![Plaza in front of the main gate to Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550836.Tgdcxnt5.TibetOct082759.jpg) Plaza in front of the main gate to Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![A secondary gate to Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550824.ZBiR2oWA.TibetOct082738.jpg) A secondary gate to Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the six great monasteries of the Gelugpa sect, was founded in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550837.iiwe8v1H.TibetOct082760.jpg) Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the six great monasteries of the Gelugpa sect, was founded in 1447 by the 1st Dalai Lama |
![Tashilhunpo serves at the seats of the Panchen Lamas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550829.FRN8hWFQ.TibetOct082747.jpg) Tashilhunpo serves at the seats of the Panchen Lamas |
![Monks gathered around the gate to Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550830.nYyNyr3n.TibetOct082748.jpg) Monks gathered around the gate to Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Monk with a book on gate duty](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550833.ztEbiD2d.TibetOct082754.jpg) Monk with a book on gate duty |
![Main gate to Tashilhunpo Monastery, Shigatse](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550831.YbFUhDM4.TibetOct082749.jpg) Main gate to Tashilhunpo Monastery, Shigatse |
![Tibetans entering Tashilhunpo Monastery through the main gate](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550832.TZWcwojg.TibetOct082750.jpg) Tibetans entering Tashilhunpo Monastery through the main gate |
![Tibetan woman in traditional clothing with a colorful apron](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550834.mTetCSp2.TibetOct082758.jpg) Tibetan woman in traditional clothing with a colorful apron |
![Monks at Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550839.pJkbp0zq.TibetOct082762.jpg) Monks at Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Snow Lions, the national emblem of Tibet](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550840.u3WhlENL.TibetOct082763.jpg) Snow Lions, the national emblem of Tibet |
![Map of Tashilunpo Monastery, Shigatse](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553753.FLs9Q5sv.TibetOct083016.jpg) Map of Tashilunpo Monastery, Shigatse |
![From the courtyard of Tashilhunpo there is a view of the monastery's four dominant structures that line the northern side of the](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550843.YXPEHIMd.TibetOct082766.jpg) From the courtyard of Tashilhunpo there is a view of the monastery's four dominant structures that line the northern side of the |
![...Jamkhang Chenmo, the Chapel of Jampa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550841.TTDGz2Am.TibetOct082764.jpg) ...Jamkhang Chenmo, the Chapel of Jampa |
![...Sisum Namgyel, the Tomb of the 10th Panchen Lama](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550842.npyF3c6T.TibetOct082765.jpg) ...Sisum Namgyel, the Tomb of the 10th Panchen Lama |
![...Kundun Lhakhang, Tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553745.ahYVgcHp.TibetOct083004.jpg) ...Kundun Lhakhang, Tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama |
![...Tashi Langyar, Tomb of the 5th thru 9th Panchen Lamas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550845.jejsTJvj.TibetOct082767.jpg) ...Tashi Langyar, Tomb of the 5th thru 9th Panchen Lamas |
![The main assembly hall is next to the Tomb of the 5th-9th Panchen Lamas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550853.EOzq744b.TibetOct082773.jpg) The main assembly hall is next to the Tomb of the 5th-9th Panchen Lamas |
![Tibetan monk in red stands out against the white wash of Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550846.K45M32Xi.TibetOct082769.jpg) Tibetan monk in red stands out against the white wash of Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the few that survived the Cultural Revolution](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550848.HRmglGJm.TibetOct082770.jpg) Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the few that survived the Cultural Revolution |
![Tashilhunpo Monastery AAA National Tourist Attraction](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550851.fpyd2ik4.TibetOct082772.jpg) Tashilhunpo Monastery AAA National Tourist Attraction |
![Tashilhunpo Monastery, Shigatse](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550850.6T7wilVJ.TibetOct082771.jpg) Tashilhunpo Monastery, Shigatse |
![Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550855.wk6uMp26.TibetOct082774.jpg) Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550859.28jnhO4m.TibetOct082777.jpg) Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550860.f9pcmdfr.TibetOct082778.jpg) Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Headed for the Chapel of the Jampa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550862.Ldm7j7PQ.TibetOct082779.jpg) Headed for the Chapel of the Jampa |
![Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550863.lOm8Z5yo.TibetOct082780.jpg) Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550864.KsvvYOiz.TibetOct082781.jpg) Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Chörten, Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550865.OG4kn3BE.TibetOct082782.jpg) Chörten, Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Set of three chörten, Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550866.agOhXWDf.TibetOct082783.jpg) Set of three chörten, Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Gilded spire of a chörten (stupa)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550868.hvyzDMY3.TibetOct082784.jpg) Gilded spire of a chörten (stupa) |
![Tibetan incription at the three stupas, Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550872.sLa9Pi5r.TibetOct082788.jpg) Tibetan incription at the three stupas, Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Small kora circuit around the stupas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550873.IHsCnnYY.TibetOct082789.jpg) Small kora circuit around the stupas |
![Stupas, Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550876.NYupe7du.TibetOct082791.jpg) Stupas, Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Stupas (chörten) Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550877.op6RRrdg.TibetOct082792.jpg) Stupas (chörten) Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Stupas (chörten) Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551780.e9tOgP9Q.TibetOct082796.jpg) Stupas (chörten) Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Stupas, Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551783.W1H0W5Dz.TibetOct082799.jpg) Stupas, Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![The mantra Om Mani Padme Hum carved in stone](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551779.VuXmfQfn.TibetOct082794.jpg) The mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" carved in stone |
![Chapel of Jampa (red)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550869.4cb1Vx8b.TibetOct082785.jpg) Chapel of Jampa (red) |
![Gilded roofs of Tashilhunpo Monastery with the giant Thangka wall](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550874.slJUHoId.TibetOct082790.jpg) Gilded roofs of Tashilhunpo Monastery with the giant Thangka wall |
![Monks walking from the Chapel of Jampa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551784.sjAdmwxp.TibetOct082800.jpg) Monks walking from the Chapel of Jampa |
![Tibetan monks, Tashilhanpo](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551785.EEEVsgNZ.TibetOct082801.jpg) Tibetan monks, Tashilhanpo |
![Jamkhang Chenmo, the Chapel of Jampa, built in 1914 to house a colossal 26m tall statue of Jampa, the Future Buddha (Maitreya)](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551786.ZwA9JScY.TibetOct082802.jpg) Jamkhang Chenmo, the Chapel of Jampa, built in 1914 to house a colossal 26m tall statue of Jampa, the Future Buddha (Maitreya) |
![Jamkhang Chenmo, the Chapel of Jampa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551787.0xhyla4E.TibetOct082803.jpg) Jamkhang Chenmo, the Chapel of Jampa |
![Looking east from Chapel of Jampa](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551788.3KLX0ipr.TibetOct082804.jpg) Looking east from Chapel of Jampa |
![TibetOct08 2805.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551789.xRw7BWCb.TibetOct082805.jpg) TibetOct08 2805.jpg |
![TibetOct08 2806.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551790.MrveyeDb.TibetOct082806.jpg) TibetOct08 2806.jpg |
![Swastika of semi-precious stones embedded in the pavement, Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551792.VeQoMAaq.TibetOct082808.jpg) Swastika of semi-precious stones embedded in the pavement, Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Gilded roof tops of Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551793.BPI1lpzM.TibetOct082812.jpg) Gilded roof tops of Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Sisum Namgyel, Tomb of the 10th Panchen Lama, who died in 1989](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551794.lxdnOh5q.TibetOct082813.jpg) Sisum Namgyel, Tomb of the 10th Panchen Lama, who died in 1989 |
![Golden garuda on the Tomb of the 10th Panchen Lama](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551795.hrCfmSJ5.TibetOct082814.jpg) Golden garuda on the Tomb of the 10th Panchen Lama |
![Tomb of the 10th Panchen Lama](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551797.jPl71ks0.TibetOct082817.jpg) Tomb of the 10th Panchen Lama |
![Garuda flying with a snake](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551798.RqlSGKxe.TibetOct082819.jpg) Garuda flying with a snake |
![The Four Compatible Brothers](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551800.fdZzwIrv.TibetOct082821.jpg) The Four Compatible Brothers |
![Kundun Lhakhang, Tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551801.twskujti.TibetOct082822.jpg) Kundun Lhakhang, Tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama |
![Kundun Lhakhang, Tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama, survived the Cultural Revolution in tact](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551802.Ov6h4KPe.TibetOct082823.jpg) Kundun Lhakhang, Tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama, survived the Cultural Revolution in tact |
