Namgyal Monastery
Namgyal Monastery
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Musicians Mum
1,330 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Also known a "Little Lhasa",obviously a place to visit as residence of Dalai Llama.
Interesting architecture ,built in the Tibetan style for the Tibetan monastic community in exile.
Visited as part of a small group tour and very interesting to see the monks. Watch the young lads in" monk training",playing around in their break time from lessons as only small boys can do, so happy ,the grown up monks peaceful and patient.
Interesting architecture ,built in the Tibetan style for the Tibetan monastic community in exile.
Visited as part of a small group tour and very interesting to see the monks. Watch the young lads in" monk training",playing around in their break time from lessons as only small boys can do, so happy ,the grown up monks peaceful and patient.
Written August 31, 2023
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arjunajb
Greater Noida, India358 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Located at Mcleodganj we paid a visit to the Monastery..very well organized to facilitate the movement of visitors with ease..very neat and clean..an easy Darshan with arrangements to sit and relax if required to do so
Written May 28, 2019
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Arun K
Nagpur District, India3,374 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, is believed to have his abode in Namgyal Monastery which is also the largest Tibetan temple. The foundation of the monastery was laid down in the 16th century by the second Dalai Lama and was set up for the monks to help Dalai Lama in religious affairs. The monks residing here in the monastery carry out practices for the well-being of Tibet and work as a centre of learning and meditation on the Buddhist philosophical exposition. The serenity and ambience that this place creates in the minds of its visitors are enough to attract even those who are not inclined towards this religion.
After the Red Chinese attacked Tibet in 1959, the 14th Dalai Lama and thousands of Namgyal monks escaped to the countries of Nepal, India, and Bhutan which led to the establishment of Namgyal Monastery in India. The monastery was first built in the year 1575 by 3rd Dalai Lama in Tibet, which was then moved to Mcleod ganj after the Tibetan revolts in 1959.
At present, there are nearly 200 monks in the monastery who work towards protecting the practices, skills, and traditions of the monastery. The study of the languages Tibetan and English, texts of Sutra and Tantra, Buddhist philosophy, sand mandalas, ritual chanting, and dances are all included in the study of Buddhism.
We enjoyed our visit Truly a beautiful place to visit
After the Red Chinese attacked Tibet in 1959, the 14th Dalai Lama and thousands of Namgyal monks escaped to the countries of Nepal, India, and Bhutan which led to the establishment of Namgyal Monastery in India. The monastery was first built in the year 1575 by 3rd Dalai Lama in Tibet, which was then moved to Mcleod ganj after the Tibetan revolts in 1959.
At present, there are nearly 200 monks in the monastery who work towards protecting the practices, skills, and traditions of the monastery. The study of the languages Tibetan and English, texts of Sutra and Tantra, Buddhist philosophy, sand mandalas, ritual chanting, and dances are all included in the study of Buddhism.
We enjoyed our visit Truly a beautiful place to visit
Written June 12, 2018
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P4lin
Verwood, United Kingdom209 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
Whilst staying in Dharamsala, we (obviously) visited the Tsuglagkhang Complex, where for part of the year, the Dalai Lama resides. We were asked to leave everything electronic outside of the complex, so sadly couldn't take any photographs. We went to both the Namgyal Monastery and the Kalachakra Temple, which enabled us to see monks involved in Doctrinal Disputation, throwing questions at each other and hand slapping and monks chanting prayers. The inside of the temple is highly decorated but the exterior of the complex is a plain concrete structure, not at all what I had expected, bearing in mind its importance to the Tibetan culture. Pleased that we have gone but would not return.
Written June 2, 2014
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KGB777
Singapore, Singapore40,802 contributions
Nov 2013 • Solo
The most significant site in the Mcleodganj vicinity. Possible to see the monks chanting and going about their daily tasks and to soak up some of the atmosphere of the Tibetan exile community. Built in the 1960s the construction is of course nothing exceptional, but it is the proximity of the Dalai Lama which brings meaning to this place (unfortunately he was in Japan when I visited).
Written December 2, 2013
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007_Gaurav
Deoghar, India236 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
This place a must visit for me. It is the most important place here. One can see the monks carryung out prayers, undertaking teachings and carrying out their daily chores. This place has significance due to his Holi Highness Dalai Lama.
Written January 25, 2016
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Akshay Sharma
New Delhi, India10,902 contributions
May 2022
This is one of the prime monasteries located in McLeodganj and is surrounded by decade-old shops and restaurants. The statue of Buddha is very majestic and there is a huge drum with mantras to rotate in the centre.
Written May 5, 2022
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Deven1981
Kolkata (Calcutta), India21 contributions
May 2018
Peaceful, Serene and calm monastery. Like all other monasteries in Dharamsala this is also one of those places where you can be with yourself. Enjoy the experience.
Written February 13, 2019
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NLB
Union Territory of Pondicherry, India367 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
On the way to the stadium, in a crowded roadside littered with markets is this wonderful place of peace and calm. An like all the beautiful Buddha statues and paintings inside the Buddhist shrines, this one is also not to be missed
Written October 6, 2017
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Anil S
Greater Noida, India26 contributions
May 2016 • Family
Monastery is very clean and a serene place. The approach road is very congested.
Parking is an issue.
Ubiquitous MAGGI Points are there.
Nice place to know the history of Tibetan struggle and interact with Lamas .
Better to walk to Monastery from parking place.
Parking is an issue.
Ubiquitous MAGGI Points are there.
Nice place to know the history of Tibetan struggle and interact with Lamas .
Better to walk to Monastery from parking place.
Written May 23, 2016
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Written December 13, 2018
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