Sakya Monastery – Tibet’s Sacred Fortress and Its Ancient Library
alongxp.com – Nestled 127 kilometers west of Shigatse in Tibet’s Sa’gya County, Sakya Monastery stands as a testament to resilience and reverence. Founded in 1073 by Khön Könchok Gyalpo, a Nyingmapa monk turned Sakya Trizin, this fortress-like complex became the heart of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism. Its name, meaning “pale earth,” reflects the…