddha |
![Maitreya, the Future Buddha](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801839.fKwAKZkN.TibetOct082241.jpg) Maitreya, the Future Buddha |
![Yak butter and barley flour sculptures called Tormas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801840.NpYkS3VI.TibetOct082242.jpg) Yak butter and barley flour sculptures called Tormas |
![Tormas - sculptures made of flour and butter](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801841.PMKCT402.TibetOct082243.jpg) Tormas - sculptures made of flour and butter |
![Maitreya, the Future Buddha](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801842.MvVHBgo8.TibetOct082244.jpg) Maitreya, the Future Buddha |
![Maitreya, the Future Buddha, with tormas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801896.wDjmVIwn.TibetOct082272.jpg) Maitreya, the Future Buddha, with tormas |
![Colossal statue of Maitreya, the Future Buddha, Dukhang, Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801897.416aAeij.TibetOct082273.jpg) Colossal statue of Maitreya, the Future Buddha, Dukhang, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Colossal Buddha foot, Dukhang (main assembly hall)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801898.FVUgFvrv.TibetOct082276.jpg) Colossal Buddha foot, Dukhang (main assembly hall) |
![Ancient murals around the walls of the Dukhang (main assembly hall) of Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801900.QZVbGHwZ.TibetOct082278.jpg) Ancient murals around the walls of the Dukhang (main assembly hall) of Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Mural faded and darkened with age, Pelkor Chöde assemby hall](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801901.DniBZchT.TibetOct082279.jpg) Mural faded and darkened with age, Pelkor Chöde assemby hall |
![Inner chapel (Tsangkhang) with two-story high statues of the Boddhisatvas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801844.C0iJ1ogL.TibetOct082250.jpg) Inner chapel (Tsangkhang) with two-story high statues of the Boddhisatvas |
![Inner chapel (Tsangkhang) Pelkor Chöde](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801843.X1qISgyx.TibetOct082249.jpg) Inner chapel (Tsangkhang) Pelkor Chöde |
![Inner chapel (Tsangkhang) Pelkor Chöde](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801845.RUzchs6z.TibetOct082251.jpg) Inner chapel (Tsangkhang) Pelkor Chöde |
![Standing bodhisattvas, Tsangkhang, Pelkor Chöde](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801846.zGMCG5Jy.TibetOct082252.jpg) Standing bodhisattvas, Tsangkhang, Pelkor Chöde |
![Inner chapel (Tsangkhang)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801848.eyVwY7Cg.TibetOct082255.jpg) Inner chapel (Tsangkhang) |
![Bodhisattvas, inner chapel (Tsangkhang) Pelkor Chöde](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801849.QPuPW7t2.TibetOct082256.jpg) Bodhisattvas, inner chapel (Tsangkhang) Pelkor Chöde |
![Sakyamuni, the Present Buddha, inner chapel](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801847.uAVFWdii.TibetOct082254.jpg) Sakyamuni, the Present Buddha, inner chapel |
![Maitreya, the Future Buddha, inner chapel](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801850.7yLPKpEq.TibetOct082259.jpg) Maitreya, the Future Buddha, inner chapel |
![Maitreya, the Future Buddha, with a photograph of the Official 11th Panchen Lama](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801852.YKXm8WzG.TibetOct082264.jpg) Maitreya, the Future Buddha, with a photograph of the Official 11th Panchen Lama |
![Inner chapel (Tsangkhang) Pelkor Chöde](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801851.wxjQgHiF.TibetOct082261.jpg) Inner chapel (Tsangkhang) Pelkor Chöde |
![Inner chapel (Tsangkhang) Pelkor Chöde](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801853.XIqJ2WKc.TibetOct082266.jpg) Inner chapel (Tsangkhang) Pelkor Chöde |
![Tea pots in the inner chapel, Pelkor Chöde](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801892.OITMp1Wy.TibetOct082267.jpg) Tea pots in the inner chapel, Pelkor Chöde |
![Inner chapel (Tsangkhang) Pelkor Chöde](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801893.buOVbpyd.TibetOct082269.jpg) Inner chapel (Tsangkhang) Pelkor Chöde |
![Bodhisattvas in the Tsangkhang illuminated by butter lamps](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801894.NtPpkTHi.TibetOct082270.jpg) Bodhisattvas in the Tsangkhang illuminated by butter lamps |
![Inner chapel (Tsangkhang) Pelkor Chöde](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801895.wTYbc8vB.TibetOct082271.jpg) Inner chapel (Tsangkhang) Pelkor Chöde |
![Maitreya, the Future Buddha, Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801902.RRAn2eVY.TibetOct082281.jpg) Maitreya, the Future Buddha, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Library of Tibetan scriptures in the Royal Chapel, Pelkor Chöde](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801903.TUZCAty8.TibetOct082285.jpg) Library of Tibetan scriptures in the Royal Chapel, Pelkor Chöde |
