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Samye Monastery:
Samye Monastery is located in the peaceful area of the Shannan Region. The
temple was built by the Trisong Detsen (regnant 742-798) of the Tubo Kingdom
and was presided over by the Buddhist master Padmasambhava. Well, Samye
Monastery is the first temple which was built in Tibet with the three Buddhist
jewels of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. With these unique features, this
resplendent temple has become an attraction for visitors from many countries.

A unique monastery and village rolled into one, Samye is a highlight of a visit to
Tibet. Situated amidst breathtaking scenery, the journey to Samye is splendid no
matter how you arrive. The layout of the huge monastery complex forms a giant
mandala, a representation of the Buddhist universe.