![Curtain in front of the Tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551803.5uXAvHfo.TibetOct082824.jpg) Curtain in front of the Tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama |
![Gilded dragon, Tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551804.qbgooIIW.TibetOct082825.jpg) Gilded dragon, Tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama |
![Vitarka Mudra - gesture representing discussion and transmission of Buddha's teachings.](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551805.59CYAVRK.TibetOct082826.jpg) Vitarka Mudra - gesture representing discussion and transmission of Buddha's teachings. |
![Each of the smaller figures holds one of 8 Auspicious symbols of Buddhism](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551806.tH1Cac2u.TibetOct082827.jpg) Each of the smaller figures holds one of 8 Auspicious symbols of Buddhism |
![TibetOct08 2828.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551807.p5wL8MjP.TibetOct082828.jpg) TibetOct08 2828.jpg |
![The Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551809.3vSogsLH.TibetOct082829.jpg) The Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism |
![TibetOct08 2830.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551810.bgGDO9n0.TibetOct082830.jpg) TibetOct08 2830.jpg |
![Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551811.YHbv3Xhf.TibetOct082832.jpg) Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551812.7DYjcZn7.TibetOct082833.jpg) Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Antique Tibetan lock](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551813.CyQ1kDhW.TibetOct082834.jpg) Antique Tibetan lock |
![TibetOct08 2836.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551814.1oLnJ5V7.TibetOct082836.jpg) TibetOct08 2836.jpg |
![Swastika made of coins, Tashilhunpo](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551815.mlBQv3hS.TibetOct082837.jpg) Swastika made of coins, Tashilhunpo |
![Palace of the Panchen Lamas, Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551816.LrYE7SOP.TibetOct082838.jpg) Palace of the Panchen Lamas, Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Palace of the Panchen Lamas, Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551817.JBdsPLgT.TibetOct082839.jpg) Palace of the Panchen Lamas, Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama to the west of the Palace, Tashilhunpo](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551820.9I1BBOpr.TibetOct082841.jpg) Tomb of the 4th Panchen Lama to the west of the Palace, Tashilhunpo |
![Painting with the 8 Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551821.YJDctY7J.TibetOct082842.jpg) Painting with the 8 Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism |
![Tomb of the 5th to 9th Panchen Lamas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551822.Uuw7wfDP.TibetOct082845.jpg) Tomb of the 5th to 9th Panchen Lamas |
![The Tombs of the 5th to 9th Panchen Lamas were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution - rebuilt by the 10th in 1989](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551824.YfT3OTwh.TibetOct082849.jpg) The Tombs of the 5th to 9th Panchen Lamas were destroyed during the Cultural Revolution - rebuilt by the 10th in 1989 |
![Kelsang Temple Complex with the Tombs of the 5th-9th Panchen Lamas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106551825.C1yVHP4R.TibetOct082850.jpg) Kelsang Temple Complex with the Tombs of the 5th-9th Panchen Lamas |
![Part of a colorful mural, Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552445.v6oD5s1g.TibetOct082851.jpg) Part of a colorful mural, Kelsang Temple Complex |
![Bhavacakra - Wheel of Life - supported by Yama, lord of the underworld](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552447.UhCye56g.TibetOct082853.jpg) Bhavacakra - Wheel of Life - supported by Yama, lord of the underworld |
![World of Humans - top left](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552449.6GRubdqo.TibetOct082854.jpg) World of Humans - top left |
![The World of Devas or Gods, at the top of the wheel](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552450.QeqJSTR4.TibetOct082855.jpg) The World of Devas or Gods, at the top of the wheel |
![World of Asuras - Fighting Demons - top right](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552452.NDphHHCQ.TibetOct082856.jpg) World of Asuras - Fighting Demons - top right |
![World of Animals - bottom right](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552455.Fjrjtz1m.TibetOct082857.jpg) World of Animals - bottom right |
![World of Pretas - Hungry Ghosts - bottom left](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552458.vItMbxn3.TibetOct082859.jpg) World of Pretas - Hungry Ghosts - bottom left |
![World of Hell - bottom](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552456.RRv11LFr.TibetOct082858.jpg) World of Hell - bottom |
![Hub of the Bhavacakra, Wheel of Life, with the Three Poisons - boar, serpent, fowl representing delusion, hatred and greed](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552459.UYNvWCmf.TibetOct082860.jpg) Hub of the Bhavacakra, Wheel of Life, with the Three Poisons - boar, serpent, fowl representing delusion, hatred and greed |
