Bakor, Jokhang Temple, Hospital. Sunday 9th Sept.
Sunday 9th September.We set out at 9:30am to spend some time in the Bakor, a street market area which encircles the Jokhang Temple. Hundreds of stalls sell all kind of Tibetan and Nepalese craft and art, including jewellery, hats, clothing and various religious artifacts.
Buddhist pilgrims and monks walked between the rows of stalls, rotating their prayer wheels in their hands as they circled the Jokhang Temple. Small children interacted with tourists, trying to charm their way to receiving a tip. Some sold snacks from tiny trays while others eyed off our bags, looking for an opportunity to help themselves to unguarded property. There were also beggars in the crowd.
At 11:30 we entered the Jokhang Temple for our tour. This temple was constructed in the 6th century on a site chosen by the one of the king's wives. The site was a lake at the time and was a controversial choice, but she prevailed and the temple was built.
The Jokhang is the most sacred temple in Tibet. It holds magnificent statues of important religious figures. Jok Hang means Buddha House in Tibetan. From the roof of the temple you can get a clear view of the surrounding town, including the Potala Palace.
Buddhist pilgrims and monks walked between the rows of stalls, rotating their prayer wheels in their hands as they circled the Jokhang Temple. Small children interacted with tourists, trying to charm their way to receiving a tip. Some sold snacks from tiny trays while others eyed off our bags, looking for an opportunity to help themselves to unguarded property. There were also beggars in the crowd.
At 11:30 we entered the Jokhang Temple for our tour. This temple was constructed in the 6th century on a site chosen by the one of the king's wives. The site was a lake at the time and was a controversial choice, but she prevailed and the temple was built.
The Jokhang is the most sacred temple in Tibet. It holds magnificent statues of important religious figures. Jok Hang means Buddha House in Tibetan. From the roof of the temple you can get a clear view of the surrounding town, including the Potala Palace.
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