The Great Lama’s Residence, Qinghai Sheng, China
Ta’er Monastery is one of the six greatest monasteries of Gelug Sect. The monastery is also one of the most popular scenic spots in Qinghai Province and has been listed as a state-level protected cultural relic. The monastery was built in 1577, in memory of Tsong Khapa, founder of Gelug Sect. Being the religious activity center of this sect, Ta’er Monastery is also considered as a sacred monastery in China.
Ta’er Monastery is a very large architectural complex, which includes Buddha halls, scripture repositories, pagodas, lama residences, as well as several religionary colleges. The whole Ta’er Monastery covers more than 144,000 square meters with 9,300 rooms and 52 halls. Dajinwa Hall, Xiaojinwa Hall, Dajing Hall, Mile Hall, Shijia Hall, Yigu Hall, Wenshupusa Hall, Darangla Palace, Puti Tower, Guomen Tower and Shilun Tower are the famouse structures in Ta’er Monastery. Some of these are built in a Tibetan architectural style and some are built in a Han architectural style.
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