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List of Himalayan monasteries and shrines

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Tibetan Buddhist monasteries are known for their rich culture and traditions, which are deeply rooted in the teachings of Buddhism. One of the most important aspects of Tibetan Buddhist monasteries is the presence of ritualistic places, which are dedicated to various deities and spiritual practices.
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Stupa: A stupa is a dome-shaped structure that represents the Buddha's body, speech, and mind. It is a ritualistic place where devotees perform circumambulation (walking around the stupa in a clockwise direction), offer prayers, and make offerings. Stupas are considered to be powerful spiritual
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Lahkhang is the inner sanctum of the monastery, where the most sacred relics, statues, and thangkas (religious paintings) are housed. It is typically located in the central courtyard of the monastery and is considered to be the most sacred and holiest part of the monastery. The Lahkhang is only
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Within the Gompa, practitioners may work with a qualified teacher or guide to deepen their understanding of tantric practices and meditation. They may engage in practices that involve the recitation of mantras, visualization of deities, or other advanced techniques that are aimed at achieving
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The Gompa is typically located within the monastery complex and is designed to facilitate deep concentration and inner exploration. The space is usually large, with minimal furnishings, and may be decorated with symbolic images and objects that are relevant to the particular practices being
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Mandala: A mandala is a geometric pattern that represents the universe and is used as a ritualistic place for meditation and visualization. Mandalas are often created using coloured sand or other materials and are destroyed after the ritual is complete, symbolizing the impermanence of all
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1. "Buddhism and the Environment: A Study of the Zanskar Region of Ladakh" by Ranjan Kumar Sinha, published in the Journal of Human Ecology in 2012. 2. "Buddhist Himalayas: People, Faith and Nature" by Olivier Föllmi, published by Thames & Hudson in 2002
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Dukhang: The shrine room is the most important ritualistic place in a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. It is a sacred space where monks and laypeople gather to perform prayers, offerings, and other rituals. The shrine room is often adorned with statues,
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1. "Buddhist Stupas in South Asia" by Himanshu Prabha Ray, published by Oxford University Press in 2011. 2, "The Shanti Stupa, Leh: A Case of Buddhist Pilgrimage and Tourism" by Rinsol Ganzin, published in the Journal of Heritage Tourism in 2013.
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Prayer Wheel: A prayer wheel is a cylindrical wheel that is inscribed with mantras or prayers. It is a ritualistic place where devotees spin the wheel in a clockwise direction, believing that each turn of the wheel generates positive energy and
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References 1.Gergan Dorje Thakur : "Ladakh: A Himalayan Treasures", published by Niyogi Books 2. Martijn van Beek and Jan van der Putten (Ed): "Ladakh: Culture, History and Development Between Himalaya and Karakoram",
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Stongdey Monastery Monastery, is a Buddhist monastery located in the Zanskar region of Ladakh India. The monastery was founded in the 11th century by the famous translator Rinchen Zangpo and belongs to the Gelugpa sect.
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Chorten: A chorten is a small stupa that is used as a ritualistic place for meditation and offerings. Chortens are often found in the courtyards of Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and are used by monks and laypeople
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Samtanling Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in the Nubra Valley, Ladakh India. It was founded in the early 19th century by Lama Tsultrim Nima and belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
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4. Sukumar Dutt "Buddhist Monasteries and Monastic Life in Ancient India: From the Third Century BC to the Seventh Century AD" (2004, Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers) - includes a section on Rewalsar Monastery
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Sani Gompa, also known as Sani Monastery. It is a Buddhist monastery located in the Zanskar region of Ladakh, India. It is considered to be one of the oldest monasteries dating back to the 2nd century BCE.
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It was found by Changzem Tserab Zangpo during 14th century. It belongs to the Gelugpa school of Vajrayana Buddhism. During the 17th century, the monastery was heavily damaged and later reconstructed.
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Consequently, great Buddhist Masters like Vasubandhu, Santarakshaka and Padmasambhava visited Tibet. This led to the establishment of Buddhist Monasteries all along Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau.
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These ritualistic places are an integral part of Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and are used by monks and laypeople alike to connect with their spiritual practice and the teachings of Buddhism
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Basgo Monastery is a mud-brick fortress. The monastery was built in the 16th century by the Namgyal dynasty. The monastery holds a 14-meter-high, gilded statue of the Maitreya Buddha.
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Pemayangtse Monastery monastery was built in 1705 by Lhatsun Namkha Jigme. It is an important monastery of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It is situated in Sikkim, India.
