Rongbuk Monastery
绒布寺
monastery in
Tibet Autonomous Region
#11 in Tibet Autonomous Region
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#289 in China
Rongbuk Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in the Himalayas of Tibet, China. It is situated near the base of the north side of Mount Everest, making it one of the highest monasteries in the world at an altitude of approximately 4,980 meters (16,340 feet). Founded in 1902 by Nyingmapa Lama Ngawang Tenzin Norbu, Rongbuk Monastery serves as a spiritual retreat for monks and nuns and a place of worship for local Tibetan Buddhists. The monastery is renowned for its stunning views of Everest and its significance in Tibetan culture and religion.
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