Not only does the palace serve as the winter home of the Dalai Lama but it also houses the remains of many other Dalai Lamas throughout history. At one point, Potala also acted as the seat of the ...

There are many temples inside, the elaborate tomb of the 5th Dalai Lama, and monks still living and working within the palace. Before you reach the steps to head up to Potala Palace, there are a ...

Like the Potala Palace, the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery holds a lot of significance in Tibetan Buddhism. Not only was the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery founded by the first Dalai Lama, but later it became the ...