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3. Roger Goepper : “Alchi, the Oldest Buddhist Monastery in the Upper Indus Valley: Its History and Artistic Significance", published by Artibus Asiae Publishers
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The Monastery was rebuilt in the 1960s by the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. The monastery is the main seat of the Karmapa lineage, It is located in Sikkim, India
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3. O.C. Handa :"Buddhist Monasteries of Himachal Pradesh: 6th-8th Century A.D." (2003, Indus Publishing Company) - includes a chapter on Rewalsar Monastery.
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The monastery belongs to the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is believed to be found in 12th century by Guru Rinpoche, the great master of Varayana Buddhism.
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Himalayan range. Monasteries of Vajrayana Buddhism are found throughout Himalayan range in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan; the earliest being Samye Monastery
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2. Pratapaditya Pal: "The Art of Himalaya: Treasures from Nepal and Tibet" (2001, University of California Press) - includes a section on Rewalsar Monastery.
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Buddhist master Naropa in the 11th century. The monastery is at three levels. Monastery at the entrance; then steps leading up on a hill to a cave gompa
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Shanti Stupa is a white dome like structure. It was in built in 1991 . It was built a Japanese Buddhist organization to promote world peace and harmony.
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Rangdum monastery was built by Gelek Yashy Takpa in the 18th century. The monastery belongs to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Rangdum Monastery -
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3. "The Hidden Himalayas: An Anthology of Contemporary Writing" edited by Patrick French and Namita Gokhale, published by John Murray Press in 2009.
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3. Datta, D. (2015). Buddhism in the Northeast: The Case of Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim. Indian Journal of Social Science Researches, 12(2), 101–106.
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3. Datta, D. (2015). Buddhism in the Northeast: The Case of Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim. Indian Journal of Social Science Researches, 12(2), 101–106.
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Coningham, R. A. E., & Young, R. (2015). The archaeology of South Asia: From the Indus to Asoka, c. 6500 BCE-200 CE. Cambridge University Press.
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It is located in Nubra Valley of Ladakh India. The place is also significant for a battle between British and Tibetan forces, during 19th century.
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The Chendebji Chorten is a four-sided structure, each side featuring a large, painted image of one of the four Buddhas of the Vajrayana tradition.
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by Ugen T. Bhutia. In "Himalayan Research Bulletin", vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 49–54. Kathmandu: Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies, 2013.
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Monisha Ahmed and Clare Harris (Ed) :"Ladakh: Culture at the Crossroads" (2005, Marg Publications) - includes a section on Samtanling Gompa.
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3. "The Cultural Heritage of Rabong Monastery, Sikkim" by Doma Tshering. In "The Indian Journal of Social Work", vol. 67, no. 1, pp. 77–86.
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Jangi Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The monastery is also known as the Kinnaur Monastery.
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Stok monastery was built in the 14th century by a lama Lhawang Lotus. The gompa is affiliated to Gelugpa or the Yellow Hat sect of Buddhism.
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edited by K.S. Singh and Madhu Jain, pp. 263–270. Delhi: Book Faith India, 2009. 2. "The Rabong Monastery and Its Cultural Landscape"
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Lachen Monastery, also known as Ngodub Choling Monastery. It is a Buddhist monastery located in the Lachen Valley of North Sikkim, India.
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Rabong Monastery is also called as the Mani Choekerling Complex (in set). This is situated near Tathagatha Stal (Hindi: तथागत स्थल)
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Bardan Monastery was founded in the 16th century by Lama Phuntsog Dorje and belongs to the Drukpa Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Thongsa Gompa is also known as the Bhutanese Monastery. It was originally built in 1692 CE and reconstructed during 19th century.
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https://ignca.gov.in/online-digital-resources/archaeological-sites/arunachal-pradesh/rupa-monastry/ (accessed on 26 March 2023)
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The Monastery belongs to Drukpa Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. The cave monastery is said to have been founded by the famous
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3. Nawang Tsering : "The Stongdey Monastery and Its History" (1991, Ladakh Ecological Development and Environmental Group)
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Clare Harris :"Himalayan Buddhist Monasteries" (2002, Oxford University Press) - includes a section on Bardan Monastery.
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4. Erberto Lo Bue,"The Iconography of the Buddhist Sculpture of Alchi, Western Himalayas, India" by published by River Books.
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2. Jigme Norbu : "Buddhist Monasteries in Sikkim: An Overview" , "Buddhism in South Asia: Studies in Regional Diversity"
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1. Martin, P. (2005). Sacred Spaces and Cultural Identity: The Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim. Asian Anthropology, 4(2), 149–169.
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1. Martin, P. (2005). Sacred Spaces and Cultural Identity: The Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim. Asian Anthropology, 4(2), 149–169.
