Drepung Monastery was founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choeje, one of Tsongkhapa's main disciples. It located on the Gambo Utse Mountain, five kilometers away from the western suburb of Lhasa.

Drepung Monastery is Tibet's largest and most influential monastery, with over 10,000 lamas in its heyday. It is also the first of the three principal monasteries of the Gelug School of Buddhism.

(Source: CRI)

Drepung Monastery used to be the home of the Dalai Lamas before the Potala Palace was built in the 17th century. Today, it attracts pilgrims and visitors from all around the world.