A doctor gives moxibustion treatment for a patient at the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 11, 2012.

Built in 1477, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Entering the main gate of Tashilunpo, visitors can notice a pair of dark wooden doors on the right hand side. That is where the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital locates. Stepping into the hospital, you will find that the building itself looks much more like a traditional courtyard of Tibetan temples and all of the staff there wear orange monk robes in their white medical uniforms. At present, the hospital have 16 lama working staff in total, among whom 6 are doctors with the qualification certificates of Tibetan doctor. They excel in combining traditional Tibetan and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment during their daily work. Founded in 1954, the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital serves monks, local farmers and herdsmen nowadays. "The average annual admissions of the hospital has reach 45,000, and patients are generally treated as our loved ones here," chief of the lama hospital Benba Toinzhub said.

Photo taken on Sept. 12, 2012 shows the wall painting themed on traditional Tibetan medical theory at the Tashilunpo Monastery Hospital in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2012.

Built in 1477, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Entering the main gate of Tashilunpo, visitors can notice a pair of dark wooden doors on the right hand side. That is where the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital locates. Stepping into the hospital, you will find that the building itself looks much more like a traditional courtyard of Tibetan temples and all of the staff there wear orange monk robes in their white medical uniforms. At present, the hospital have 16 lama working staff in total, among whom 6 are doctors with the qualification certificates of Tibetan doctor. They excel in combining traditional Tibetan and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment during their daily work. Founded in 1954, the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital serves monks, local farmers and herdsmen nowadays. "The average annual admissions of the hospital has reach 45,000, and patients are generally treated as our loved ones here," chief of the lama hospital Benba Toinzhub said.(Xinhua/Chogo)

File photo shows a patient receiving bloodletting treatment, a traditional Tibetan medical treatment, at the Tashilunpo Monastery Hospital in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

Built in 1477, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Entering the main gate of Tashilunpo, visitors can notice a pair of dark wooden doors on the right hand side. That is where the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital locates. Stepping into the hospital, you will find that the building itself looks much more like a traditional courtyard of Tibetan temples and all of the staff there wear orange monk robes in their white medical uniforms. At present, the hospital have 16 lama working staff in total, among whom 6 are doctors with the qualification certificates of Tibetan doctor. They excel in combining traditional Tibetan and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment during their daily work. Founded in 1954, the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital serves monks, local farmers and herdsmen nowadays. "The average annual admissions of the hospital has reach 45,000, and patients are generally treated as our loved ones here," chief of the lama hospital Benba Toinzhub said.

A doctor prepares traditional Tibetan medicine at the Tashilunpo Monastery Hospital in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2012.

Built in 1477, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Entering the main gate of Tashilunpo, visitors can notice a pair of dark wooden doors on the right hand side. That is where the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital locates. Stepping into the hospital, you will find that the building itself looks much more like a traditional courtyard of Tibetan temples and all of the staff there wear orange monk robes in their white medical uniforms. At present, the hospital have 16 lama working staff in total, among whom 6 are doctors with the qualification certificates of Tibetan doctor. They excel in combining traditional Tibetan and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment during their daily work. Founded in 1954, the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital serves monks, local farmers and herdsmen nowadays. "The average annual admissions of the hospital has reach 45,000, and patients are generally treated as our loved ones here," chief of the lama hospital Benba Toinzhub said.

A doctor prepares medicine at the Tashilunpo Monastery Hospital in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2012.

Built in 1477, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Entering the main gate of Tashilunpo, visitors can notice a pair of dark wooden doors on the right hand side. That is where the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital locates. Stepping into the hospital, you will find that the building itself looks much more like a traditional courtyard of Tibetan temples and all of the staff there wear orange monk robes in their white medical uniforms. At present, the hospital have 16 lama working staff in total, among whom 6 are doctors with the qualification certificates of Tibetan doctor. They excel in combining traditional Tibetan and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment during their daily work. Founded in 1954, the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital serves monks, local farmers and herdsmen nowadays. "The average annual admissions of the hospital has reach 45,000, and patients are generally treated as our loved ones here," chief of the lama hospital Benba Toinzhub said.

