Last Updated on January 7, 2023 by Alpha Adventure Treks
Nepal is an amazing nation with a variety of cultural values, lifestyles, and religions. One of the main religions in Nepal is Buddhism. This nation is renowned for the spiritual significance that Lord Buddha inspired in the Nepali region of Kapilvastu. In Nepal, there are several Buddhist monasteries that offer a variety of activities and the chance to see centuries-old customs that are still beneficial to humanity. Even those of us who do not consider ourselves to be “spiritual” practice spiritual living, which is promoted by the monasteries of Nepal. Such locations can help one experience a process of spiritual and religious awakening; even if not, they are still the ideal locations to experience the tranquil and serene surroundings. The following introduces a few of Nepal’s most important Buddhist shrines.
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- Boudhanath Stupa:
One of the largest structures in the world is the Boudhanath Stupa. Buddhists also visit there as a place of pilgrimage. It is surrounded by hundreds of monasteries and serves as Nepal’s primary Buddhist center. The staple was updated by Lichchavi kings in the eighth century and was designed like a Mandala. There is a pair of Buddha’s eyes on either side, signifying mindfulness and calm. 13 stages make up an ornate cloth canopy. Some of the well-known monasteries around the Boudhanath Stupa are the Sechen monastery, Khawalung monastery, Kopan Monastery, Thrangu Monastery, Dilayak Monastery, Pullahari Monastery and retreat center, Khachoe Ghakyil Ling Nunnery, Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery, etc.
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- Kopan Monastery:
Tibetan Buddhist monastery Kopan Gumba is located on a hilltop at a great elevation. This monastery receives a lot of visitors. For the purpose of studying Buddhism and meditation, a sizable number of foreigners come here annually. This monastery in Kopan was started by Lama Thubten Nohe. Classes are offered on a variety of subjects, including Mind Training, Karma, Death and Dying, and Bodhicitta. These are the meditation classes that cover the topics of mindfulness for five, ten, and one month. Additionally, there are quick courses on Tibetan medicine and Thangka painting available.
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- Swayambhunath Temple:
One of the most significant religious sites in Kathmandu is the Swayambhu Temple, which is perched atop Semgu Hill on the western edges of the Kathmandu Valley. This location attracts visitors on a daily basis with its white dome stupa and assortment of shrines. Since it is thought to wash away all sins, pilgrims frequently make their way around the temple in a clockwise direction. For Buddhists and Tibetans, the sanctuary ranks right below Lord Bouddha as one of the holiest places. This revered site of worship, also known as the Swayambhunath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Swayambhu Maha Chaitya, has stood watch over the majority of the Kathmandu Valley for many years.
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- White Monastery:
On the peak of Druk Amitabha mountain stands the Amitabha Monastery/ Seto Gomba. It acts as a hub for charitable work and spiritual practice. It has a hall with a capacity of 2000 people. The Drukpa Lineage administration office and library are also located there. It features a clinic and 300 nuns’ quarters. Tourists from all over the world come here to escape the busy city life for a bit because of the area’s tranquil and peaceful ambiance.
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- Ramgram:
Ramgram is a holy and significant location for Buddhists. This stupa is situated in the Ramgram town in the Nawalparasi district, which bears its name. One of the eight pieces of the Buddha’s relics, which were allegedly separated into eight pieces after he left this world in Kushinagar, India, is said to be hidden inside the Ramgram Stupa. Thus, it is claimed that Ramgram is the sole stupa where the sacred relics of Gautam Buddha are still present. Ramgram thereafter rose to prominence as one of the most significant holy Buddhist pilgrimage sites ever.
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- Khawalung monastery:
Jigme Dorje Rinpoche established the Khawaling Monastery. Additionally, Yogi Maste Choying Rinpoche’s spiritual heir is Jigme Dorje Rinpoche. Inauguration day was in 2005. This institutional monastery, which is also known as one of the four main sects of Vajrayana Buddhism, aims to conserve, preserve, and spread the universal Buddhist teachings, notably the Nyingmapa lineage. This Monastery offers instruction on H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s precious teachings. Elementary and training schools are located within the monastery. The monastery offers all Monks free food, clothes, and medical expenditures in addition to basic and advanced religious education.
