Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Buddha Unfolding Festival at Tsahilhungpo Monastery

Buddha Unfolding Festival is celebrated at Tashilhungpo Monastery on the 14th-16th day of Tibetan Calendar. Giant Tangkas of Amitayus, Sakyamuni and Maitreya are displayed on the monastery's Tangka Wall.

Thousands of pilgrims rush to the monastery to give their offerings to the Buddha and accumulate merits. The tradition has lasted for 500 years.

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