Jokhang is the first/oldest Buddhist Temple in Tibet. All Buddhist pilgrimages lead to Jokhang.
It was built by King Songsten Gampo in the 6th C to attract his Chinese (Buddist) wife to Tibet. She brought with her (as dowry) many Buddhist treasures and statues, which are housed in Jokhang. Their union was an important step in blending Indian (Jokhan's architecture is inspired by ancient Indian Buddhism), Tibetan, and Chinese cultures.
(Photo: John in front of the inner courtyard at Jokhang.)
(Photo: This is the iconic "Wheel of Dharma," which represents the Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism.)
(Photo: The Wheel represents the Buddha's teaching of the path to Enlightenment.)
(Photo: The entrance to the temple.)
(Photo: In the shadow of the Noble Wheel, we determined that Roman noses are longer, and Tibetan noses are wider.)
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