Exploring Tibet: Monastic Life & Tibetan Coexistence

Searching for a Lama in China's most hidden region...

Destination:ChinaProvince:TibetCity:Lhasa
Searching for a Lama in China's most hidden region...
GeorgeGoesFar2025-12-2538 min

Tibet is seen to many as off-limits, a restricted land that can only be accessed under strict supervision. However, some of the Tibetan Plateau can now be accessed and explored freely.

In this video, we're making use of this freedom and trying to uncover more about the lives of those who dedicate 20 years to studying in the Buddhist Monasteries of Tibet. Along the way, we discovered the essence of what makes Tibet so special and got some insight into how Tibetans co-exist within a Chinese State.

--- GeorgeGoesFar
December 25, 2025, Winter in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Intro to plateau
  2. 02:44Canding arrival hub
  3. 18:03Morning service
  4. 23:18Graduation ceremony prep
  5. 28:39Monastic kitchen tour
  6. 30:00Debate club scene
  7. 37:16Graduation ceremony recap

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Searching for a Lama in China's most hidden region...

Embark on a journey to the Tibetan Plateau, a region often perceived as inaccessible. This video unveils the freely explorable parts of Tibet, focusing on the profound dedication of monks who spend two decades in Buddhist monasteries. Discover the unique essence of Tibetan life and gain insights into their coexistence within the Chinese state.

Exploring Tibet: Monastic Life & Tibetan Coexistence

Tibet is seen to many as off-limits, a restricted land that can only be accessed under strict supervision. However, some of the Tibetan Plateau can now be accessed and explored freely. In this video, we're making use of this freedom and trying to uncover more about the lives of those who dedicate 20...

Attractions in this video: Social Monastery, Cersel Monastery