![Royal Chapel, Chögyal Lhakhang, to the right of the Assemby Hall](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801904.Q583w5ra.TibetOct082286.jpg) Royal Chapel, Chögyal Lhakhang, to the right of the Assemby Hall |
![Sakyapa lamas, including Chana Dorje and Sakyashribhadra](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801905.9ybNMptP.TibetOct082287.jpg) Sakyapa lamas, including Chana Dorje and Sakyashribhadra |
![Colossal 11-faced Chenresi, Royal Chapel (Chögyal Lhakhang) Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801906.z4jH2tdP.TibetOct082289.jpg) Colossal 11-faced Chenresi, Royal Chapel (Chögyal Lhakhang) Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Vajrapari - Protector Deity of Energy and Power with a Sakyapa lama, Royal Chapel (Chögyal Lhakhang)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801907.c6MXwTyI.TibetOct082290.jpg) Vajrapari - Protector Deity of Energy and Power with a Sakyapa lama, Royal Chapel (Chögyal Lhakhang) |
![Vajrapari - Protector Deity of Energy and Power](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801908.hOQiU1G3.TibetOct082294.jpg) Vajrapari - Protector Deity of Energy and Power |
![Stupa in a room off the Royal Chapel](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801909.zUuQZaar.TibetOct082298.jpg) Stupa in a room off the Royal Chapel |
![Library off the Royal Chapel with canonical texts with the oldest dating from the founding of the monastery in 1418](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801910.KOWxwZ6V.TibetOct082299.jpg) Library off the Royal Chapel with canonical texts with the oldest dating from the founding of the monastery in 1418 |
![Library of sacred texts, Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801913.9riZ52s1.TibetOct082302.jpg) Library of sacred texts, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Side chapel, off the Royal Chapel](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801911.7xUMjxXD.TibetOct082300.jpg) Side chapel, off the Royal Chapel |
![Intricately carved painted statues off the Royal Chapel, Pelkor Chöde](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801912.yT4KZY4X.TibetOct082301.jpg) Intricately carved painted statues off the Royal Chapel, Pelkor Chöde |
![Wheel of Life by the staircase leading to the upper level](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801916.lLj5KZ3V.TibetOct082308.jpg) Wheel of Life by the staircase leading to the upper level |
![Wheel of Life by the staircase leading to the upper level](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801917.hTGxtDWb.TibetOct082309.jpg) Wheel of Life by the staircase leading to the upper level |
![A three dimensional bronze mandela dedicated to Samvara, Lamdre Lagyu Chapel on the upper level receiving a new glass case](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801918.SI8880Tv.TibetOct082314.jpg) A three dimensional bronze mandela dedicated to Samvara, Lamdre Lagyu Chapel on the upper level receiving a new glass case |
![Upper level of the Main Assemby Hall, Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801920.F9dTSsVN.TibetOct082317.jpg) Upper level of the Main Assemby Hall, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Tratsang (college) of the Kadampa sect, Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801921.jtoK8gaL.TibetOct082318.jpg) Tratsang (college) of the Kadampa sect, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801922.pKW2AePl.TibetOct082321.jpg) Gyantse Kumbum |
![Gyantse Kumbum, founded in 1427 by a Gyantse prince](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801923.913AZqOP.TibetOct082327.jpg) Gyantse Kumbum, founded in 1427 by a Gyantse prince |
![Kumbum means one hundred thousand holy images](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801924.yb33wGMZ.TibetOct082328.jpg) Kumbum means "one hundred thousand holy images" |
![The Gyantse Kumbum is 35m tall with a gold dome](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801925.KDV34pgI.TibetOct082329.jpg) The Gyantse Kumbum is 35m tall with a gold dome |
![Kadampa Tratsang on the hill behind the Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801926.DJJBuxRR.TibetOct082330.jpg) Kadampa Tratsang on the hill behind the Kumbum |
![Gyantse Kumbum has 77 chapels on 9 levels](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801927.d0yECfLx.TibetOct082331.jpg) Gyantse Kumbum has 77 chapels on 9 levels |
![Auspicious symbology on the side of the Kumbum, Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801928.2dwUP2oB.TibetOct082332.jpg) Auspicious symbology on the side of the Kumbum, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Note the eyes of Buddha on the stupa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801929.mauiSZnn.TibetOct082333.jpg) Note the eyes of Buddha on the stupa |