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Lachen Monastery is also known as Ngodub Choling Monastery. It was built in 1858 AD by the Nyingma Sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Janet Rizvi (Ed)"Ladakh: Crossroads of High Asia" (1996, Oxford University Press) - includes a chapter on Bardan Monastery
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1. Karma Phuntsho, "Buddhism in Bhutan: A Historical Survey", published in Journal of Bhutan Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1999.
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2. Situ, R. (2003). The Golden Lama of Rumtek: A Social History of the Karmapas of Tibet. Boston: Shambhala Publications.
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2. Situ, R. (2003). The Golden Lama of Rumtek: A Social History of the Karmapas of Tibet. Boston: Shambhala Publications.
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1. Nawang Tsering Shakspo : "Stongdey Monastery: A Cultural and Historical Survey" (2006, Indus Publishing Company)
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Nawang Tsering Shakspo :"Samstanling Monastery: A Cultural and Historical Survey" (2009, Indus Publishing Company)
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The monastery was founded in 1721 during the ruling period of Jigme Pawo. It belongs to the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism,
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The architecture of Gangtey Gompa is typical of Bhutanese monasteries. It is located in the Phobjikha Valley of Bhutan.
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Sumtsek Gompa at Alchi Monastery was built in the 11th century and is known for its unique blend of Indian and Tibetan
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Chorten is Nepalese style stupas such as Boudhanath. It was built during 18th century by Lam Oensey Tshering Wangchuk
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Buddhism had spread to the Himalayan region before CE. It is evident from the fact that during 3rd century BC, Emperor
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The monastery has evidence of a Hungarian Scholar and explorer, Alexander Csoma de Körös (1784-1842) working there. .
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Erberto Lo Bue : "The Art of Ladakh: Studies on the Monastic Architecture and Murals" (2004, Marg Publications)
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1. "Rabong Monastery and its Preservation" by Jigme T. Lachungpa. In "Buddhist Himalayas: People, Faith and Nature",
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Monastery is 12 century Monsatery belonging to Drukpa sect of Vajrayana Buddhism. It houses idol of Avalokiteshwara.
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It was built in 1330. The Gompha has exquisite murals painted on its walls depicting deities of Vajrayana pantheon..
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The religious structures of Vajrayana Buddhism in the Himalayan belt are seen as Monasteries, Lhakhangs/ Gomphas and
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5. Elizabeth Valdez del Alamo :"The Ritual Life of Tibetan Monks: The Monastery of Stongdey" (1992, Routledge)
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1. Nawang Tsering Shakspo: "Rewalsar Monastery: A Cultural and Historical Survey" (2010, Indus Publishing Company)
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Sakya Tangyud Monastery, belongs to the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism, located in Kaza, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Here are some of the most common ritualistic places found in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and what they are called:
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Snellgrove, D. L. (1987). Indo-Tibetan Buddhism: Indian Buddhists and their Tibetan successors (Vol. 1). Shambhala.
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Snellgrove, D. L. (1987). Indo-Tibetan Buddhism: Indian Buddhists and their Tibetan successors (Vol. 1). Shambhala.
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Nawang Tsering Shakspo :"Bardan Monastery: A Cultural and Historical Survey" (2009, Indus Publishing Company)
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Snellgrove, D. L. (1987). Indo-Tibetan Buddhism: Indian Buddhists and their Tibetan successors (Vol. 1). Shambhala
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Vitali, R. (1990). The kingdom of GugÄ—: Western Tibet and the Himalayas of Ladakh and Nepal. Serindia Publications
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Snellgrove, D. L. (1987). Indo-Tibetan Buddhism: Indian Buddhists and their Tibetan successors (Vol. 1). Shambhala
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Sani Gompa has a blend Indian and Tibetan Buddhist traditions. In the premises of monastery exists holi funerary.
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at Sikkim India. Rabong Monastery was built in the Sikkimese traditional architecture known as “Rinchhen Surgye”.
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The shrine has a14 feet bronze statue of Avalokitesvara, tallest in Bhutan. The Stupa in the vicinity is modelled
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Songtsen Gampo built a series of 108 temples throughout the Himalayas, each one helping to pin down the demoness.
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Karmay, S. G. (2014). The life of the first Yangsi Rinpoche: Memoirs of the Tibetan resistance. Lexington Books.
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Huntington, J. C., & Huntington, D. S. (2005). The art of ancient India: Buddhist, Hindu, Jain. Weatherhill.
