Palpung Monastery
八邦寺 · 더거현
temple in Dêgê County, Garzê, Sichuan, China
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Palpung Monastery
Welcome to Pal-pung Monastery, standing majestically at an altitude of 3,900 meters in the rugged mountains of De-ge, in the Kham region. Known as the 'Little Potala Palace' due to its grand architectural layout and hillside…
Listen in the app2The Great Assembly Hall — A Masterpiece of Tibetan Architecture
The Great Assembly Hall, or Co-chen, is the physical and spiritual anchor of Pal-pung. Covering over 6,000 square meters, its massive walls are made of stone and earth, designed to withstand the harsh mountain winters. …
Listen in the app3The Upper and Lower Retreat Centers — The Path of Three Years
Pal-pung is famous for its intensive retreat traditions, particularly the 'Three Year, Three Month, and Three Day' retreat centers. There are two primary centers: the Upper Retreat Center, known as the 'All-Good Great Bliss…
Listen in the app4The Artistic Lineage and the Thangka Gallery
Pal-pung is perhaps most famous in the scholarly world for its unique school of art. The 'Pal-pung style' of thangka painting, developed under the guidance of the 8th Tai Si-tu-pa, is a sophisticated blend of Tibetan iconography…
Listen in the app5The Printing House and the Dege Connection
While the famous De-ge Par-khang (the great printing house) is located in the town below, Pal-pung Monastery has a deep and essential connection to it. Historically, the Tai Si-tu-pas were the primary editors and spiritual…
Listen in the app6The Dharma Wheel Courtyard — Daily Life and Devotion
The courtyard surrounding the main hall is a vibrant hub of daily life. Here you will see the 'Prayer Wheels' or 'Mani Cho-kor,' large bronze cylinders filled with millions of printed mantras. …
Listen in the app7The Hillside View — Palpung as a Sacred Mandala
For a final perspective, one must walk up the hillside behind the monastery. From this vantage point, the true architectural genius of Pal-pung is revealed. …
Listen in the app8Final Reflections
As we conclude our journey through Pal-pung Monastery, I hope you carry with you the sense of profound spiritual and cultural wealth that this 'Little Potala' represents. We have walked through the Great Assembly Hall, reflected…
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As we conclude our journey through Pal-pung Monastery, I hope you carry with you the sense of profound spiritual and cultural wealth that this 'Little Potala' represents. We have walked through the Great Assembly Hall, reflected…
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What is Palpung Monastery?
Palpung Monastery is a place in 더거현 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 더거현 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.6483, 98.7960 |
| Last updated |