Sertar Unfolded: A Journey into Tibet’s Spiritual Heart

#discoverchina Sertar is a county under the jurisdiction of Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, located in the northwestern part of the province on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is a remarkable travel destination. The Larung Gar Five Sciences Buddhist Academy, also known as the Larung Gar Buddhist Institute, was founded in 1980 by the respected Lama Jigme Phuntsok. The hills surrounding the academy are densely covered with red monastic houses, creating an awe-inspiring and truly unique visual landscape.