Lukhang



Lukhang (, residence of Nagas), formally Dzongyab Lukhang, residence of Nagas, lords of the castle and administered territory [?] ) is the name of a secret temple of Lozang Gyatso, 5th Dalai Lama. Three walls of the temple are covered with murals of yogis engaged in their exercises.


 * One wall of murals illustrates a commentary by Longchenpa on a Dzogchen tantra Rigpa Rangshar, interpreted according to the 5th Dalai Lama's experience of practice. The murals show characteristic visions of the secret practice of tögal.
 * Another wall shows eight manifestations of Guru Padmasambhava and eighty four main Mahasiddhas.
 * The third wall illustrates positions and movements of Yantra Yoga.

The temple is situated on a small island on a lake behind the Potala palace in Lhasa.