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Jokhang Temple（大昭寺）: It is the most sacred and oldest
temple in Tibet, built in the 7th century particularly
for the enshrinement of the Sakyamuni image brought
by Princess Wencheng, which is believed to be in
existence in the lifetime of Sakyamuni. Pilgrims
are always seen at the main entrance prostrating
and paying homage to the Sakyamuni image and asking
for blessings from it. The annual Great Prayer Festival,
participated by all the monks of the three great
monasteries, is held here since 1409 during which
the greatest ritual services are performed as if
this Sakyamuni image were the living Sakyamuni himself
and philosophical debates are held for the candidates
to partake in the examination of the Master of Metaphysics
degree.
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