Dongga Monastery, A Sanctuary of Serene Magnificence
The county town of Seda County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province is about 6 kilometers west of it
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Introduction
Dongga Monastery is situated on a mountain shaped like a sea snail, and is one of the famous Red Sect temples. It is listed as one of the three major temples in Seda. The temple was founded by Qu Xiwujin in 1686, and features a statue of Sakyamuni Buddha and religious murals on three sides of the hall. The red columns are carved with dragon and floral designs, with vibrant colors and a solemn atmosphere.
The temple hosts various large and small Buddhist events throughout the year, especially during the Lotus Teacher Prayer Festival from the first to the tenth day of March, where monks recite Buddhist scriptures and pray for world peace and sentient beings' happiness. They also perform Tibetan opera and Vajra dance, which creates an amazing scene. Visitors are welcome to visit and experience it. In addition, the monastery also has an Exoteric and Esoteric Teaching College and a Closed Retreat Meditation Center, with more than 400 resident monks studying and practicing there. Address The county town of Seda County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province is about 6 kilometers west of it
Opening hours All day (Every day from January 1st to December 31st)
Transportation No buses are available for direct transportation, and chartering or self-driving is required. The cost for chartering is about 10 yuan/person; Alternatively, walking northwest along County Road 039 can also directly lead to the destination, which is about 6 kilometers away.
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