Photo shows the main hall of the Reting Monastery. The Reting Monastery was built in 1057 A.D. by Dromtonpa Gyalwai Jungne, founder of the Kadampa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. As the main monastery of the Kadampa Sect, it is located in Thango County of Lhasa, capital of southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The monastery's location differs from most places in Tibet that it is surrounded by thick juniper forest, and many Tibetans believe juniper trees are enriched with spiritual power. Due to the high reputation of Reting Rinpoches, the temple plays a significant role in the development of Tibetan Buddhism. [Photo/China Tibet Online]

Photo shows two pilgrims in the Reting Monastery. The Reting Monastery was built in 1057 A.D. by Dromtonpa Gyalwai Jungne, founder of the Kadampa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. As the main monastery of the Kadampa Sect, it is located in Thango County of Lhasa, capital of southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The monastery's location differs from most places in Tibet that it is surrounded by thick juniper forest, and many Tibetans believe juniper trees are enriched with spiritual power. Due to the high reputation of Reting Rinpoches, the temple plays a significant role in the development of Tibetan Buddhism. [Photo/China Tibet Online]

Photo shows the dining hall in the Reting Monastery. The Reting Monastery was built in 1057 A.D. by Dromtonpa Gyalwai Jungne, founder of the Kadampa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. As the main monastery of the Kadampa Sect, it is located in Thango County of Lhasa, capital of southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The monastery's location differs from most places in Tibet that it is surrounded by thick juniper forest, and many Tibetans believe juniper trees are enriched with spiritual power. Due to the high reputation of Reting Rinpoches, the temple plays a significant role in the development of Tibetan Buddhism. [Photo/China Tibet Online]

Photo shows visitors in the Reting Monastery. The Reting Monastery was built in 1057 A.D. by Dromtonpa Gyalwai Jungne, founder of the Kadampa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. As the main monastery of the Kadampa Sect, it is located in Thango County of Lhasa, capital of southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The monastery's location differs from most places in Tibet that it is surrounded by thick juniper forest, and many Tibetans believe juniper trees are enriched with spiritual power. Due to the high reputation of Reting Rinpoches, the temple plays a significant role in the development of Tibetan Buddhism. [Photo/China Tibet Online]

The Reting Monastery was built in 1057 A.D. by Dromtonpa Gyalwai Jungne, founder of the Kadampa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. As the main monastery of the Kadampa Sect, it is located in Thango County of Lhasa, capital of southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The monastery's location differs from most places in Tibet that it is surrounded by thick juniper forest, and many Tibetans believe juniper trees are enriched with spiritual power. Due to the high reputation of Reting Rinpoches, the temple plays a significant role in the development of Tibetan Buddhism. [Photo/China Tibet Online]