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Samye

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A beautiful view of Samye Monastery in Tibet, surrounded by mountains, trees, and prayer flags.

Samye Monastery is a very special and old place for people who follow Tibetan Buddhism. It is the first monastery in Tibet and was built a long time ago.

The monastery was built when a kind king named Trisong Deutsen ruled. A wise teacher named Shantarakshita started building it in the year 763. Later, another teacher named Padmasambhava helped finish it.

Samye Monastery is found in the beautiful Chimpu valley, south of the city of Lhasa. It is close to a mountain and the Yarlung Valley. Today, it is in a place called Gra Nang or Drananga in Lhokha.

The monastery looks like a special circle called a mandala, which shows the Buddhist universe. It has a big main shrine and four colorful stupas around it. Many people visit Samye because it is very important and beautiful.

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The grand entrance to Samye Monastery in Tibet, surrounded by stone walls and serene mountain views.
Map showing the location of Shannan in the Tibet Autonomous Region
Historical photo of Buddhist monks at Samye Monastery in Tibet, taken in 1936.
An inscription pillar from Samye, featuring traditional Tibetan writing, offering a glimpse into Tibet's rich historical and cultural heritage.
A panoramic view of Samye Monastery in Tibet, an important historical Buddhist site.
A symbol of Buddhism representing the Dharmachakra, or Wheel of Dharma, often used to represent the teachings of Buddha.

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