Jokhang
大昭寺 · Pargor Subdistrict
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Jokhang1:46
Welcome to the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual epicenter of Tibet and a site of unparalleled devotion. Located in the very center of Old Lhasa, Jokhang is not merely a temple; it is the 'City of the Gods' and the religious heart of…
Listen in the app2Barkhor Street — The Sacred Circuit1:31
We begin on Barkhor Street, the 800-meter-long road that encircles the Jokhang Temple. This is the 'middle kora' or circumambulation path, a sacred ritual that every pilgrim and local resident participates in daily. …
Listen in the app3The Main Gate and the Prostrators1:26
As we approach the main gate of the Jokhang, we witness one of the most powerful sights in the Buddhist world: the prostrators. Many pilgrims, having traveled from far-flung corners of Tibet, spend their entire day in front of…
Listen in the app4The First Inner Courtyard — Murals and Meditation1:22
Entering the first inner courtyard, you are greeted by a fine view of the temple's core structure. This central section of the Union Hall, significantly expanded in 1409, serves as a place for both meditation and major religious…
Listen in the app5Sanctuary of Jowo Shakyamuni — The Living Buddha1:22
At the heart of the Jokhang is the most sacred object in all of Tibet: the statue of Jowo Shakyamuni. This life-sized figure of the Buddha at age twelve was brought to Lhasa by Princess Wencheng in the 7th century. …
Listen in the app6Throne of the Dalai Lama and the Examinations1:24
Beyond the main sanctuary lies the throne of the Dalai Lama, a significant symbol of the religious and historical political power of the Jokhang. During major festivals like Monlam, or the Great Prayer Festival, up to 10,000…
Listen in the app7The Golden Roofs — Sun Wheels and Deer1:22
Ascending to the roof of the Jokhang provides one of the most iconic views in Lhasa. From here, you can see the golden roofs of the sanctuary shimmering in the intense high-altitude sunlight. …
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As you descend from the roofs and step back into the flow of Barkhor Street, take a moment to reflect on the experience of the Jokhang. This is a place where faith is not an abstract concept but a daily, physical action. …
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What is Jokhang?
Jokhang is a place in Pargor Subdistrict with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Pargor Subdistrict |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 11 min 45 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.6531, 91.1322 |
| Last updated |
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