An important monastery in Lhasa. Famous for intellectual aspirations of local monks.I visited dispute training. Pairs of young monks trained how o persuade their opponent on specific religious issues. I, of course, did not understand subject of the disputes, but saw that some debates became heated over time. Well, monks are normal people.
Personally, I don’t like Sera Monastery much but it is another must-seen when in Lhasa. It is one of the biggest Monastery there and the most important thing that it is the only one Monastery have the debate in public.However, do not expect much because it is difficult for normal people to understand. My travel guide let us come in alone because he has heard thousands times and he could not understand at all.The most disliked thing here is the public toilets, the smell is disgusting and spread everywhere. Anyway, it’s a must-seen, so let enjoy it :)
A beautiful Monastery.We arrived at 2:55 and went straight to see the debating monks. This was fun to watch regardless of the language barrier.After visiting the debating monks our guide took us for a little tour seldom seen by others and we encounter no other tourists at all.We encountered many nomads as it is winter here. As usual the nomads all smiled and wanted pictures of my children. The nomads are such gentle people. Truly beautiful people who love children.The toilets are a bit dodgy here so please make use of toilets before you arrive.
This monastery was built in more than 500 years old. If you are lucky, you can witness the monks debating about buddhist subjects.Only handphone cameras are allowed to use.The security here is similar to Potala Palace, stationed with guards and x-ray machinesIt is quite huge and there are also a number of shops spawning beside the monastery.There is also a carpark nearby.
Fascinating Spectacle of Debating MonksOur group of 14 visited the Sera Monastery on 9th June 2018 in the afternoon. After obtaining entry tickets (50 CNY per person), we passed through the security gate and walked up along the stone paved path for about 250 metres, stopping on the way to see a small Stupa on the right hand side. The path led us to the Debating Courtyard of crushed stone, where monks debate Buddhist scripture at 1500 hours every day except on Sundays. When we reached the “Debating Courtyard” around 1545, the debating session was in full swing. There were more than 100 monks in the courtyard, some seated on cushions and others standing. The air in the courtyard was filled with the sound of monks some yelling and insistent and others listening and speaking quietly. The gestures of the monks, using their whole body, moving forward and backwards, at the same time bringing their hands together in a violent clap appeared to give force to each ones argument. You get used to the noise of continuous smacking of hands and feel a sense of energy in the air.The public are allowed to watch this ritual from the sides. However, photographing within the Debating Courtyard is not permitted except with the cell phones. I was fascinated by this spectacle. At the conclusion of the debating session all monks seated themselves and recited their prayers. During the prayer session a senior monk walked around the praying monks holding a lighted incense stick.We next visited the Assembly Hall built on a large number of columns draped in red cloth. There were many Buddha statues here, together with a multitude of other statues and coloured drawings on the walls. The seats on the hall draped in red are for the monks who come to the hall to pray as well as for administrative meetings. Although photographs are not permitted, after pleading with the monks using hand gestures, I was permitted to take just three photos within the Assembly Hall. These I now greatly treasure!
Drepung Monastery is the old official place, the every generation of Dalai Lama work here till war II.There is a famous and big event which called Sho Dun Festival. Many Lama and locals will take the biggest Tangka together and put it on the mountain.Sera Monastery, Sera means the flower- Rose. There is a very famous and traditional activity in this temple which called 辯經, means Lama will ask about 佛經 each other！Normally there are No standard answers!
We witnessed the debating of the monks in the local garden. It was a real sight to see and certainly not wanted to miss it. The local monastery looked as beautiful as any other. The road towards is also well maintained and can easily be walked without any special shoes or good physical condition.
For someone who’s interested in Buddhism
If you are in Lhasa you have to visit this important monument.
Very nice monastery. It is a very good place to pay a visit. It is very natural place.
Monks debate clapping their hands, not caring tourists. Such lively Tibetans are hardly seen anywhere else in Tibet.Check schedule and do not miss the debating.
Strongly recommended. Good to see the monks debating in the afternoon. If you are visiting the monastery go there in the afternoon.
The atmosphere as well as the learning process through debate. 😊
Nice monastery and travelers can see monks debating on buddist Philosophy. recommend to do a hiking from Sera to sera utse
This is a terminus and easy to reach by local bus. Fare is cheap.
Interesting monastery, the monks debate show is a cool addition
Nice architecture building, rich Buddhism history. Arrived quite late in the afternoon, miss out on the debating monk session
A must see place if you’re traveling to Lhasa
You are allow to take photo inside, but only cell phone allow.
Amazing experience!
A lot of historical stories here.
Worth to go and visit!
