Top 7 Must Visit Oldest Monasteries In The World

Dimpy Bhatt
Sep 11, 2024

Taktsang

Taktsang, also known as the Tiger's Nest, is a hilltop in Bhutan, believed to be the residence of Guru Rinpoche, according to folklore.

Ki Gompa

Ki Gompa, also known as Key Gompa, is a 13.667-foot-tall, thousand-year-old Tibetan Buddhist monastery.

Yumbulagang

Yumbulaganag, located in Tibet, served as the residence of Nyatri Tesnpo, the first Tibetan ruler. Yumbulagang translates as "mother and son's palace."

Hanging

The Hanging Monastery, situated in China, comprises 40 rooms connected by mid-air hallways and walkways.

Taung Kalat

Taung Kalat, a Burma landmark built on a volcano, requires a staggering 777 stairs to reach.

Lama Temple

The Lama Temple, located in China, houses a 26-meter-tall statue of Maitreya Buddha, commissioned by Chinese rulers.

Erdene Zuu

The world's oldest monastery, established in 1585 by Abtai Sain Khan during the introduction of Tibetan Buddhism to Mongolia, is a significant historical landmark.

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