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The monastery-castle of Yumbu Lakhang is reputed to be the oldest building in Tibet, dating from the 2nd century. Attached to the origin of the castle, is a legend:
It is said to have been built for King Nyentry Tsenpo, who descended from heaven and was hailed a king by the people of the Yarlung Valley.
A further legend tells of 400 Buddhist holy texts which are said to have fallen from heaven and landed on the roof of the building in the 5th century.
Written Oct 7, 2005
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