Sera Monastery, a must-visit site for Tibet tour 2013

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

Now, it is 2013. A new year, a new journey. Tibet is always a popular tourist destination among tourists throughout the world. If you travel to Tibet in 2013, do not miss Sera Monastery. Located at the foot of the Wuze Hill to the north of Lhasa, the Sera Monastery is a must-visit site for Tibet tour 2013.

Sera Monastery in Lhasa, Tibet

Known as one of the three great monasteries in Lhasa and one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Buddhism in Tibet, Sera Monastery was built by one of disciples of Zonggaba in 1419. On 27th of the 12th month of the Tibetan calendar, the monastery holds the grand Sera Bungchen Festival, which attracts flocks of Buddhists and others.

sera monastery

Sera is famous for its Buddhism scriptures debating. Monks can be seen preparing for monastic exam by staging mock debates in the ritual way. Some sit cross-legged under the trees, while others run from group to group giving vigorous hand-claps to end a statement or make a point. Master and dignitaries sit on the raised tiers when a real exam takes place.

sera monastery in tibet

Watching buddhism scriptures debating is an interesting way to experience Tibetan culture, while enjoying Tibetan festivals with local Tibetans is a perfect way to get close with local Tibetan people and customs. Our Tibet tour calendar 2013 is made for you to plan a wonderful Tibet tour in 2013.

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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