Ganden Sumtseling Monastery

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Hindu_temple
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by road
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Gelug_school_of_Tibetan_Buddhism
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Tibetan_architecture
gptkbp:area approximately 30 acres
gptkbp:artwork features intricate carvings
contains numerous thangkas
has beautiful murals
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Tibetan_Buddhism
gptkbp:climate highland climate
gptkbp:community home to many monks
gptkbp:culturalHeritage part_of_the_Shangri-La_Old_Town
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important pilgrimage site
gptkbp:elevation 3,380 meters (11,090 feet)
gptkbp:famousFor its festivals
its historical significance
its scenic beauty
its cultural heritage
its educational programs
its historical artifacts
its architectural design
its community outreach programs
its preservation efforts
its role in cultural exchange
its meditation practices
its community activities
its spiritual atmosphere
its impact on local culture
its unique cultural blend
its traditional rituals
its contributions to Buddhism
its influence on art and literature
its spiritual teachings
its_role_in_Tibetan_Buddhism
its_role_in_preserving_Tibetan_culture
gptkbp:features three main halls
monastic_community
a_large_statue_of_Sakyamuni_Buddha
gptkbp:founded 1679
gptkbp:foundedBy the Fifth Dalai Lama
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ganden Sumtseling Monastery
gptkbp:influence influenced_by_Han_Chinese_architecture
gptkbp:location gptkb:Shangri-La,_Yunnan,_China
gptkbp:renovated 2001
gptkbp:sacraments hosts various religious ceremonies
gptkbp:significance largest_Tibetan_Buddhist_monastery_in_Yunnan
gptkbp:surroundings surrounded by mountains
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist destination
gptkbp:visitors attracts thousands of visitors annually