Drepung Monastery is one of the six Gelugpa Monasteries in Tibet. Its Tibetan name means “Rice Heap Monastery” indicating prosperity. It is located about 5 km from the west suburb of Lhasa on the Gambo Utse Mountain.
Drepung Monastery is one of the six Gelugpa Monasteries in Tibet. Its Tibetan name means “Rice Heap Monastery” indicating prosperity. It is located about 5 km from the west suburb of Lhasa on the Gambo Utse Mountain.