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The Memorial Chorten is a 51.5 meters tall, stupa located in Thimphu, Bhutan. It was built in 1974 in memory of
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3. "Buddhist Pilgrimage in India: The Ultimate Destination" by Swati Mitra, published by Niyogi Books in 2018,
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Jambay Lhakhang was intended to pin down the left knee of the demoness. Kichyu Lhakhang is one another Shrine.
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1. H. K. Sharma : "Religion and Society in Sikkim: A Historical Perspective" in "Himalayan Anthropology:
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It is also called Pedma Churling Zandok Parley Monastery. It belongs to Nyingmapa school of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Chorten (Stupa) is at Zemithang 90 km from Tawang. The stupa is 186 feet base and 93 feet high, built in
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Rewalsar Monastery, also known as Tso-Pema Monastery. It is a Buddhist monastery in Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Sangchen Dorji Lhendrup Numnnery Bhutan, The Nunnery was established in 2015 as a Buddhist college for Nuns.
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2. Michael Aris, "The Religious Iconography of Bhutan", published in Artibus Asiae, Vol. 37, No. 2/3, 1975.
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1. Parul Singh and Prashant Srivastava: "Pemayangtse Monastery: The Sacred Citadel of Nyingma Sect" (2019)
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https://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/west-bengal/kalimpong/attractions/thongsa-gompa/a/poi-sig/1284687/356542
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P. Stobdan  :"Monasteries of Ladakh" (2010, Niyogi Books) - includes a chapter on Samtanling Gompa.
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2. Peter van Ham "The Pemayangtse Monastery, Sikkim: A Study of Its Architecture and Iconography" (1993)
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It is located in Sikkim, India. The Monastery is associated with Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Le Calloc’h, Bernard. “Kanum, the Village of Alexander Csoma de Körös A Narrative of Werner Hoffmeister.
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Zangpo, N. (2016). The treasury of knowledge, book 8, part 4: Esoteric instructions (Vol. 4). Shambhala.
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It is a 1980 Monastery built in Indo-Tibetan style. The monastery has paintings of Bon Demonical Buddha
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It belongs to the Karma Kagyupa lineage. The Complex houses Mani Lhakhang, Guru Lhakhang among others.
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Gombrich, R. F. (1997). How Buddhism began: The conditioned genesis of the early teachings. Routledge.
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The stupa was built in 1945 by Trulshik Rinpoche. It belong to Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Jambay Lhakhang is located in Bhumtang, Bhutan. This is an ancient shrine believed to have been built
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3. Nawang Tsering Shakspo :"Basgo: An Iconographic Analysis", published by Motilal Banarsidass
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2. P.C. Jain and Daljeet "The Buddhist Monasteries of Sikkim", Motilal Banarsidass Publishers, 2007
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Rumtek Monastery is known as the Dharma Chakra Centre. It was originally built during 18th Century.
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P. Stobdan: "Monasteries of Ladakh" (2010, Niyogi Books) - includes a chapter on Bardan Monastery.
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Rumtek Monastery is known as the Dharma Chakra Centre. It is the main seat of the Karmapa lineage,
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Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
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4. Sarla Kumari : "Stongdey Monastery, Ladakh: The Red Hat Sect of Tibetan Buddhism" (2007)
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architectural styles. Alchi monastery holds Dukhang, and Manjushri Temple, in the same premises.
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1. Prem Singh Jina "The Buddhist Monasteries of Ladakh", published by Indus Publishing Company
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2. Martin, Dan. Ralang Monastery: A History. Sikkim: Palchen Choeling Monastic Institute, 2012
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Zangdokpalri Monastery is also known as Durpin Gompa located at Kalimpong, West Bengal, India,
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Lhodrak Kharchu monastery was built in the 1990s in the traditional Dzong architectural style.
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3.R. C. Agrawal and S. K. Saraswati: "Pemayangtse Monastery and Its Sacred Sculptures" (2008)
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It is one of the largest and most important monasteries of the Sakya school outside of Tibet.
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Ladakh region of India. The monastery is identified with 23 meters statue of Maitreya Buddha.
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4. S. R. Chakravarti :"Pemayangtse Monastery: An Architectural Marvel of Sikkim" (2005)
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Ngadak Sempa Chembo. This is the main 'Tashiding Gompa' which is called as Chogyal Lhakhang.
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Lopez, D. S. (1995). The heart sutra explained: Indian and Tibetan commentaries. SUNY Press.
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and Bon Deity. Yung Dung school of Bon was founded by Shenrab Miwoche during 14th century.
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Monastery was established in 1909. It belongs to the Nyingmapa School of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Labrang Monastery was built in characteristic Sikkimese architecture of Rinchhen Surgyeor;
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Zongkhul Cave Gompa is a part of monastery located in the Zanskar region, Ladakh, India.
