Samye Monastery
Samye was the first monastery built in Tibet. It's history dates back 1200 years. It can only be reached after an hour long river crossing by boat and then a 30 minute minibus ride on a bumpy sandy road. It was worth the trip!
Entrance
Ornate Facade
Samye Assembly Hall Entrance
From the second level this view is just of the entrance to the Samye main assembly hall.
Mother and Child
Monk Quarters
These colorful entrances to the monk quarters were on the second level.
Inner Courtyard of Assembly Hall Complex
Prayer Wheels
Statue 1
Statue 2
Assembly Hall Interior
Statue 3
Samye Assembly Hall
The three tall poles were adorned with the ever present prayer flags.
Cheerful Monk
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Green Chorten
Adjacent to the Samye assembly hall sits the Green Chorten. Inside the lower level are a number of prayer wheels as shown to the right.
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Relaxing
This old guy was resting on the steps to the Green Chorten.
River Crossing
We took a boat just like this one for the hour long river crossing.
"Relaxing" Ride
There weren't really any seats in the boat except on the edge of each compartment.
Returning Pilgrims
These pilgrims are waiting for the boat to return from their visit to Samye Monastery.
Samye 'Port'
The muddy and sandy river bank was the landing point for our trip to Samye.
Old Couple
This was a 'grab shot' taken from our bouncing minibus. The old couple sitting on the pile of rocks made was a great scene. I just wish the image was a little sharper!
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