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Ushnishavijaya Stupa of Bari Lotsawa

The Ushnishavijaya Stupa which is believed to have survived the destruction of the North Monastery was discovered under the rubble of the roof and walls. It is the stupa in which the mortal remains of Bari Lotsawa Rinchen Drag (1040-1111) were placed after his death. The stupa is considered one of the four precious sights of Sakya Town.