A centre of Buddhist learning, preservation and spirituality, open to all.
Pemi Ngyugu Choling Monastery stands high in the Himalayan village of Thaley, in Indrawati Rural Municipality, Sindhupalchok, close to the Langtang range. It was founded in 2015 by Acharya Khenpo Karma Rigzin Sherpa, who was himself born in Thaley. Although the people of this Himalayan region are Buddhist, there have long been too few Dharma teachers to give teachings and spiritual guidance. The monastery was built t…
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“Building Guru Rinpoche statues will bring immeasurable benefit, peace, happiness, and freedom to the world.”
Born in Thaley in 1988, Acharya Khenpo Karma Rigzin Sherpa became a monk at ten and earned his Acharya degree in Buddhist philosophy from Rumtek. In 2015 he returned to his home village to found Pemi Ngyugu Choling.
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The new monastic complex will be a centre of Buddhist learning, preservation and spirituality. Every brick offered creates merit for all beings.
The heart of the monastery, where the monks gather daily for prayers and pujas, and where the statue wall of G…
A home for Buddhist texts, commentaries and study materials, preserving the teachings for future generations o…
Safe, warm rooms for the young monks and for visitors, pilgrims and retreatants who come to practise at the mo…
Spaces for teachings, community gatherings and village meetings.
Administration for the monastery, the school and its outreach work.
A great prayer wheel filled with the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum, turned by visitors and villagers alike to sprea…
New Year prayers, offerings and blessings for the year ahead, preceded by the Mahakala protector puja to clear the obsta…
Commemorating the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and parinirvana. The merit of virtuous actions is multiplied on this day…
The birth of Guru Padmasambhava, celebrated with an extended Guru Rinpoche puja and tsok offering.
Pilgrims, volunteers and friends are always welcome at Pemi Ngyugu Choling. Read our guidelines and plan your visit.
