2 places to discover
Mindrolling Monastery is one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist centers in India, located in Clement Town, Dehradun. Established in 1965 by Khochhen Rinpoche, it houses the Great Peace Stupa, believed to be the world's tallest at 185 feet, and a 35-meter-high golden Buddha statue. The monastery serves as a major center for Buddhist studies through Ngagyur Nyingma College.
Sakya Tangyud Monastery, also known as Kaza Monastery or New Sakya Monastery, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in New Kaza, Himachal Pradesh. Established in the early 2000s, it serves as a modern spiritual center for the Sakya sect, distinct from the ancient Tangyud Gompa in Komic village. The monastery features vibrant Tibetan architecture, a large Buddha statue, and colorful murals. It functions as an accessible place of worship and cultural preservation within Kaza town.