test
yourself
How many of the 59
Wonders of China ...
How many of the top
100 World
Wonders
Jokhang Temple
tips you can trust
Why
Jokhang Temple
is special
The Jokhang Temple is widely considered Tibet's most sacred site.
Top 2
Jokhang Temple
attractions
Jowa
Buddha statue
The golden Jowa Buddha statue is the most venerated religious object in the Jokhang Temple. It is a rare statue of Buddha when he was a 12 year old boy. This golden statuary was brought to Tibet by the 7th century Chinese Princess Wencheng as part of her dowry.
Dharma
wheel
The second best known object in Jokhang Temple is the eight spoked Dharma wheel that conspicuously sits atop the complex's main entrance. Each spoke represents one of the eight fold paths to enlightenment, a core tenet of Buddhism.
Other
must-sees
Entrance
area
Just outside this Jokhang Temple's gate are supplicants
prostrating themselves as they slowly make their way to the entryway.
Chapels
Jokhang Temple has many chapels, mystically lit with yak-butter lamps,
and sometimes graced with mantra chanting lamas.
More
Other exciting facets of the Jokhang Temple include
interesting roofs (see photo), courtyards, and ancient wall murals.
Learn more Jokhang Temple tips ...
Wonders of China - Top 10 rankings
Wonders of China - Locator map
My credentials
About my website
and criteria
Reader testimonials
sponsored ad
Explore my
candid country, region
and other travel guides
Click links for tips & insights
WONDERS OF ... | WONDERS OF ... | CRUISE GUIDES | SAFARI GUIDES | WORLD'S TOP WONDERS |
| ||||
| OTHER TIPS & INSIGHTS | ||||
|
| |||
SPECIAL TOPICS | MORE | |||
| ||||
| ||||
|
| |||
|
| |||
|
| |||
|
|
| ||
|
|
| ||
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
