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onks at the award ceremony of degree of Geshe Lharampa - Lhasa

Monks attend a debate and award ceremony conferring the title of Geshe Lharampa at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 15, 2025. Thirteen monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, here on Tuesday. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup/ABACAPRESS.COM

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onks at the award ceremony of degree of Geshe Lharampa - Lhasa

Monks attend a debate and award ceremony conferring the title of Geshe Lharampa at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 15, 2025. Thirteen monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, here on Tuesday. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup/ABACAPRESS.COM

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onks at the award ceremony of degree of Geshe Lharampa - Lhasa

A monk attends a debate and award ceremony conferring the title of Geshe Lharampa at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 15, 2025. Thirteen monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, here on Tuesday. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup/ABACAPRESS.COM

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onks at the award ceremony of degree of Geshe Lharampa - Lhasa

Monks attend a debate and award ceremony conferring the title of Geshe Lharampa at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 15, 2025. Thirteen monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, here on Tuesday. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup/ABACAPRESS.COM

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onks at the award ceremony of degree of Geshe Lharampa - Lhasa

Monks pose for group photos during a debate and award ceremony conferring the title of Geshe Lharampa at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 15, 2025. Thirteen monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, here on Tuesday. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup/ABACAPRESS.COM

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onks at the award ceremony of degree of Geshe Lharampa - Lhasa

Monks attend a debate and award ceremony conferring the title of Geshe Lharampa at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 15, 2025. Thirteen monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, here on Tuesday. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup/ABACAPRESS.COM

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onks at the award ceremony of degree of Geshe Lharampa - Lhasa

Monks attend a debate and award ceremony conferring the title of Geshe Lharampa at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 15, 2025. Thirteen monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, here on Tuesday. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup/ABACAPRESS.COM

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onks at the award ceremony of degree of Geshe Lharampa - Lhasa

Monks attend a debate and award ceremony conferring the title of Geshe Lharampa at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 15, 2025. Thirteen monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, here on Tuesday. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup/ABACAPRESS.COM

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onks at the award ceremony of degree of Geshe Lharampa - Lhasa

Monks attend a debate and award ceremony conferring the title of Geshe Lharampa at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 15, 2025. Thirteen monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, here on Tuesday. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup/ABACAPRESS.COM

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onks at the award ceremony of degree of Geshe Lharampa - Lhasa

Monks attend a debate and award ceremony conferring the title of Geshe Lharampa at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 15, 2025. Thirteen monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, here on Tuesday. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Buddhist adherents look on during a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jamyang Takhe from Qamdo's Champa Ling Monastery attends a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ngawanga Choma from Lhasa's Drepung Monastery attends a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A monk asks questions to candidates during a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Buddhist adherents look on during a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ngawanga Choma from Lhasa's Drepung Monastery attends a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A monk asks questions to candidates during a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jamyang Takhe from Qamdo's Champa Ling Monastery attends a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240229) -- BEIJING, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Monks attend a sutra debate at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 28, 2024. Twelve monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa following a sutra debate Wednesday in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Geshe Lharampa is the highest degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, equivalent to a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

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(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA (CN)

(240228) -- LHASA, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Monks attend a sutra debate at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 28, 2024. Twelve monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa following a sutra debate Wednesday in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Geshe Lharampa is the highest degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, equivalent to a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

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(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA (CN)

(240228) -- LHASA, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Monks attend a sutra debate at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 28, 2024. Twelve monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa following a sutra debate Wednesday in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Geshe Lharampa is the highest degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, equivalent to a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

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(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA (CN)

(240228) -- LHASA, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Monks attend a sutra debate at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 28, 2024. Twelve monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa following a sutra debate Wednesday in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Geshe Lharampa is the highest degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, equivalent to a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

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(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA (CN)

(240228) -- LHASA, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A monk (R) receives a certificate for the degree of Geshe Lharampa at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 28, 2024. Twelve monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa following a sutra debate Wednesday in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Geshe Lharampa is the highest degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, equivalent to a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

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(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA (CN)

