Jokhang was founded in AD 639 to house the statue of a Shakyamuni Buddha brought as dowry by the Nepali Princess Bhrikuti on her marriage to King Songtsen Gampo. The statue is important because it represented Buddha at the age of 8 years old and was made during the lifetime of Buddha. Jokhang is considered to be the holiest site in Tibet. Unfortunately again no photography is allowed inside.
The Four Heavenly Kings guarding the Temple
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