The samye monasterywas built in 761 when the 5th tobu king chisong duosan sent envoys to kashmir and india to invite famous lamars to teach buddhism in tibet it is said that the monastery was destroyed by fire and was rebuilt three hundred years as the residence of the 6th dalai lamar this 4 night lhasa and samye monastery group tour is designed for people who have interest for tibetan architecture and buddhism note your local tour operator will apply for a ttp for you minimum 15 days lea