Tibetan monasteries

Tibetan monasteries are spiritual centers where Buddhist monks and nuns practice, study, and preserve Tibetan Buddhism’s teachings. They often feature distinctive architecture, with prayer halls, stupas, and meditation rooms, serving as places for communal worship, rituals, and education. Monasteries play a vital cultural role, maintaining sacred texts, art, and traditions, and often act as community hubs providing social services. They reflect a deep integration of spiritual practice with daily life, fostering compassion, mindfulness, and the pursuit of enlightenment within Tibetan society.