Xining Kumbum Temple

Kumbum Monastery is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is the activity center of Tibetan Buddhism in the northwest region. The central governments of all dynasties have highly praised the religious status of Kumbum Monastery.
Kumbum Monastery is also a paid attraction for tourists. Because of its religious status and reputation, it has almost become a must-visit place when traveling to Xining. If it is a holiday, there will be a lot of tourists here.
In the Ming Dynasty, the upper-level religious figures in the temple were granted many titles. Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty awarded the plaque "Jingshang Jinliang", Emperor Qianlong granted the title "Fanzong Temple", and the Dajinwa Temple was awarded the "Sanskrit Dharma Pillar" plaque.
Butter flowers, murals and embroidery are known as the "Three Wonders of Kumbum Temple Art". In addition, the temple also collects many Buddhist classics and academic monographs on history, literature, philosophy, medicine, legislation and other aspects. The annual Buddhist activities "Four Dharma Assemblies" are even more lively. #Buddhism #Architecture #Temple #ChinaTravel #Qinghai #西宁 #西宁 #TibetanBuddhism #Gelugpa

Post by 玩转星球-Kevin | Dec 22, 2022