Jokhang

The Jokhang (Wyl. jo khang) is the most sacred shrine in the whole of Tibet. Situated in Lhasa, it is home to the sacred Jowo Rinpoche statue.

Further Reading

• Thomas Laird, The History of Tibet—Conversations with the Dalai Lama (London: Atlantic Books, 2006), pages 39-41.
• Victor Chan, Tibet Handbook—A Pilgrimage Guide (Chico: Moon Publications, 1994), 'Jokhang: Tibet's Most Sacred Temple', pages 62-96.