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Tuolin Temple was founded in 996 AD by King Yixiwo of Guge. It is the place where Rinchen Sangpo, an eminent monk in Guge and a famous translator in the later period of Tibetan Buddhism, translated scriptures and taught disciples. In 1036, Guge Yixiwo and his brother Qiangquwo invited Venerable Atisha to Tibet, where he stayed in Xitorin Temple to teach scriptures and write books, and spread Buddhism, which made the temple more famous.
Torin means to fly in the air and never fall. When Guge was founded, it was determined to respect Buddhism. Although Tibetan Buddhism at that time began to revive, it was still chaotic. Yixiwo, the second generation of Guge King, set things right and built Tuolin Monastery, whose scale and shape were modeled after those of the former Tibetan Samye Monastery. Later, the eminent Indian monk Atisha was invited to preach the Dharma, and this temple was his residence.
Atisha led to the revival of Tibetan Buddhism, and Tuolin Temple gradually became the center of Tibetan Buddhism at that time. It is said that there are still many relics in the surrounding ruins. Tsongkhapa's disciple, Guge angwangzaba, carried out a large-scale reconstruction of the temple. Many eminent monks in the latter period of Tibetan Buddhism left their footprints here.
The Tallinn of Tuolin Temple is located by the Xiangquan River. There are more than 200 large and small pagodas, and there is a neat row of pagoda walls on the north and south sides. Each wall is composed of 108 small pagodas. The setting sun shone on the khaki-colored Pagoda Forest, and the grandeur of the scene was indescribable. One can't help but imagine how splendid the Tuolin Temple must have been in its prime.
opening hours
08:00-19:00 all year round
