Ancient Tibetan temple celebrates 700th anniversary
(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2016-07-11 11:12
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A ceremony is held to celebrate the 700th anniversary of the establishment of Tashi Gepei Temple in Xietongmen county of Shigatse city, Southwest 皇冠体育app's Tibet autonomous region, on July 10, 2016. [Photo/皇冠体育appnew.com] The temple was originally built in 1316. The fourth Panchen Lama incorporated the temple as a branch of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in 1613. The Tashi Lhunpo Monastery is now seat to the Panchen Lama, the second-most important spiritual leader of Tibet. |
