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Aerial view of Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Sertar, Tibet

This breathtaking aerial view captures the sprawling Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Sertar, Tibet, where thousands of vibrant red-roofed buildings cascade across a high-altitude valley surrounded by golden, snow-dusted mountains. The dense, orderly settlement reflects the site's significance as a major global center for Tibetan Buddhist study, set against a vivid blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds.