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Pomda Monastery

TIME : 2016/2/17 11:53:29

The monastery dates back 360 years but was destroyed in the Cultural Revolution rebuilt in 1980. It is now home to 100 monks. The main hall has excellent murals and statues of Sayamuni (Sakya Thukpa), flanked by Jampelyang (Manjushi), Jampa (Maitreya) and Drölma (Tara). The inner sanctum features Tsongkhapa and his 2 disciples. There is also a protector chapel and debating courtyard, as well as a huge mani wall and a mani lhakang (prayer wheel chapel).