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- Namo Buddha:
Another site that is revered by all followers as a holy location and a destination for pilgrimage is Namo Buddha. For other people, it has also evolved into a destination for a brief hike. It is located in Kavrepalanchok, around 40 kilometers east of Kathmandu. The 9th Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche established the Tibetan Buddhist monastery Thrangu Tashi Yangtse there in the 20th century. A stupa is thought to contain the remains of a royal who served as a Buddha avatar. According to legend, the prince died and then returned as Siddhartha Gautam in Lumbini.
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- Theravada Buddhist Monastery:
It’s located in Balambu, Kathmandu. Additionally, it is thought to have served as the main foundation for Theravada Buddhism in Nepal throughout the 1940s. It is located around 8 km west of Kathmandu’s center. Balambu Bihar is another name for this monastery. The abbot of Bihar oversees Balambu Bihar, which is home to several monks and nuns. A significant center for Buddhist research is located here.
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- Chhairo Gompa:
At the Chhairo Monastery, the first Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism was founded in Nepal. The oldest of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism was founded by Guru Padmasambhava, a Vajrayana preacher, and it is known as Nyingma. It is situated in Nepal’s Upper Mustang. In the 16th century, Chhawang Thinlen, a citizen of Thak who had migrated from Gyirong county, constructed this monastery in the Chhairo village of Mustang. The Northern Treasure, or the teachings that were imparted at three Nyingma Mother Monasteries in Tibet, laid the foundation for Chhairo Gompa and eventually blossomed under the guidance of Chhawang Thinlen’s second incarnation.
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- Neydo Tashi Choling Monastery:
The location of this monastery is close to Pharping in the southwest portion of the Kathmandu Valley. In close proximity to this monastery is the Asura Cave. The greatest realization is thought to have been attained by Padmasambhava or Guru Rinpoche while meditating in Asura Cave. There are roughly 200 monks who live, study, and practice Buddhism in this monastery. By paying a set price, other individuals can also indulge themselves at this location to learn about monastic life, meditate, and study Buddhism.
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- Shey Gompa:
This monastery may be the highest in the world (4,200 m), according to certain sources. Located in the beautiful inner Dolpo valley, Shey Gompa is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery with a two-story structure. King Deldan Namgyal ordered the construction of this monastery during the 11th century as a tribute to his late father, Sengge Namgyal. The 12-meter-tall Shakyamuni (Gautam) Buddha statue that occupies three stories of Shey Gompa is also remembered for its enormous copper architecture.
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- Matepani Gumba:
There is a Theravada Buddhist monastery in Matepani, Kundahar of Pokhara’s Kaski district that goes by the name Matepani Gumba. It was constructed in 1960 by the Nyeshang community, which included migrants from Manang to Pokhara. The interior of this gumba, which is perched atop a green high mountain, is covered with vivid murals telling stories from the life of Buddha and myths pertaining to numerous deities. According to legend, Lama Jigme traveled to Sikkim in 1959 with his disciples to speak with Ranjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Gyala Karmapa, regarding the Nyeshang community in Nepal. Lama Jigme established a monastery in Matepani as suggested. The monastery is said to deliver prosperity to all next generations.
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- Tengboche Monastery:
The name Tengboche monastery is well-known to Nepalese hikers. The name Dawa Choling Gompa is another name for this monastery in Nepal. One of the well-known monasteries in Nepal’s Khumbu region is Tengboche. The iconic Himalayan peaks Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku are visible from here, which is located within the Sagarmatha National Park. This is a holy place associated with Guru Rinpoche, a central figure in Tibetan Buddhism. Major religious and cultural significance are also attached to it. In this monastery, people celebrate the vibrant Mani Rimdu Festival, which takes place in October. The Mani Rimdu festival, which includes religious meetings, songs, dances, and legends’ enchantments, is the pinnacle of Buddhist revelry.
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- Rinchenling Monastery:
The old Tibetan Buddhist monastery Rinchenling lies tucked away in the highlands, in the Limi valley of the Humla region, close to the Tibet border, at a height of 3,500 meters. This monastery, which dates back to the 10th century, houses a four-fold representation of Vairochana that is encircled on three sides by statues of Bodhisattvas. Rinchen Zangpo constructed the Rinchenling Monastery. In the beginning, Rinchen Zangpo, who was originally from China, was responsible for translating Buddhist texts from Sanskrit into Tibetan.
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