Samye Monastery, Lhasa, China

Explore the Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery built in Tibet. Famous for its sacred mandalalike design, the Samye Monastery combines Chinese, Tibetan, and Indian architectural styles. The central hall symbolizes the legendary Mt. Meru and the center of the universe.

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