Rongdoi, China
Drigung Monastery
Drigung Thil Monastery is a monastery in Maizhokunggar County, Lhasa, Tibet founded in 1179. Traditionally it has been the main seat of the Drikung Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. In its early years the monastery played an important role in both religion and politics, but it was destroyed in 1290 by Mongol troops under the direction of a rival sect.
- City
- Rongdoi
- Country
- China
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
Background: Wikipedia