About Lukhang

Lukhang, formally Zongdag Lukhang is the name of a secret temple of Lozang Gyatso, 5th Dalai Lama. Three walls of the temple are covered with murals of yogis engaged in their exercises.One wall of murals illustrates a commentary by Longchenpa on a Dzogchen tantra Rigpa Rangshar, interpreted according to the 5th Dalai Lama's experience of practice. The murals show characteristic visions of the secret practice of thödgal. Another wall shows eight manifestations of Guru Padmasambhava and eighty four main Mahasiddhas. The third wall illustrates positions and movements of Yantra Yoga.
Western Temple in the Erdene Zuu Monastery

Well known Tibetan Buddhist temples

Tibetan Buddhist are built by Tibetan Buddhist followers. All decorations—plated statues, elaborate frescoes, and expensive silk hangings—are all bought and paid for by donations. The following list contains only a portion of all Tibetan Buddhist Temples, as many of the .