Xining, the gateway of the Tibetan Plateau

Xining, the gateway of the Tibetan Plateau

Author:

Yue Linfan

 

1.Ta'er Monastery

Ta'er Monastery is considered one of the six great monasteries of Gelugpa, which is the newest of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism. It also marks the birth place of Tsong Khapa, the founder of Gelugpa. The monastery is not only one of the most popular places to visit in Qinghai but is also recognised as a cultural relic site under state-level protection.

Ta'er Monastery is most well-known for its embossed-style embroidery, and butter sculptures. These are commonly referred to as the "Three Bests"- butter sculpture of which being the most well-known.

 

Xining, the gateway of the Tibetan Plateau

Pigeons are always flying in front of the censers and towers. [Photo / Yue LinFan]

 

 

Xining, the gateway of the Tibetan Plateau

Figures of roaring lion decorate the tower. [Photo / Yue LinFan]

 

 

 

Xining, the gateway of the Tibetan Plateau

Babaoruyi Tower. [Photo / Yue LinFan]

 

 

 

Xining, the gateway of the Tibetan Plateau

The author prays in front of a prayer wheel. Photo provided by Yue LinFan

 

 

 

Xining, the gateway of the Tibetan Plateau

A scene in the Ta'er Monastery. [Photo / Yue LinFan]

 

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