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Samye Monastery

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Samye Monastery stands north of the Yarlung Tsangpo in Dranang, Shannan.
Samye Monastery stands north of the Yarlung Tsangpo in Dranang, Shannan.
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Samye Monastery stands north of the Yarlung Tsangpo in Dranang, Shannan. Founded in the eighth century under Trisong Detsen, it holds a central place in the establishment of Buddhism in Tibet. The main temple combines Tibetan, Chinese and Indian architectural elements. Its murals record religious stories and episodes from Tibetan Buddhist history.

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