19 Dec 2021 HYN Himalayan Yoga Academy
Nepal is a country having the majority of Hinduism and Buddhism which is the reason you find several temples and monasteries in Nepal. A monastery is a building where monks live while they’re practicing their religion. Also, a Monastery can be said as a place, building, or cave where a religious person or persons come to get a closer relationship with their god or gods. Nepal is the home of spirituality where you can explore lots of dimensions of spiritual learning. You can explore yourself in Nepal through different views.
Various Monasteries in Nepal
White Gumba
It is one of the best Buddhist monasteries in Nepal located in the Nagarjuna municipality of Kathmandu district. It is a cultural site representing Tibetan architecture and culture. This monastery is run by nuns and is open to the public on Saturdays. The spacious courtyard of the monastery features fountains, murals, and statues. It has a breathtaking view of the sunset, sunrise, and the whole Kathmandu valley. It is surrounded by lush green forest. The area around the white Gumba is very peaceful and quiet.
One can visit there for meditation practices and also to relax and refresh your busy mind. One can also learn about Buddhism and its culture. Inside the white gumba, you can see the garden, waterfalls, murals, paintings, statues, and the small monasteries inside it. This Gumba is beautifully constructed in a peaceful environment. The ancient architecture and natural beauty attract many visitors. So a fascinating place to experience and acknowledge the Tibetan culture and practice.
Tengboche Monastery
Tengboche Monastery also known as Dawa Choling Gompa is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. It lies in the Tengboche village in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal. This monastery lies inside the Sagarmatha National Park, one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Nepal.
This monastery attracts pilgrims and trekkers as well who head towards Everest Base Camp every trekking session. Tengboche has a panoramic view of the Himalayas mountains, and famous peaks like Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and many more.
Each year, the monastery celebrates a festival called Mani Rimdu Festival corresponding to the months of October- November. This is a festival of religious rites, songs, dances, and colours. So this delightful festival attracts the tourists and locals and they enjoy a lot.
Neydo Tashi Choeling Monastery
The Neydo Tashi Choeling monastery is located in a peaceful area an hour’s drive from the hectic Kathmandu city. It was built for the preservation of the Neydo tradition. Here various ritual offerings, payers, Buddhist philosophy, and so forth are taught in Tibetan literature to about 200 monks at the monastery. It is an ideal place to simply relax and get a short break from the hustle and tussle of hectic life. You may also meditate and practice yoga with a beautiful nature view.
Shechen Monastery
It is one of the largest and oldest monasteries near the great stupa of Boudhanath and it is worth visiting. It represents Tibetan arts, paintings, and sculptures to maintain the philosophical, and artistic traditions of Tibetan monasteries. Over 300 monks live at this monastery where they receive a complete education in addition to the expenses like food, shelter, clothing, and medical care. It teaches music, dance, painting, and Buddhist philosophy. It is dedicated to the preservation and continuation of Tibetan Buddhist spiritual and cultural heritage.
Kopan Monastery
The monastery is situated on the outskirts of Kathmandu, near Boudhanath. Hundreds of monks and nuns live here and also offer meditation courses. It shows a glimpse of ancient times great art and architecture. One of the lovely and peaceful areas to meditate and pray lord. It makes us feel the positive vibes when you are in this monastery. You can learn and acknowledge the Buddhist culture in this peaceful environment. Guests are free to explore the religious community.
If you want to explore the life of a monk and also practice yoga and meditation in their daily schedule to find peace and calmness inside you. We have been doing this monastery retreat in beautiful monasteries where you can live with the monks and explore different life lessons with them.