Ramoche Monastery in Lhasa is under restoration

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

The famouse Ramoche Monastery in Lhasa is under restoration and the project is expected to be finished before the 2013 Tibetan New Year. Ramoche Monastery is a major temple in Tibetan Buddhism built in the seventh century.

Ramoche Monastery in Lhasa

Because of natural conditions, Ramoche Monastery was confronted with danger and in urgent need of restoration. For many years, central government has invested special funds for keeping the original appearance of Ramoche Monastery.

Ramoche

An important part of the restoration is to renovate the frescos. During the restoration, painters who are skilled in drawing Buddha images are busy renovating religious- themed frescos.

The pigments for the painting are self-made, once painted, it will last for a long period, according to Lhakpa, one of the painters.

The renovation of the Jokhang Temple and the Ramoche Monastery, both in Lhasa, started on July 26, 2009, and is expected to be finished before the 2013 Tibetan New Year, the grandest festival of Tibet. During Tibetan New Year, thousands of tourists travel to Lhasa by train from Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai or by flight.

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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