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1. O.C. Handa "Buddhist Monasteries of Himachal Pradesh" (Indus Publishing Company, 2005
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Ralang Monastery was established in the 18th century by the 9th Karmapa, Wangchuk Dorje,
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Bhutan. It is surrounded by 108 chorten walls. The complex houses three revered temples,
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is Vajrayana Buddhist temple, Kungri Monastery is located in the Himalayan region India.
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and further higher is the third gompa where Saint Naropa is believed to have meditated.
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1. Alaka Atreya Chudal, "Sakya Monasteries in India and Bhutan, published in Himalaya,
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Ref: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/chendebji-chorten (accessed on 26 March 2023)
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1. Kapadia, Harish. Ralang Monastery: An Architectural Survey. New Delhi: IGNCA, 1998.
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The monastery is the main seat of the Karmapa lineage, It is located in Sikkim, India
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the Journal of the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies, Vol. 17, No. 1, 1997.
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Lama Dev Verma, the then king of that region. It is at an altitudinal of 2438 meters.
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Gyatso, J. (1987). Down with the demoness: reflections on a feminine ground in Tibet.
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It belongs to Nyingma sect of Vajrayana Buddhism. The monastery is located in Bhutan
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The temple was built in 1420 by the architect Thangtong Gyalpo, "Iron Bridge Maker".
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Dowman, K. (1988). The power-places of Central Tibet: The pilgrim's guide. Routledge
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Nathang Monastery is a relatively small monastery, established in the 17th century.
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the youngest brother of Terton Pemalinga. The monastery is situated at Tawang India
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Monastery was built during 15th century. This Monastery belongs to Gelugpa Sect of
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2. Kaushik P.D., "The Monasteries of Spiti Valley: Sakya Tangyud and Kye Gompa",
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Rupa Monastery (Pedma Churling Zandok Parley Monastery) Arunachal Pradesh India
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2. Sumit Seth "Alchi: The Living Heritage of Ladakh", published by Niyogi Books
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The Monastery is famous for the iron bridge leading to it, laid on Paro River.
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Decchen Choyling Gumpa built in 1948. In the same premises there is a Nunnery.
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Monastery was built during 11th century by Lhachen Gyalopo. It is situated In
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It is built in 2008 as memorial to celebrate 100 years of monarchy in Bhutan.
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namely: Guru Lhakhang, Sampa Lhundrup Lhakhang and Ka Gon Phor Sum Lhakhang.
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the third king of Bhutan, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, "father of modern Bhutan".
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12 century AD by Monk Lama Pradhar. It is built to resembles 5 century AD,
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accessible to the monks and is used for meditation and religious ceremonies.
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Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect was founded in 1641.
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was built in 1843. It belongs to the Nyingmapa School of Tibetan Buddhism.
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is a Vajrayana Buddhist Shrine built in 1652 by Mingyur Tenpa at Bhumtang,
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2. Erberto Lo Bue "Ladakh: The Stongdey Monastery" (1999, Timeless Books)
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This a Nyingma monastery, originally established by Dudjom Rinpoche 1946,
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It was built by the 12th reincarnate of Tsona Gontse Rinpoche in 1965–66.
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edited by Mahesh Deokar and Peter Skilling, 2018. published by Routledge
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The monastery was established in 1971 by the late Khempo Tashi Gyaltsen,
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Monastery - Karma Dubgyu Chokhorling Monastery, Sikkim built in 1912 AD.
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Phensang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Sikkim, India.
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has three temples each called Goldang Chakodar, Kangyur and Tangyur.
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Monasteries also display colourful motifs and thangkas on its walls.
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The monastery was built in the 17th century by Gyalse Pema Thinley,
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Diskit Monastery is located in the Nibra valley of Ladakh, India.
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is situated at Himachal Pradesh, India. It was built in 1744 by
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Sang Monastery belongs to Kagyupa sect of Vajrayana Buddhism
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Monastery is situated in Skkim, India. Namchi Monastery has
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There are three gompas; middle Gompa is the oldest of all.
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the eight sided diamond. It symbolizes indestructibility.
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is an important Monastery of Mahayana school of thought.
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Rumtek Monastery is known as the Dharma Chakra Centre.
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It is situated at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh India.
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It belongs to GelugPa school of Vajrayana Buddhism.
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The monastery is located in Himachal Pradesh, India
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Bon Monastery is located in Kewzing, Sikkim, India.
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Namchi monastery Decchen Choyling Gumpa Sikkim India
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Vajrayana Buddhism is followed almost all along the
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objects that radiate positive energy and blessings.
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