The oldest monasteries in the world, like Saint Catherine's in Egypt (565 AD) & the Monastery of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem (330 AD), have been spiritual hubs.
Taktsang Palphug Monastery, located in Bhutan's upper Paro valley, is a famous Buddhist temple complex and cultural icon, situated 3120 meters above sea level and the only international airport. Image: Tripadvisor
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Key Gompa is a monastery monastery, home to hundreds of lamas, is renowned for its beautiful murals, thankas, rare manuscripts, stucco images, and wind instruments used in Chham performances. Image: tripadvisor
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Yumbu Lakang, built for Nyatri Tsanpo in 2nd Century BC, became Princess Wenchen's summer palace and later a Gelugpa monastery after Songtsen Gampo relocated to Lhasa. Image: tripadvisor
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The Hanging monastery, situated on the cliffs of Mt. Hengshan, is a sacred mountain in China, featuring caves, halls, and winding corridors and bridges. Image: Tripadvisor
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Taung Kalat Monsatary, a popular pilgrimage site, is renowned for its nat spiritual energy, with 777 steps once maintained by Burmese hermit U Khandi. Image: alluringworld.com
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The Lama Temple, renowned for its beautiful buildings and sculptures, is a significant global hub for Tibetan Buddhist learning, offering valuable insights beyond Tibet. Image: Tripadvisor
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Erdene Zuu, Mongolia's first Buddhist monastery, was founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan and experienced both neglect and prosperity before being completely shut down by the 1937 Stalinist purges. Image: Tripadvisor
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