2021年2月24日 · Tibet's Sakya monastery contains a library of international renown, but its works don't date back 10,000 years - which would predate the earliest known writing and recorded history. The monastery was reportedly founded in 1073 by the Lama Khn Knchok Gyalpo.

Sakya Monastery houses a huge library of as many as 84,000 books on traditional stacks 60 metres (200 ft) long and 10 metres (33 ft) high. Most of them are Buddhist scriptures, although they also include works of literature, history, philosophy, astronomy, mathematics, agriculture, and art. …

2021年7月22日 · Sakya Monastery, Sakya, Tibet. Credit: Moszczynski - Public Domain. It is possible, though not confirmed that some of the scrolls kept at the Sakya library may have been transferred from Nalanda, one of the most praised learning centers of the ancient world.

2024年11月22日 · Nestled in the heart of the Himalayan plateau, the Sakya Monastery in Tibet is a treasure trove of cultural and spiritual heritage. Founded in 1073, this sacred site is not only a center for Tibetan Buddhism but also home to a staggering collection of 84,000 ancient manuscripts and books.

2024年6月15日 · The Sakya Monastery Library, in Tibet, is home 84,000 ancient manuscripts and books that are being digitized. Given its remote location, this will allow international scholars access to these precious materials.

2023年12月24日 · Housing an awe-inspiring collection of 84,000 scrolls. The Sakya Library unfolds a story that ranges the domains of logic, musical drama, verse, pharmaceutical, and topography, advertising a all encompassing see of Tibet’s social advancement.

2023年2月14日 · Broken walls, few elderly monks and a huge repository of books, manuscripts and artwork remained. No less than a miracle, these artefacts are still in great condition. This brings us to the very famous library of Sakya Monastery.

2024年7月17日 · Unveil the hidden gems of the Sakya Monastery Library, home to 84,000 manuscripts and invaluable Tibetan Buddhist scriptures. Discover the rich heritage, unique architecture, and preservation efforts of this historic treasure trove nestled in the Himalayas.

The Sakya Monastery library, available to members and visiting scholars, houses 2,500 books on Buddhism, Tibet, and comparative religion, as well as audiotapes of teachings in Tibetan by noted lamas. The library has a connection with the Tibetan Works & Archives in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India (home of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile).

The purpose of the library is to facilitate the students with all kind of books of any schools of philosophy from all times. The plan of the library is to improve the number of the books, establish a new computer lab and to continue the present activities with no hindrances.