A Tibetan woman rings a bell during a visit to the Buddhist Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, Tibet.

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A Tibetan woman rings a bell during a visit to the Buddhist Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse, Tibet. The monastery was founded in 1447 by the first Dalai Lama. Shigatse is located 250 kms(160 miles) southwest of Lhasa.

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Location: Shigatse, Tibet
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