Believers pray for blessings at Drepung Monastery in Lhasa

Tibetan Buddhism believers are seen at Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 11, 2016. Many believers came to the monastery to pray for blessings on Thursday, the third day of Tibetan New Year. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

Tibetan Buddhism believers are seen at Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 11, 2016. Many believers came to the monastery to pray for blessings on Thursday, the third day of Tibetan New Year. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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Tibetan Buddhism believers are seen at Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 11, 2016. Many believers came to the monastery to pray for blessings on Thursday, the third day of Tibetan New Year. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

Tibetan Buddhism believers are seen at Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 11, 2016. Many believers came to the monastery to pray for blessings on Thursday, the third day of Tibetan New Year. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)