The Rongbuk Monastery is the world's highest temple, sitting at an altitude of over 5,000 meters, and is located at the foot of Mount Qomolangma (or the Everest) in Tingri County, China's Tibet Autonomous Region. /Xinhua Photo
36-year-old Ngawang Peljor has practiced Buddhism in the monastery for 15 years. He lives a simple and regular monastic life here. /Xinhua Photo
Every morning, Ngawang chants with other monks after breakfast till noon. Normally they chant about six hours a day. /Xinhua Photo
There are about 30 monks in the monastery, and they not only practice religion, but also run an inn, grocery stores, restaurants, and supply the pilgrims and tourists who try to challenge the world's highest peak. /Xinhua Photo
At the beginning of the 21st century, the temple's tourism income reached more than 30,000 yuan (about 4,300 US dollars). The temple has electricity and even the Internet, and the monks can eat vegetables all year round. /Xinhua Photo
