Drak Yerp Hermitage
* The holy shrine of Tibet is Lhasa, and the holy shrine of Lhasa is Drak Yerp
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At the altitude of 4885 meters, Drak Yerpa Monastery is located about 40km northeast to the city center of Lhasa. It is described as the “life tree” or spiritual axis of Lhasa. The site had a powerful spiritual heritage, having been visited by Songsten Gampo, Padmasambhava, Yeshe Tsoygel, Padampa Sanggye, and Asisha. It was the home of several hundred hermits, monks, and nuns.There are two popular Tibetan verses in relation to Drak Yerpa. One verse says that “While Tibet’s holy place is in Lhasa, Lhasa’s holy place in Drak Yerpa”. Another verse goes like that “Visiting Lhasa without going to Drak Yerpa is just like making a new clothe without adding the collar”. These two verses pinpoint the importance of Drak Yerpa in the hearts of the common Tibetan pilgrims.
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