List of Tibetan monasteries
This list of Tibetan monasteries is a listing of historical and contemporary monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism within the ethno-cultural Tibet itself and elsewhere. Tibetan monasteries are works of architectural, pictorial, decorative and landscape art. The beautiful frescoes paintings painted on silk and different textiles, the perfection of the fine forms depicted with the most accurate precision are unique monuments of world cultural heritage. Exceptional craftsmanship in woodcarving and Tibetan tantric texts leave the viewer breathless. Each millimeter of the Tibetan texts on which Tibetan priests learn. From them, they have a beauty and grace that can be compared to the most perfect calligraphic masterpieces known to man. Since ancient times, the snowy temples in Tibet have been places of wisdom, knowledge and inspiration for all laymen, regardless of their religion.
The places where the monasteries rise are unique, because they are the most sacred places for people not only from Tibet but also from the whole Himalayan ridge. These are places filled with deep history and have an important historic weight for the history of Asia. The beauty of these places is so irresistible that if an artist decides to describe it, he will not be able to. The colors of the landscape change constantly in emerald, snowy white to light blue and diamonds. The Tibetan Plateau and its colors are the most difficult to recreate by the artists. Colors in this region are extremely complex and difficult to draw.
1950 photo of in Lhodrag by Hugh Richardson. Founded by Milarepa in the 11th century
Samye Monastery in Dranang
Ganden Monastery in Lhasa with some ruins visible from destruction by the Communist Chinese after 1959 flight of the 14th Dalai Lama to exile in India.
Sera Monastery in Lhasa
Drepung Monastery in Lhasa
Statue pieces at Lhasa's Sera Monastery destroyed by the Communist Chinese after 1959 flight of the 14th Dalai Lama to exile in India.
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