A doctor gives transfusion treatment for a patient at the Tashilunpo Monastery Hospital in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2012.

Built in 1477, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Entering the main gate of Tashilunpo, visitors can notice a pair of dark wooden doors on the right hand side. That is where the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital locates. Stepping into the hospital, you will find that the building itself looks much more like a traditional courtyard of Tibetan temples and all of the staff there wear orange monk robes in their white medical uniforms. At present, the hospital have 16 lama working staff in total, among whom 6 are doctors with the qualification certificates of Tibetan doctor. They excel in combining traditional Tibetan and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment during their daily work. Founded in 1954, the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital serves monks, local farmers and herdsmen nowadays. "The average annual admissions of the hospital has reach 45,000, and patients are generally treated as our loved ones here," chief of the lama hospital Benba Toinzhub said.

Local people wait to see doctors at the Tashilunpo Monastery Hospital in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2012.

Built in 1477, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Entering the main gate of Tashilunpo, visitors can notice a pair of dark wooden doors on the right hand side. That is where the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital locates. Stepping into the hospital, you will find that the building itself looks much more like a traditional courtyard of Tibetan temples and all of the staff there wear orange monk robes in their white medical uniforms. At present, the hospital have 16 lama working staff in total, among whom 6 are doctors with the qualification certificates of Tibetan doctor. They excel in combining traditional Tibetan and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment during their daily work. Founded in 1954, the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital serves monks, local farmers and herdsmen nowadays. "The average annual admissions of the hospital has reach 45,000, and patients are generally treated as our loved ones here," chief of the lama hospital Benba Toinzhub said.

A dentist gives medical treatment for a patient at the Tashilunpo Monastery Hospital in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2012.

Built in 1477, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Entering the main gate of Tashilunpo, visitors can notice a pair of dark wooden doors on the right hand side. That is where the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital locates. Stepping into the hospital, you will find that the building itself looks much more like a traditional courtyard of Tibetan temples and all of the staff there wear orange monk robes in their white medical uniforms. At present, the hospital have 16 lama working staff in total, among whom 6 are doctors with the qualification certificates of Tibetan doctor. They excel in combining traditional Tibetan and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment during their daily work. Founded in 1954, the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital serves monks, local farmers and herdsmen nowadays. "The average annual admissions of the hospital has reach 45,000, and patients are generally treated as our loved ones here," chief of the lama hospital Benba Toinzhub said.

Doctor Benba Toinzhub diagnoses a patient at the Tashilunpo Monastery Hospital in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2012.

Built in 1477, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Entering the main gate of Tashilunpo, visitors can notice a pair of dark wooden doors on the right hand side. That is where the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital locates. Stepping into the hospital, you will find that the building itself looks much more like a traditional courtyard of Tibetan temples and all of the staff there wear orange monk robes in their white medical uniforms. At present, the hospital have 16 lama working staff in total, among whom 6 are doctors with the qualification certificates of Tibetan doctor. They excel in combining traditional Tibetan and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment during their daily work. Founded in 1954, the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital serves monks, local farmers and herdsmen nowadays. "The average annual admissions of the hospital has reach 45,000, and patients are generally treated as our loved ones here," chief of the lama hospital Benba Toinzhub said.

Local people wait to see doctors at the Tashilunpo Monastery Hospital in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2012.

Built in 1477, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Entering the main gate of Tashilunpo, visitors can notice a pair of dark wooden doors on the right hand side. That is where the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital locates. Stepping into the hospital, you will find that the building itself looks much more like a traditional courtyard of Tibetan temples and all of the staff there wear orange monk robes in their white medical uniforms. At present, the hospital have 16 lama working staff in total, among whom 6 are doctors with the qualification certificates of Tibetan doctor. They excel in combining traditional Tibetan and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment during their daily work. Founded in 1954, the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital serves monks, local farmers and herdsmen nowadays. "The average annual admissions of the hospital has reach 45,000, and patients are generally treated as our loved ones here," chief of the lama hospital Benba Toinzhub said.

