There is no monk in the National Security Temple in Lhasa city center

Xide Temple is one of the four forests in Lhasa, the full name is 'Xide Gandan Sangdanlin Temple' means the residence of 4 monks, also known as 'Xide Zang', which was built in the early 9th century AD, it is one of the six Rakangs built by the Tibetan Zanpu Chizudezan around the Jokhang Temple, and it is now the seventh batch of national key cultural relics protection units. During the Yuan Dynasty, with the support of the leader of the Cai Ba Wan households, Xide Temple was expanded on the original site. Since the 14th century, Xide Temple has become a subordinate temple of Rezhen Temple and the residence of Rezhen Living Buddha. The temple was originally a Nyingma monastery. During the third Rezhen Living Buddha period, it was converted to the Gelug sect. In 1862, Xide Temple was severely damaged. At that time, the third Rezhen Living Buddha had a conflict with Zhebang Temple due to the matter of retiring Zhebang Temple Khenpo, and the monks of Zhebang Temple joined forces with the lamas of Ganden Temple to attack the regency, causing severe damage to Xide Temple. The original main buildings include the sutra hall, Buddha hall, monk's house, and monk's kitchen. The center of the temple is a square courtyard, with the Buddha hall and sutra hall at the back. The other three sides of the courtyard are the monk's house and monk's kitchen. Behind the sutra hall are three Buddha halls arranged side by side, with the main hall in the middle and the side halls on both sides, and the three halls are connected to each other. Originally, there were clay sculptures and murals in the hall. In front of the door of the sutra hall is a veranda, with three rooms and five rooms, and small rooms on both sides. The small room has stone steps leading to the second floor. There are more than 100 monks' houses in Xide Temple, all of which are Tibetan-style flat-roofed two-story buildings. This temple is a rare abandoned temple in Lhasa city center. Although it is located in a bustling city, it has been in ruins for many years. It has been repaired in recent years. Now you can see it at the Beijing Road intersection. It is a not very noticeable Tibetan residential courtyard. The surrounding monks' houses have all become residential houses. You don't need to make an appointment to visit here, and there are no tickets, it is open all day. There are many pigeons eating and flying around on the square in front of the Buddha Hall. The sitting elderly, parents who are rushing to send their children to school, women washing clothes, administrators in the guard booth, locals chatting at the intersection... make this place full of life.