Explore the Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries around the World

Looking for mental peace? Tried a number of things but finding it hard to get mental peace anywhere? Then, visit any of the Tibetan monasteries to get that peace of mind you were searching for long. In this article, you will come across some of the world famous Buddhist monasteries you should explore once in your lifetime.

To explore the famous monasteries around the world it’s important to have a note of the most incredible monasteries. Some of such incredible monasteries you must pay a visit to are:

Ki Gompa in India

This is one of the oldest Tibetan monasteries in the world. It ages 1,000 years and is 13,667 ft above on a hill. Several restorations and demolitions have been done to the trail that leads up to the monastery.

Taung Kalat in Burma

Taung Kalat is one of the most visited Buddhist monasteries in the world. You can see Bagan, an ancient city and Mount Popa from this Monastery.

Punakha Dzong in Bhutan

This is one of the picturesque monasteries around the world which regally stands alone. There is a wooden bridge in arched shape that connects this monastery to the mainland. The bridge has a number of valuable remnants.

Erdene Zuu Monastery in Mongolia

This is one of the oldest surviving Tibetan monasteries in Mongolia. In 1585, Abtai Khan built this monastery in Tibetan version. It was constructed using the stones brought from an ancient adjacent city, Karakorum.

Lama Temple in Beijing

While visiting the renowned monasteries around the world; make sure you do not miss Younghe Temple or Lama Temple in Beijing. Chinese emperors built this monastery as they were highly interested in Buddhism. They had the actual interest in its Tibetan version. Maitreya Buddha statue is carved from a single sandalwood piece which is placed in this monastery.

Hanging Monastery in China

Do not miss this extraordinary sight when tripping in China. The specialty of this monastery is that it consists of 40 rooms those are linked with each other with walkways and mid-air corridors. It ages 1500 years and its hanging ever since it was made.

Yambulagang Monastery in Tibet

In Tibetan, Yambulagang stands for “Palace of Mother and Son”. This monastery served as the palace of Nyatri Tsenpo, the 1stTibetan King. During the reign of 5thDalai Lama this palace was announced as Gelupa School. In 1983 it got reconstructed.

Tiger’s Nest or Taksang Monastery in Bhutan

This holy Tibetan monastery has a legend associated with it. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche came from Tibet to this location flying on a tigress’s back. That’s why this monastery is treated holy for taming any wild animal. You can reach this monastery by trekking from parking lot for 2–3 hours.

Knowing about the famous Buddhist monasteries around the world is really very interesting. You will come to know about a number of interesting facts about the Buddhist and Tibetan culture during your visit to these monasteries. You will cherish this knowledge throughout the world.