A little closer to Lhasa and a little smaller than Drepung.

Known for its library and printing press.

Many wooden tablets are kept here. The special Tibetan paper is made from the root of the eyebright.

Also the giant Thanka, which is rolled out on the afternoon of the first day of the Yoghurt Festival.

The monks' public teaching debates in the garden are also impressive (Mon-Sat 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

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Gordon

June 10, 2024

About a 15 minute taxi ride north of Jokhang Temple is Sera Monastery, a large temple complex that includes a large assembly hall, three schools (or colleges) and numerous other buildings.

A key highlight is the Debating Courtyard, in which the monks spend time every afternoon from 3pm to 5-ish to have teaching debates.

The monastery was established in 1419, but severely damaged during the unrests prior to the Dalai Lama’s exile in 1959.

BIRGIT

October 3, 2025

We were also here with a group. Very young monks... one always seems to be the teacher... one standing, one student sitting.
The restrooms are very unhygienic.
I found the constant begging for pilgrim jewelry stressful.

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