![The Gyantse Kumbum is a 3-dimensional mandela](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801930.xmFhjaoT.TibetOct082334.jpg) The Gyantse Kumbum is a 3-dimensional mandela |
![(While I'm waiting, the guide is on the phone getting chewed out by her boss after my email to Beijing about inflexibility)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105801931.2Lu3GqjY.TibetOct082335.jpg) (While I'm waiting, the guide is on the phone getting chewed out by her boss after my email to Beijing about inflexibility) |
![The guide then asked me to fire her, but I refused](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802309.b6rD9CgP.TibetOct082336.jpg) The guide then asked me to fire her, but I refused |
![Exploring the 77 chapels on the 9 levels of the Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802320.tZOXyLgU.TibetOct082342.jpg) Exploring the 77 chapels on the 9 levels of the Gyantse Kumbum |
![Most of the statues inside the Kumbum were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution and these are modern replacements](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802323.r8Pjn0ec.TibetOct082343.jpg) Most of the statues inside the Kumbum were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution and these are modern replacements |
![The murals on the walls, like this White Tara, survived better](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802325.GF40VLUj.TibetOct082346.jpg) The murals on the walls, like this White Tara, survived better |
![Yellow Tara - wealth and prosperity - 1st level chapel, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802327.1uPiSw1Z.TibetOct082347.jpg) Yellow Tara - wealth and prosperity - 1st level chapel, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Öpagme (Amitabha) the Buddha of Limitless Light](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802329.WfOuvDsD.TibetOct082348.jpg) Öpagme (Amitabha) the Buddha of Limitless Light |
![Two-Armed Mahakala - Bernakchen (Black Coat) ?](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802332.l8gtnrt1.TibetOct082351.jpg) Two-Armed Mahakala - Bernakchen (Black Coat) ? |
![The Heavenly Kings, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802334.aCWZShfC.TibetOct082353.jpg) The Heavenly Kings, Gyantse Kumbum |
![White Tara, compassion, long life and healing](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802336.cTjUzRi9.TibetOct082354.jpg) White Tara, compassion, long life and healing |
![Mural, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802338.ngzWjFma.TibetOct082355.jpg) Mural, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Mural, 1st floor, north chapel, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802343.5OPlxrvu.TibetOct082361.jpg) Mural, 1st floor, north chapel, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Dipamkara, the Past Buddha, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802340.6m0kmox4.TibetOct082359.jpg) Dipamkara, the Past Buddha, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Southeast Asian-styled Kinnara](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802346.mzTeOUot.TibetOct082362.jpg) Southeast Asian-styled Kinnara |
![Mural of a White Tara, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802350.y6z7aifE.TibetOct082365.jpg) Mural of a White Tara, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Looking north from the first level of Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802353.OPBErk35.TibetOct082367.jpg) Looking north from the first level of Gyantse Kumbum |
![Mural of a protector deity, first level, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802356.2b4DGnL1.TibetOct082368.jpg) Mural of a protector deity, first level, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Gyantse Kumbum, 1st level](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802360.Hxi01Fv2.TibetOct082369.jpg) Gyantse Kumbum, 1st level |
![Red Tara (Kurukulla), Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802363.dDbShoBV.TibetOct082370.jpg) Red Tara (Kurukulla), Gyantse Kumbum |
![Guardian king protecting the way to the second level](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802366.6fFOtWcf.TibetOct082373.jpg) Guardian king protecting the way to the second level |