![Eastern entrance to the Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552471.rJ6kvwxb.TibetOct082868.jpg) Eastern entrance to the Kelsang Temple Complex |
![Snow Lions, protectors of Buddha, national emblem and celestial guardian of Tibet](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552468.xCNiGq0Z.TibetOct082866.jpg) Snow Lions, protectors of Buddha, national emblem and celestial guardian of Tibet |
![Prayer wheels, Tashilhunpo](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552469.r18y7bZn.TibetOct082867.jpg) Prayer wheels, Tashilhunpo |
![Ram wandering around Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552465.XcDHCTyS.TibetOct082865.jpg) Ram wandering around Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![The Tomb of the 5th to 9th Panchen Lamas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552464.gfcvyXCC.TibetOct082864.jpg) The Tomb of the 5th to 9th Panchen Lamas |
![Gilded roof of the Tombs of the 5th-9th Panchen Lamas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552475.Od4KMHRl.TibetOct082871.jpg) Gilded roof of the Tombs of the 5th-9th Panchen Lamas |
![Kelsang Temple Complex with the Tombs of the 5th-9th Panchen Lamas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552478.X6hubP7Y.TibetOct082872.jpg) Kelsang Temple Complex with the Tombs of the 5th-9th Panchen Lamas |
![The great festivla thangka wall of Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552462.1Kl9C3lO.TibetOct082862.jpg) The great festivla thangka wall of Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Festival Thangka Wall, Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552473.YeJ0msGJ.TibetOct082869.jpg) Festival Thangka Wall, Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Mural showing a giant thangka painting unrolled on the festival thangka wall](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553729.Rnc3w4NA.TibetOct082968.jpg) Mural showing a giant thangka painting unrolled on the festival thangka wall |
![Inscribed stone fragments littering the yard at the east end of Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552480.Ebz7h49K.TibetOct082875.jpg) Inscribed stone fragments littering the yard at the east end of Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Kelsang Temple Complex from the east end of Tashilhunpo Monastery below the great thangkha wall](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552483.R1ioKPSe.TibetOct082877.jpg) Kelsang Temple Complex from the east end of Tashilhunpo Monastery below the great thangkha wall |
![Tashi Langyar, Tomb of the 5th-9th Panchen Lamas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552487.SEqvlqNw.TibetOct082879.jpg) Tashi Langyar, Tomb of the 5th-9th Panchen Lamas |
![Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552491.MTyoIjhQ.TibetOct082880.jpg) Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![The Tashilhunpo Kora Circuit on the hillside beyond the monastery walls](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552493.7AdRslbQ.TibetOct082882.jpg) The Tashilhunpo Kora Circuit on the hillside beyond the monastery walls |
![Kelsang Temple Complex, Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552495.jXLXz5ak.TibetOct082884.jpg) Kelsang Temple Complex, Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Old monk resting, Tashilhunpo](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552498.uifuGK0f.TibetOct082886.jpg) Old monk resting, Tashilhunpo |
![Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552500.wPYaXtTw.TibetOct082887.jpg) Kelsang Temple Complex |
![Tashi Langyar, Tomb of the 5th-9th Panchens](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552503.KlOB6XI1.TibetOct082888.jpg) Tashi Langyar, Tomb of the 5th-9th Panchens |
![Kelsang Temple Complex, Tashilhunpo](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552504.IvIlT5Mz.TibetOct082890.jpg) Kelsang Temple Complex, Tashilhunpo |
![Courtyard of the Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552506.8OETiQsw.TibetOct082891.jpg) Courtyard of the Kelsang Temple Complex |
![Kelsang Temple Complex dominated by the Tomb of the 5th-9th Panchen Lamas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552509.0KeUHPfe.TibetOct082892.jpg) Kelsang Temple Complex dominated by the Tomb of the 5th-9th Panchen Lamas |
![Monks leaving the assembly hall](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552511.3vhk1MC2.TibetOct082894.jpg) Monks leaving the assembly hall |
![Golden Deer with Dharma Wheel, Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552514.w00VIiq1.TibetOct082895.jpg) Golden Deer with Dharma Wheel, Kelsang Temple Complex |
![The guide chatting with some old monks while I wander](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552516.eC8nat9N.TibetOct082898.jpg) The guide chatting with some old monks while I wander |
![Tashi Langyar with the Festival Thangka Wall, Tashilhunpo](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552517.cDrhprFS.TibetOct082899.jpg) Tashi Langyar with the Festival Thangka Wall, Tashilhunpo |
![Tibetan woman carrying a baby on her back](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552519.CEtuLdZ9.TibetOct082900.jpg) Tibetan woman carrying a baby on her back |
