Temples to pray for good luck during Spring Festival

By Wang Yanfang
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Jokhang Monastery, Tibet


Built in 648, the Jokhang Monastery expanded to the present scale in the 17th century after several renovations. It was built in Tang Dynasty architectural style with characteristics of Nepalese and Indian architecture. The main hall is supported by 20 large wooden columns. A golden statue of the young Buddha Sakyamuni at age 12 brought to Tibet by Princess Wencheng from Chang'an, capital of the Tang Dynasty, is enshrined in the center. On November 30, 2000, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee listed the Jokhang Monastery on the World Heritage List as a part of the historical assemblage of the Potala Palace.



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