Pilgrims pray at the door of the Jokhang Temple. Buddha permitted 3 life-size statues of himself at various ages. One is missing, one destroyed, one remains in this temple, gilded in gold and precious gems, of Sakyamuni Buddha at age 12.

Pilgrims pray at the door of the Jokhang Temple. Buddha permitted 3 life-size statues of himself at various ages. One is missing, one destroyed, one remains in this temple, gilded in gold and precious gems, of Sakyamuni Buddha at age 12.