Photo taken on Sept. 12, 2012 shows the wall painting themed on traditional Tibetan medical treatment at the Tashilunpo Monastery Hospital in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2012.

Built in 1477, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Entering the main gate of Tashilunpo, visitors can notice a pair of dark wooden doors on the right hand side. That is where the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital locates. Stepping into the hospital, you will find that the building itself looks much more like a traditional courtyard of Tibetan temples and all of the staff there wear orange monk robes in their white medical uniforms. At present, the hospital have 16 lama working staff in total, among whom 6 are doctors with the qualification certificates of Tibetan doctor. They excel in combining traditional Tibetan and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment during their daily work. Founded in 1954, the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital serves monks, local farmers and herdsmen nowadays. "The average annual admissions of the hospital has reach 45,000, and patients are generally treated as our loved ones here," chief of the lama hospital Benba Toinzhub said.

A doctor diagnoses a lama patient at the Tashilunpo Monastery Hospital in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2012.

Built in 1477, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Entering the main gate of Tashilunpo, visitors can notice a pair of dark wooden doors on the right hand side. That is where the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital locates. Stepping into the hospital, you will find that the building itself looks much more like a traditional courtyard of Tibetan temples and all of the staff there wear orange monk robes in their white medical uniforms. At present, the hospital have 16 lama working staff in total, among whom 6 are doctors with the qualification certificates of Tibetan doctor. They excel in combining traditional Tibetan and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment during their daily work. Founded in 1954, the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital serves monks, local farmers and herdsmen nowadays. "The average annual admissions of the hospital has reach 45,000, and patients are generally treated as our loved ones here," chief of the lama hospital Benba Toinzhub said.

Photo taken on Sept. 12, 2012 shows the traditional production of Tibetan medicine at the Tashilunpo Monastery Hospital in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

Built in 1477, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Entering the main gate of Tashilunpo, visitors can notice a pair of dark wooden doors on the right hand side. That is where the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital locates. Stepping into the hospital, you will find that the building itself looks much more like a traditional courtyard of Tibetan temples and all of the staff there wear orange monk robes in their white medical uniforms. At present, the hospital have 16 lama working staff in total, among whom 6 are doctors with the qualification certificates of Tibetan doctor. They excel in combining traditional Tibetan and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment during their daily work. Founded in 1954, the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital serves monks, local farmers and herdsmen nowadays. "The average annual admissions of the hospital has reach 45,000, and patients are generally treated as our loved ones here," chief of the lama hospital Benba Toinzhub said.

Local people wait to see doctors at the Tashilunpo Monastery Hospital in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2012.

Built in 1477, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Entering the main gate of Tashilunpo, visitors can notice a pair of dark wooden doors on the right hand side. That is where the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital locates. Stepping into the hospital, you will find that the building itself looks much more like a traditional courtyard of Tibetan temples and all of the staff there wear orange monk robes in their white medical uniforms. At present, the hospital have 16 lama working staff in total, among whom 6 are doctors with the qualification certificates of Tibetan doctor. They excel in combining traditional Tibetan and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment during their daily work. Founded in 1954, the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital serves monks, local farmers and herdsmen nowadays. "The average annual admissions of the hospital has reach 45,000, and patients are generally treated as our loved ones here," chief of the lama hospital Benba Toinzhub said.

Photo taken on Sept. 12, 2012 shows the Tashilunpo Monastery Hospital in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

Built in 1477, the Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Entering the main gate of Tashilunpo, visitors can notice a pair of dark wooden doors on the right hand side. That is where the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital locates. Stepping into the hospital, you will find that the building itself looks much more like a traditional courtyard of Tibetan temples and all of the staff there wear orange monk robes in their white medical uniforms. At present, the hospital have 16 lama working staff in total, among whom 6 are doctors with the qualification certificates of Tibetan doctor. They excel in combining traditional Tibetan and Western medicine diagnosis and treatment during their daily work. Founded in 1954, the Tashilhunpo Monastery Hospital serves monks, local farmers and herdsmen nowadays. "The average annual admissions of the hospital has reach 45,000, and patients are generally treated as our loved ones here," chief of the lama hospital Benba Toinzhub said.