sera monastery
Sera Monastery, nestled in the foothills of Wangbur Mountain in Lhasa, is one of the prestigious "great three" Gelug university monasteries of Tibet. Founded in 1419 by Jamchen Chojey, a disciple of the renowned Je Tsongkhapa, the monastery is famed for its vibrant tradition of debate on Buddhist doctrines. This practice is a dynamic and integral part of the learning process among monks, symbolizing the living essence of Tibetan Buddhism. Despite suffering damage during historical conflicts, Sera Monastery remains a bastion of spiritual education and a beacon of Tibetan culture and heritage.