We happened across this monastery complex, hidden amongst the alleys of the Tibetan Quarter. They were closing up for the evening, but the monks were kind enough to let us in for a quick look around the main chapel. We had been wondering where all the pilgrims from out of town stayed while they were in Lhasa. Turns out, this monastery was one of the main spots. By the looks of the small individual piles of clothing/bedding/food prep items hundreds of pilgrims were using this monastery as a crash pad at night, sleeping communally on the chapel floors. Though there were no pilgrims present at the time, the monks had the kitchen in full swing, probably preparing for the evening return of the many pilgrims who had spent their days walking koras, spinning prayer wheels and chanting incessantly.
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