Wonderful view
Establised
Sera Temple is called Sera Mahayana Temple, one of the six main monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Together with Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery, it is called the three major monasteries of Lhasa, and it is the latest one of the three major monasteries to be built. The Sera Monastery not only has exquisite architecture and precious cultural relics, but also the world-famous Sera Monastery debate. When you come to Lhasa, not going to the Sera Monastery to see a debate seems to be an incomplete trip to Tibet. Located in the northern outskirts of Lhasa, at the foothills of Shalawuz Mountain. Distance from the Potala Palace: It is about 7KM away from the Potala Palace, about 20 minutes by car. The distance from Jokhang Temple is about 6KM.
Sera Monastery..About 5 km north of Lhasa is one of the Three Great Monasteries of the Gelug Order of Tibetan Buddhism. The history of the monastery is long, warlike and complicated, so I don’t even want to mention it. Today the monastery is again one of the three best preserved monastery complexes in Tibet..The location of the monastery below massive rocks is remarkable. During the Cultural Revolution, a large part of the monastery buildings was badly destroyed and then used as barracks. Fortunately, around 1980 the Chinese government invested large sums in the renovation of the monastery and large parts of the old buildings were beautifully restored. The monastery was then resumed. In 1982 the monastery was placed under monument protection by the Chinese state. Today around 750 monks live in the monastery again..The three large halls of the three faculties and the Tshogchen, the “large assembly hall” of the monastery, are particularly worth seeing. It was built around 1700 and is supported by 125 columns.Since the monastery is still in full operation, certain parts of the building can only be visited when the monks are not studying and praying. The splendor of colors in which the monastery shines again today is fascinating and if you can watch hundreds of monks discussing loudly, this is a very special experience.
The monks who found the current Dalai Lama left from this monastery, they were disguised as peasants on pilgrimage when they arrived at the village where the Dalai Lama had reincarnated.The 3-year-old boy, when he saw them, ran towards them while shouting Sera Lama, Sera Lama ... not only had he recognized the lamas in disguise, but he also identified the monastery from which they came.
【Sera Temple】Sera Temple is called Sera Mahayana Temple, one of the six main temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Together with Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery, it is called the three major monasteries in Lhasa, and it is the latest one of the three major monasteries to be completed.There are two theories about the origin of the name of Sera Monastery: one said that the temple had a severe hail during its foundation and construction. Hail was pronounced Sera in Tibetan, so the temple was named Sera after it was built. It is called Hail Temple; it is said that the temple was built in a place where wild roses bloomed, so it was named Sera Temple. The Tibetan pronunciation of wild roses is also Sala. The full name of the temple is Sera Mahayana Temple.Debating scriptures is a discussion of Buddhist knowledge, and it can also be said to be a way of learning for lamas. The monks of Sera Monastery have a sutra-monitoring activity every day. This is a challenging debate. Debtors often use various gestures to increase the intensity of the debate. They either high-five to urge the other party to answer questions as soon as possible, or pull the beads to express the power of the Buddha to defeat the other party.Tickets: 50Transportation: Bus 6, 16, 24 can be reachedOpening hours: 9:00-16:00Time for warrior identification: start at 15:00 and stop on Sunday
A great place, one of the six largest monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, was founded by Tsongkhapa’s disciple Great Merciful Lord Jiangchen Chojie in the early 15th century. But now that I think it is the cause of the epidemic, there are a lot less people kowtowing their heads. After watching the debate in the afternoon, the temple murals are very beautiful, but they have been beautified. They are incomparable with the previous ones, but they are still very fun overall.
The most distinctive thing here is that you can see the Lamas debates, and you cant use the camera to shoot (you can shoot with your mobile phone). There will also be a blessing ceremony. Many locals line up, and children who have nightmares can come here to let the master pray for blessings. Exquisite mandala sand paintings can be seen in the small space filled with ghee.
The Sera Monastery is located in the southern foothills of the Uzi Mountain in the northern suburb of Lhasa, Tibet. It is one of the six monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. In 1982, Sera Monastery was announced by the State Council of the Peoples Republic of China as one of the second batch of national key cultural relics protection units.In addition to the ancient buildings and temples, which are the focus of the shooting, the debate is also a key program for Sera Temple. In fact, this is not unique to Sera Monastery. It is just that Sera Monastery ’s lecturing homework is fixed every Monday to Friday afternoon and is open to visitors, so it is the most famous. What is more formal than usual debates is the regular debates, where monks initiate discussions and even debates on the Dharma. The daily debate is an auxiliary method for the lamas to understand the meaning and improve their cultivation.
Sand painting mandala is super beautiful, the debate is eye-opening
Seeing the Lama’s debate is really a special experience in life.
The most interesting here is to see a group of lamas in the debate by honestly do not know is not for visitors to see and play when they next have a large group of tourists in the debate by debate by people in this situation would be played doubts
Sera Monastery is one of Tibets three great Gelug university monasteries located 1.25 miles north of Lhasa and about 5 km north of Jokhang.
Sera Monastery is one of the six monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. When we went to the morning, there were few people and it was very quiet.
The questions and answers were good night after the festival of the 600th year. Please take a rest slowly.
Debate began at three oclock, but I did not understand.
