Sacred Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet Location: Lhasa, Tibet, CHINA This was photographed during my 6 most memorable months in life in TIBET. Photography & Editing: Kumar ELLAWALA Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 12.1 MP f2.8 25-600mm Leica Lens Date: 2012-13 The Jokhang, also called the Qokang Monastery, Jokang, Jokhang Temple, Jokhang Monastery or Zuglagkang , is located on Barkhor Square in Lhasa. For most Tibetans it is the most sacred and important temple in Tibet. It is in some regards pan-sectarian, but is controlled by the Gelug school. The temple's architectural style is a mixture of Indian vihara design, Chinese Tang Dynasty design, and Nepalese design. It was founded during the reign of king Songsten Gampo. According to tradition, the temple was built for the two brides of the king, Princess Wencheng of the Chinese Tang Dynasty and Princess Bhrikuti of Nepal. Both wives are said to have brought important Buddhist statues and images from China and Nepal to Tibet as part of their dowries, and they were housed here. Many Nepalese artists worked to construct this temple. During the Bon period of Tibet the temple was (and sometimes still is), called the Zuglagkang (House of Religious Science or House of Wisdom). The term zuglag refers to the 'sciences' such as geomancy, astrology, and divination which formed part of the pre-Buddhist shamanistic religion now referred to as Bon. It is more commonly known today as the Jokhang, which means the 'House of the Buddha'. Along with the Potala Palace, it is probably the most popular tourist attraction in Lhasa. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace," and a spiritual centre of Lhasa. Credit: wikipedia VIDEO DISCLAIMER: Video is made for entertainment purposes only and you can download this song on any authorized website such as, iTunes, Amazon.com, etc. No copyright infringement is intended in the making of this video. In fact, I purchased the song [Not a free download]. I do not own any of the pictures that are used in this video. The images used remain the property of the respectful copyright owners.

• published: 06 Feb 2014
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