![Courtyard of Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552520.nCRboIpK.TibetOct082902.jpg) Courtyard of Kelsang Temple Complex |
![Kelsang Temple Complex, Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552522.SNFBP1s9.TibetOct082903.jpg) Kelsang Temple Complex, Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Monks chatting at the entrance to the Tomb of the 5-9 Panchen Lamas](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552523.oNOTTRjs.TibetOct082904.jpg) Monks chatting at the entrance to the Tomb of the 5-9 Panchen Lamas |
![Thousands of small Buddha images painted on the cloister walls around the central courtyard of the Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552525.7iwEA0AA.TibetOct082907.jpg) Thousands of small Buddha images painted on the cloister walls around the central courtyard of the Kelsang Temple Complex |
![Thousands of small Buddha images painted on the cloister walls around the central courtyard of the Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552528.sezujLRP.TibetOct082909.jpg) Thousands of small Buddha images painted on the cloister walls around the central courtyard of the Kelsang Temple Complex |
![Thousands of small Buddha images painted on the cloister walls around the central courtyard of the Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552530.ejKNWZhb.TibetOct082913.jpg) Thousands of small Buddha images painted on the cloister walls around the central courtyard of the Kelsang Temple Complex |
![Detail of one of the Buddha images](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553700.Xx2JWxHQ.TibetOct082915.jpg) Detail of one of the Buddha images |
![Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553702.G5UYKNa9.TibetOct082917.jpg) Kelsang Temple Complex |
![TibetOct08 2908.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106552526.RmRQpcWK.TibetOct082908.jpg) TibetOct08 2908.jpg |
![Thousands of small Buddha images painted on the cloister walls around the central courtyard of the Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553701.uNPDRLwK.TibetOct082916.jpg) Thousands of small Buddha images painted on the cloister walls around the central courtyard of the Kelsang Temple Complex |
![Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553703.xy1seNar.TibetOct082918.jpg) Kelsang Temple Complex |
![Tibetan monks, Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553705.emaz7qgA.TibetOct082919.jpg) Tibetan monks, Kelsang Temple Complex |
![Passageway leading out of the temple complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553706.Q9icc8n6.TibetOct082921.jpg) Passageway leading out of the temple complex |
![Tashi Langyar, Tomb of the 5th-9th Panchen Lamas, Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553707.3BEmcZIR.TibetOct082923.jpg) Tashi Langyar, Tomb of the 5th-9th Panchen Lamas, Kelsang Temple Complex |
![Sign of the times, Chinese inscription, Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553708.28CYekty.TibetOct082925.jpg) Sign of the times, Chinese inscription, Kelsang Temple Complex |
![Tibetan monk](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553709.IfAxRIqU.TibetOct082926.jpg) Tibetan monk |
![Tibetan monk, Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553711.O0DcIziP.TibetOct082928.jpg) Tibetan monk, Kelsang Temple Complex |
![Layperson working at Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553710.KwgngsGl.TibetOct082927.jpg) Layperson working at Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Kelsang Temple Complex](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553712.BIm9rvhq.TibetOct082929.jpg) Kelsang Temple Complex |
![Monk heading for noon assembly](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553713.VOHLDpyp.TibetOct082935.jpg) Monk heading for noon assembly |
![The yellow hat of the Gelugpa Sect](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553714.7N9p00Gk.TibetOct082937.jpg) The yellow hat of the Gelugpa Sect |
![Young monks gathering in the courtyard before noon prayers in the main assembly hall](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553716.CX76XX7Q.TibetOct082939.jpg) Young monks gathering in the courtyard before noon prayers in the main assembly hall |
![TibetOct08 2940.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553718.dG1cAeMY.TibetOct082940.jpg) TibetOct08 2940.jpg |
![TibetOct08 2943.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553720.1tWxsJqK.TibetOct082943.jpg) TibetOct08 2943.jpg |
![Young monks gathering for noon prayers](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553721.ypMQ1wn6.TibetOct082946.jpg) Young monks gathering for noon prayers |
![Novice monks of the Gelugpa order](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553722.JQ9IO2z7.TibetOct082947.jpg) Novice monks of the Gelugpa order |
![Is wearing the hat sideways just young rebellion?](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553723.RwsfNOnb.TibetOct082952.jpg) Is wearing the hat sideways just young rebellion? |
![Kelsang Temple Complex as monks gather](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553724.HBdnYpEr.TibetOct082954.jpg) Kelsang Temple Complex as monks gather |