The debate is really wonderful~
A big Buddhist temple.
I have the opportunity to see the special Debate of Tibetan Buddhism, which is translated into Village Nimbus in Tibetan. Listening to the arguments of the monks, I feel noisy and ignorant in my heart. Do I need to continue my own debate to get to it? Calm? !
Was there in 2017. An ancient Buddhist monastery. It is as if you find yourself in the past centuries. You can walk there for hours. There are many dogs, they are fed by monks - they believe that the souls of monks who have sinned have moved into these dogs. The monks are very friendly. Smiling at the guests. Interesting to watch the lessons. You cannot take pictures in the temple.
Sera Temple was once a place trained by Hajime Kawaguchi.There are still many monks who are working on questions and answers in the precincts.
Ei Kawaguchi visited Tibet for the first time in Japan 118 years ago.
Terrible crowds. When you take the bus a bit further, there is a larger temple with a view of Lhasa and beautiful alleys.
Argue of the monks
Sera Monastery is one of the three most important monasteries in Lhasa, the Tibetan Buddhist Sanctuary. The other two are Drepung and Ganden Monastery.One of the unique things about Sera Monastery is the tradition of debate. Debate is part of the monastic training courses, where the monks participate in a series of debates about the Buddhadharma. These debates are held daily in a gravel garden. The interviews were conducted under the shade of trees in the garden. The sitting monks are the ones who are being bombarded with questions by their teachers to test their understanding of the sutras with dramatic movements. The teachers clapped their hands as a signal to the monks to immediately answer the question.
Sera Monastery, an important temple of the Gelug Sect (Yellow Sect). It was built during the Yongle period of Ming Dynasty. It is located at the foothills of North Selawuzi Mountain in Lhasa. The visitable Dhasang (monastery) and main halls of Salad Sera are relatively concentrated, so it is not so laborious to visit.Debating the scriptures of Sera Monastery is the reason why many tourists visit. The debate will be held from 3 pm to 5 pm, visitors can watch, and only use mobile phones to take pictures.The Ma Tau Ming king of the Jezhacang Hall of the Sera Monastery has a particularly large number of believers who come to worship, and there are often long lines of believers waiting for the worship inside Jezacang. There were too many people who visited the temple that day, so they could not enter the Ma Tau Ming Palace. Also notice that the children who come to Sera Monastery have black noses. It turned out that it was the mark of a child praying for blessing in front of the statue of King Ma Tau Ming, blessed by the ashes of an oil lamp. There is a hall on the second floor of Sera Monastery, Jezakang, where pilgrims enter the hall to pay homage. In the hall, the monks will pick up a tube-shaped utensil. One end of the utensil is connected to the shrine. The other end is lightly touched by the pilgrims eyebrows. King Ma Tau Ming is the incarnation of the wrath aspect of Guanyin BodhisattvaThe Tsoqin Hall of Sera Monastery has a thousand hands and thousand eyes Guanyin. On the first floor of the main hall, the main hall is for the Jampa Buddha (maitreya), and the eight bodhisattvas on both sides are majestic and majestic.Salad in Tibetan means hail, or wild rose. There are no wild roses in Sera Monastery, but there are many ancient jasmine trees.Standing outside the Jezacang Square of Sera Monastery, looking at the city of Lhasa, you can see the Potala Palace. It is a place where tourists take a telephoto of the Potala Palace. .
Very large monastery, to visit in the afternoon to attend the monks debating session which takes place every day at 3 p.m., except Sunday. You can observe a few dozen monks in a large courtyard debating in groups of 2 or 3. It is an impressive sight not to be missed. You can take photos and film only with smartphones.
The study of lama (?) Is impressive
The monastery is located just outside of Lhasa. But one should not miss because of the daily and public disputes of the monks. Because of the many visitors it is recommended at the beginning, i. to be there before 1500 But there are also many monks;)
Different temple architecture style, tickets are very cheap to come at dusk, there are famous debates to watch, although they all speak Tibetan
Everyday from 3:00 to 5:00There will be a very special Debate activity!
Must go to see the debate
Because I like Tibetans and the spirit of debate
Fortunately, you can see a large tanker once a year. People gather from afar. Faithful bedists of all ages were waiting quietly.
Very beautiful and mysterious.
A temple located in Lhasa, Tibet, famous for Q&A Buddhist education.
Very pretty place
You can see the questions and answers of Tibetan monks. However, be careful as there is a monks holiday. It seems that there are many cases where the tour guide is not known.
During the festival, you can watch the Sun Buddha and Lama debate.
Serene authentically relaxed
Sera Monastery mainly looks at the bible. The temple is not as large as Drepung Monastery, and its architectural characteristics are not as good.
Historical and beautiful, the monks doing their activities
Sera Monastery with daily monk debates in the inner courtyard
Superb
Good place.
Good
Wonderful!
Debating can
It is good!
- Address:色拉中路, Lhasa, Tibet, China
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