Jokhang Monastery

 

Many locals, pilgrims and tourist come to Jokhang everyday. For tourists, it is best to visit the temple in the afternoon. Many Tibetans will go to Jokhang in the morning for blessings. Construction on the monastery began in 642 AD. It is a beautiful monastery and one of the most important in the Tibetan Buddhist faith. Security within the temple is tight. Police and Military personnel are everywhere. More than any other temple I’ve been to. They mainly stay out of the way but you can’t help noticing them. You just have to be careful not to take pictures of them.