![White Tara, second level, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802370.9LOZ0PcJ.TibetOct082375.jpg) White Tara, second level, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Red Tara, 2nd level, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802373.HUmW9PfN.TibetOct082376.jpg) Red Tara, 2nd level, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Mural, 2nd level, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802376.HD5v1vkb.TibetOct082377.jpg) Mural, 2nd level, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Mural, 2nd level, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802380.59FUy6wH.TibetOct082378.jpg) Mural, 2nd level, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Walkway around the second level of the Gyantse Kumbum, Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802382.DhJeNAuI.TibetOct082381.jpg) Walkway around the second level of the Gyantse Kumbum, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Drölma - Green Tara, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802385.IdqvCnSv.TibetOct082382.jpg) Drölma - Green Tara, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Mural - 16 arms and 8 faces](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802387.X6VLKw1V.TibetOct082384.jpg) Mural - 16 arms and 8 faces |
![A small temple of the Gelugpa sect next to the Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802389.bBysIohl.TibetOct082385.jpg) A small temple of the Gelugpa sect next to the Gyantse Kumbum |
![2nd level, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802392.Nxm1sCzy.TibetOct082386.jpg) 2nd level, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Red Tara, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802396.iBNfDlQL.TibetOct082391.jpg) Red Tara, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Mural of a Green Tara, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802398.4Ipyjnge.TibetOct082396.jpg) Mural of a Green Tara, Gyantse Kumbum |
![2nd Level, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802399.bupclF2u.TibetOct082397.jpg) 2nd Level, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Looking up from the third level of the Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802400.lV0B60vE.TibetOct082399.jpg) Looking up from the third level of the Gyantse Kumbum |
![Öpagme (Amitabha) the Buddha of Limitless Light](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802401.EYwaqdFr.TibetOct082400.jpg) Öpagme (Amitabha) the Buddha of Limitless Light |
![Walkway around the 3rd level of the Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802402.FuxliJiB.TibetOct082401.jpg) Walkway around the 3rd level of the Gyantse Kumbum |
![Rinchen Jungne (Ratnasambhava) in the western chapel of the 3rd level, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802852.jBkKxsJI.TibetOct082404.jpg) Rinchen Jungne (Ratnasambhava) in the western chapel of the 3rd level, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Rinchen Jungne (Ratnasambhava)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802403.v2m7FDuG.TibetOct082403.jpg) Rinchen Jungne (Ratnasambhava) |
![Donyo Drupa (Amoghasiddi) in the north chapel, 3rd level, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802853.xi8V8Q7j.TibetOct082406.jpg) Donyo Drupa (Amoghasiddi) in the north chapel, 3rd level, Gyantse Kumbum |
![View northwest from the 3rd level, Gyantse Kumbum, Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802854.QCi4RxwX.TibetOct082407.jpg) View northwest from the 3rd level, Gyantse Kumbum, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Mikyöba (Akhshobhya) in the eastern chapel of the 3rd level, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802856.2Ral7hdM.TibetOct082409.jpg) Mikyöba (Akhshobhya) in the eastern chapel of the 3rd level, Gyantse Kumbum |
![White Tara at Mikyöba's right hand](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802857.2HOx3mTt.TibetOct082411.jpg) White Tara at Mikyöba's right hand |
![Green Tara at Mikyöba's left hand](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802858.GNmzYJya.TibetOct082412.jpg) Green Tara at Mikyöba's left hand |
![Mural, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802859.mlCOzYoz.TibetOct082413.jpg) Mural, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Painted symbols and inscription on the exterior of Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802860.Al4hmcRN.TibetOct082414.jpg) Painted symbols and inscription on the exterior of Gyantse Kumbum |
![Sakyapa Lama, Gyantse Kumbum, 4th level](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802862.yxvkwsyx.TibetOct082415.jpg) Sakyapa Lama, Gyantse Kumbum, 4th level |
![Tsongkhapa and his two primary disciples, Gyantse Kumbum 4th level](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802863.ppZSCiUr.TibetOct082417.jpg) Tsongkhapa and his two primary disciples, Gyantse Kumbum 4th level |
![Kadampa Tratsang (college) Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802865.jC4wkxvu.TibetOct082420.jpg) Kadampa Tratsang (college) Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802866.9bnYkvxK.TibetOct082422.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Mural on the 4th level of Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802868.YZh53BZx.TibetOct082423.jpg) Mural on the 4th level of Gyantse Kumbum |
![Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802869.Eg9hQmma.TibetOct082424.jpg) Gyantse Kumbum |
![5th level, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802870.gTqPiqyi.TibetOct082425.jpg) 5th level, Gyantse Kumbum |
![Sakyamuni Buddha (Sakya Thukpa)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802871.2uF1nCXs.TibetOct082426.jpg) Sakyamuni Buddha (Sakya Thukpa) |
![Sakyamuni Buddha (Sakya Thukpa) Gyantse Kumbum 5th Level](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802872.HH8mXN2E.TibetOct082427.jpg) Sakyamuni Buddha (Sakya Thukpa) Gyantse Kumbum 5th Level |
![5th Level, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802873.HZCVFa0X.TibetOct082429.jpg) 5th Level, Gyantse Kumbum |
![5th Level, Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802875.knMmYmfd.TibetOct082431.jpg) 5th Level, Gyantse Kumbum |
![View from the 5th Level of Gyantse Kumbum to the Old Town and Fort](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802874.7cqPthAp.TibetOct082430.jpg) View from the 5th Level of Gyantse Kumbum to the Old Town and Fort |
![5th Level of Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802876.p9QlRtBi.TibetOct082432.jpg) 5th Level of Gyantse Kumbum |
![5th Level of Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802877.HU5ceesx.TibetOct082433.jpg) 5th Level of Gyantse Kumbum |
![Zipak (Zeeba) - Tibetan door guardian](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802878.BJuN8tAc.TibetOct082434.jpg) Zipak (Zeeba) - Tibetan door guardian |
![Zipak (Zeeba) - Tibetan door guardian](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802881.DhTJall2.TibetOct082439.jpg) Zipak (Zeeba) - Tibetan door guardian |
![5th Level of Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802879.F7xswiNI.TibetOct082437.jpg) 5th Level of Gyantse Kumbum |
![5th Level of Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802880.HPdgRMLP.TibetOct082438.jpg) 5th Level of Gyantse Kumbum |
![5th Level of Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802882.RtndusPd.TibetOct082442.jpg) 5th Level of Gyantse Kumbum |
![During my visit to the Kumbum, the morning clouds had cleared](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802883.Sy278kp4.TibetOct082443.jpg) During my visit to the Kumbum, the morning clouds had cleared |
![Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802884.5uThmkat.TibetOct082444.jpg) Gyantse Kumbum |
![Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802885.1WE8o1W1.TibetOct082445.jpg) Gyantse Kumbum |
![Sakyapa Assembly Hall with the Kumbum, Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802886.ntw07UG2.TibetOct082446.jpg) Sakyapa Assembly Hall with the Kumbum, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Sakyapa Assemmbly Hall, Pelkor Chöde Monstery, Gyantse](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802887.F9iwOkBF.TibetOct082447.jpg) Sakyapa Assemmbly Hall, Pelkor Chöde Monstery, Gyantse |
![Mani Lhakhang - chapel with a large prayer wheel - Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802888.MuJ4TNM8.TibetOct082449.jpg) Mani Lhakhang - chapel with a large prayer wheel - Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Southeast corner of Pelkor Chöde's walls](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802889.c3mpncIb.TibetOct082451.jpg) Southeast corner of Pelkor Chöde's walls |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery from the ridge above Old Town](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802890.agi9R5dc.TibetOct082453.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery from the ridge above Old Town |
![Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802892.AwGPz1YA.TibetOct082455.jpg) Gyantse Kumbum |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery, Gyantse](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802894.gXTytLbH.TibetOct082458.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery, Gyantse |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery, Gyantse](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802895.9kOdOFRh.TibetOct082462.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery, Gyantse |
![Pelkor Chöde Monastery, Gyantse](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802897.O1gLx33s.TibetOct082473.jpg) Pelkor Chöde Monastery, Gyantse |
![Gyantse Kumbum](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802898.39OD6hw5.TibetOct082474.jpg) Gyantse Kumbum |
![Eastern wall, Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802899.ligcCpTE.TibetOct082475.jpg) Eastern wall, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
![Gyantse Kumbum with the walls of Pelkor Chöde Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/105802900.J9LWh1yJ.TibetOct082491.jpg) Gyantse Kumbum with the walls of Pelkor Chöde Monastery |