① Visit in historical order, immerse yourself in real-life architecture/religious murals, and explain the history and religion between the 7 th and 20 th centuries AD on the spot.
② The minority walking route of the ancient city of Lhasa, including other important living Buddha mansions, art galleries, sutra printing houses and tantric colleges; Take a nap on the rooftop of the ancient city and the sweet teahouse, and experience the modern new look without forgetting the tradition.
③ Visit Samye Temple, the first temple in Tibet where monks practice, and the main temples of Kagyu/Sakya/Gelug sects.
④ Walk into the natural cave at an altitude of 4,700 meters, and follow the believers to worship the legendary natural miracle.
⑤ Appreciate the most representative religious murals in the two Weizang areas, and identify the symbols and characters in the murals.
⑥ Visit the Panchen Lama’s three major temples, Tashilhunpo Monastery and Lhasa, and trace the rise and fall of Tibet from 17 th to 20 th centuries.
Available all year round, 2 people start, start at any time
Line schedule
Itinerary
Arrive in Lhasa on the 1 st day Arrive in Lhasa, pick up by special bus to the hotel.
Meals: None
Hotels: Lhasa Songzan or St. Regis
Day 2 Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street and Jokhang Temple
Visit the “heart” of Lhasa, including Jokhang Temple and Jokhang Temple, which are dedicated to the statues of 8-year-old and 12-year-old Sakyamuni, respectively, as well as several historical buildings in the old city (former living Buddha mansion, Sutra Printing Institute, Art Museum and Tantric Institute) that are rarely visited by tourists. Take a nap at the rooftop coffee built in the old city and a nap at the sweet teahouse often visited by locals.
Today’s explanation
○ The Origin of Buddhism in India and its Spread in Asia
○ The Rise of Tubo Kingdom and the Relationship between Tubo and Datang Dynasty ○ Main protector statues/Buddha statues in Tibetan Buddhist temples Dining: Breakfast Hotel: Songzan or St. Regis Lhasa Day 3 Samye Temple, Zhatang Temple or Practice Cave In the morning, drive along the Yarlung Zangbo River valley for 2 hours, and go to Samye Temple, the first temple in Tibet with monks practicing at the end of the 8 th century AD. The architectural layout of the temple is designed according to the universe depicted in the early Indian Buddhist scripture Chang Agama, and has three architectural styles: Tibetan, Indian and Han. According to the weather and physical fitness, choose one of the two afternoon activities:
Line A (better physical fitness, good weather) Go to the natural cave at an altitude of 4,700 meters and explore it on foot for about 2 to 3 hours. The cave contains various natural religious symbols in folklore.
Line B (no physical fitness required, any weather acceptable) Visit Zhatang Temple, which was founded in the 11 th century AD and is famous for its exquisite religious murals.
Today’s explanation
○ The early conflict between Yong-Zhong Bon religion and Tibetan Buddhism
○ How Buddhism Came to Tibet ○ The Origin and Characteristics of Tantra in Mahayana Buddhism
○ The Main Symbols and Images in Religious Murals
Dining: Breakfast Hotel: Songzan or St. Regis Lhasa Day 4 Chubu Temple, go to Shigatse It takes a 2-hour bus ride to Chubu Temple, the main temple of Karma Kagyu Sect, which was founded in 1189. The unique reincarnation system of living Buddhas in Tibetan Buddhism also started here. Then it takes 5 hours to drive to Shigatse. Today’s explanation ○ The fall of the Tubo Kingdom and the main factions of Tibetan Buddhism (9 th to 11 th centuries) ○ The Origin and Development of the Kagyu School (11 th to 17 th Century) ○ The role of the Kagyu in the Bhutan-Weizang War/Gurkha-Weizang War ○ How modern psychological experiments explain Buddhist concepts
Dining: Breakfast
Hotel: Hilton Shigatse
Day 5 Sakya Temple and Xialu Temple
It takes a 2.5-hour bus to Sakya Temple, a rare castle-style temple in Tibet, which was built in the 11 th century, and the main temple of Sakya Sect. You have the opportunity to pay homage to the right-handed white conch, one of the treasures of the town temple. According to legend, it was used by Sakyamuni when he was alive. It was presented to the Chinese emperor by the Indian king. Later, Kublai Khan gave it to Master Basiba, the fifth ancestor of Sakya, and brought it back to Sakya Temple for support to this day. After returning to Shigatse, visit Xialu Temple, which preserves precious murals from the 14 th century. Today’s explanation ○ The Origin and Development of the Sakya School (11 th to 13 th centuries) ○ The Inheritance System of Sakya Dharma Kings ○ The Interaction of Mongolian Tribes and Tibetan Buddhism ○ Painting Characteristics of Religious Murals and Thangka Dining: Breakfast
Hotel: Hilton Shigatse
Day 6 Tashilhunpo Monastery, return to Lhasa
Visit Tashilhunpo Temple, which was founded in the 15 th century and is one of the six temples of Gelug Sect in Panchen Erdene. 4-hour drive back to Lhasa in the afternoon. Today’s explanation The origin and early development of the Gelug School (15 th to 17 th centuries) The Main Living Buddhas and Temples of the Gelug Sect The Historical Importance of the Sixth/Ninth Panchen Lama Dining: Breakfast
Hotels: Lhasa Songzan or St. Regis
Day 7 Ganden Temple and Zayeba Temple
Take a 1.5-hour bus to Gandan Temple, the ancestral temple of Gelug Sect, which was personally presided over by Tsongkhapa, the founder of Gelug Sect, and the leader of Gelug Sect, Gadan Chiba, is stationed in Xidi. Then take an hour’s bus to the cliff cave practice place at an altitude of 4,300 meters. It was first built by Songtsan Gampo of Tubo Dynasty for his beloved concubine. Today, there are still more than 80 practice caves, and the natural scenery along the way is also worth enjoying. Today’s explanation ○ How the Gelug Sect replaced the Kagyu Sect as the main faction in the 17 th century ○ Internal hierarchical structure of Gelug temples ○ The hierarchical structure and changes of Tibetan regime in the 17 th to 20 th century ○ The Influence of the 13 th Dalai Lama in the Late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China Dining: Breakfast
Hotels: Lhasa Songzan or St. Regis
Day 8 Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery or Potala Palace
In the morning, visit drepung monastery, which has a history of 600 years and is one of the three major monasteries in Lhasa. It was once the residence of the 2 nd to 5 th Dalai Lama, and it was also the place where the most famous monks of the Gelug Sect practiced. In the afternoon, visit Sera Monastery or Potala Palace (choose one of the two). These two buildings occupy the most important position in the modern history of Tibet in the 20 th century, and are the turning points under the collision of secular society and religious beliefs.
Today’s explanation
○ The Practice Process of Gelug Monks
○ Influence of Kang, Yong and Qian Dynasties in Qing Dynasty on the Reform of Tibetan Politics
○ The Power Relationship between the Gaxia Government and the Living Buddha in the Temple in Tibet in the 20 th Century
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