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Repainted stone carving of Buddha in Sera Monastery

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS
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In Sera Monastery, there is a stone carving of Yamantake, a Buddha who fights against the devils in Tibetan Buddhism. Recently, the stone carving of Buddha in Sera Monastery was repainted

 
 
Tibet Sera Monastery
 
 
The color of the Buddha statues will fade away due to the rain and the sunlight after several years in the centuries-old Sera Monastery.
 
 
Sera Monastery
 
 
The monastery organizes local craftsmen to repaint the Buddha statues in every six or seven years to provide a good view for both Buddhist followers and tourists. 
 
 
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The Sera Monastery is located in the north suburb of Lhasa and famous for Buddhist Scripture Debating usually held in the afternoon at the courtyard. Sera Monastery is also one of the three great monasteries in Lhasa. The other two are Drepung and Ganden. 
 
Master Catherine Jigme

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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