(240228) -- LHASA, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A monk (L) receives a certificate for the degree of Geshe Lharampa at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 28, 2024. Twelve monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa following a sutra debate Wednesday in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Geshe Lharampa is the highest degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, equivalent to a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

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(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA (CN)

(240228) -- LHASA, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Monks attend a sutra debate at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 28, 2024. Twelve monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa following a sutra debate Wednesday in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Geshe Lharampa is the highest degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, equivalent to a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

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(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA (CN)

(240228) -- LHASA, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Monks awarded the degree of Geshe Lharampa pose for a group photo at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 28, 2024. Twelve monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa following a sutra debate Wednesday in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Geshe Lharampa is the highest degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, equivalent to a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

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(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA (CN)

(240228) -- LHASA, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Monks attend a sutra debate at the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 28, 2024. Twelve monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa following a sutra debate Wednesday in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Geshe Lharampa is the highest degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, equivalent to a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Tenzing Nima Qadhup)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Butter sculptures made by Buddhists are displayed at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Butter sculptures made by Buddhists are displayed at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Butter sculptures made by Buddhists are displayed at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Butter sculptures made by Buddhists are displayed at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch butter sculptures made by Buddhists at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Butter sculptures made by Buddhists are displayed at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Butter sculptures made by Buddhists are displayed at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Butter sculptures made by Buddhists are displayed at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Masked lamas perform exorcism dance at a square in the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a parade during the exorcism dance performance at the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lamas play music during the exorcism dance performance at a square in the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch exorcism dance performed by masked lamas at the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A masked lama performs exorcism dance at a square in the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Masked lamas perform exorcism dance at a square in the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch exorcism dance performed by masked lamas at the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Masked lamas perform exorcism dance at a square in the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lamas are pictured during the exorcism dance performance at the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Masked lamas perform exorcism dance at a square in the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240223) -- BEIJING, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Monks prepare to uncover the large yellow curtain on a huge Thangka painting bearing the image of the Buddha during the annual "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony of Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 22, 2024. More than 40,000 believers and tourists from home and abroad attended a grand Tibetan Buddhist event, known as the "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony, held Thursday at the Labrang Monastery in northwest China's Gansu Province. The annual event is one of the most important ceremonies at Labrang Monastery, built in 1709, one of the six great temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-SUNNING OF THE BUDDHA CEREMONY (CN)

(240222) -- XIAHE, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Monks carry a huge Thangka painting bearing the image of the Buddha during the annual "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony of Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 22, 2024. More than 40,000 believers and tourists from home and abroad attended a grand Tibetan Buddhist event, known as the "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony, held Thursday at the Labrang Monastery in northwest China's Gansu Province. The annual event is one of the most important ceremonies at Labrang Monastery, built in 1709, one of the six great temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-SUNNING OF THE BUDDHA CEREMONY (CN)

(240222) -- XIAHE, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Monks carry a huge Thangka painting bearing the image of the Buddha during the annual "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony of Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 22, 2024. More than 40,000 believers and tourists from home and abroad attended a grand Tibetan Buddhist event, known as the "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony, held Thursday at the Labrang Monastery in northwest China's Gansu Province. The annual event is one of the most important ceremonies at Labrang Monastery, built in 1709, one of the six great temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-SUNNING OF THE BUDDHA CEREMONY (CN)

(240222) -- XIAHE, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Tibetan girl poses for photos after the annual "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony of Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 22, 2024. More than 40,000 believers and tourists from home and abroad attended a grand Tibetan Buddhist event, known as the "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony, held Thursday at the Labrang Monastery in northwest China's Gansu Province. The annual event is one of the most important ceremonies at Labrang Monastery, built in 1709, one of the six great temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

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CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-SUNNING OF THE BUDDHA CEREMONY (CN)

(240222) -- XIAHE, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 22, 2024 shows a scene of the annual "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony of Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province. More than 40,000 believers and tourists from home and abroad attended a grand Tibetan Buddhist event, known as the "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony, held Thursday at the Labrang Monastery in northwest China's Gansu Province. The annual event is one of the most important ceremonies at Labrang Monastery, built in 1709, one of the six great temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)