![The hats and cloaks do look warm](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553725.QxM2g41h.TibetOct082955.jpg) The hats and cloaks do look warm |
![Monks gathering in the courtyard of Kelsang Temple Complex for noon prayers](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553726.BdenJuLl.TibetOct082962.jpg) Monks gathering in the courtyard of Kelsang Temple Complex for noon prayers |
![Tourists may go inside the main assembly hall to hear the monks chanting](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553727.uRgrupxY.TibetOct082964.jpg) Tourists may go inside the main assembly hall to hear the monks chanting |
![Yellow Hat monks](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553728.UxplBZUq.TibetOct082967.jpg) Yellow Hat monks |
![Young monks roughhousing](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553730.mv3dnbWZ.TibetOct082969.jpg) Young monks roughhousing |
![Smiling monk](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553731.vZbU5BZf.TibetOct082973.jpg) Smiling monk |
![Young monk](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553732.Q2W4nsa8.TibetOct082978.jpg) Young monk |
![Monks in heavy cloaks filing into the main assembly hall](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553733.nJaEbJgA.TibetOct082980.jpg) Monks in heavy cloaks filing into the main assembly hall |
![Gelugpa monks entering the assembly hall](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553734.OgLl8ff7.TibetOct082983.jpg) Gelugpa monks entering the assembly hall |
![I'm not sure if the boy in brown is a monk or not](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553735.wUEFeWZL.TibetOct082984.jpg) I'm not sure if the boy in brown is a monk or not |
![Getting the tea ready for the ceremony](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553736.EvjcOYAd.TibetOct082987.jpg) Getting the tea ready for the ceremony |
![Monk Shoes](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553737.gP1pvH0F.TibetOct082990.jpg) Monk Shoes |
![...going to be late...](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553738.BChzXrjh.TibetOct082993.jpg) ...going to be late... |
![Philosophy College, Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553739.BMXk1M26.TibetOct082995.jpg) Philosophy College, Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553740.sHVteVvL.TibetOct082997.jpg) Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Tibetan woman carrying a bundled up child](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553741.Ctg3jc6j.TibetOct083000.jpg) Tibetan woman carrying a bundled up child |
![Back at the square inside the main gate to Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553742.Ifa616i4.TibetOct083001.jpg) Back at the square inside the main gate to Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553743.O3KWBMDr.TibetOct083002.jpg) Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![New-looking building, Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553744.afzeqZ3h.TibetOct083003.jpg) New-looking building, Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Large open square inside the main gate, Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553746.6FvPKlHL.TibetOct083005.jpg) Large open square inside the main gate, Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Jampa Chapel and Tomb of the 10th Panchen Lama](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553748.lQ0pM1qz.TibetOct083006.jpg) Jampa Chapel and Tomb of the 10th Panchen Lama |
![Monk carrying a heavy jug](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553749.sAnEDwR6.TibetOct083007.jpg) Monk carrying a heavy jug |
![View from the main gate Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553750.Hodyniu2.TibetOct083008.jpg) View from the main gate Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Monks returning from the noon assembly](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553751.NRuDyZAu.TibetOct083013.jpg) Monks returning from the noon assembly |
![Tibetan monks, Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553752.H9jd6Bty.TibetOct083014.jpg) Tibetan monks, Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Monks headed for the monastery gate after noon prayers](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553755.TaIxduhd.TibetOct083022.jpg) Monks headed for the monastery gate after noon prayers |
![Tibetan men, Tashilhunpo](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553756.3oMg8zHD.TibetOct083024.jpg) Tibetan men, Tashilhunpo |
![A very worthwhile place to visit...](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106553757.IfSFOPTD.TibetOct083025.jpg) A very worthwhile place to visit... |
![Tibetan monks walking outside Tashilhunpo Monastery](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550823.maMuTVdj.TibetOct082730.jpg) Tibetan monks walking outside Tashilhunpo Monastery |
![Tibetan man doubling his luck with 2 prayer wheels](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550827.IPMfjj7J.TibetOct082743.jpg) Tibetan man doubling his luck with 2 prayer wheels |
![Foreign monk at Tashilhunpo](https://a4.pbase.com/o2/93/329493/1/106550828.AlwLwRk3.TibetOct082744.jpg) Foreign monk at Tashilhunpo |