Gaden Tharpa Choling Monastery, Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Kalimpong, India.
The monastery sits at the summit of Tirpa hills, featuring multiple prayer halls, monk dormitories, and temples dedicated to different Buddhist deities.
Founded by Domo Geshe Rinpoche Ngawang Kalsang in 1912, the monastery was established on former orange garden land donated by Mrs. Trinlay Gyalmo and her husband Bhawalolo.
The monastery includes a museum displaying Tibetan artifacts, coins, manuscripts, and photographs documenting the exile of the Dalai Lama from the late 19th century.
Located 1.5 kilometers from Kalimpong's central bus stand, the monastery welcomes visitors daily from 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM for prayers and meditation sessions.
The monastery maintains a primary school that initially served local underprivileged children and later expanded to provide education for Tibetan students in exile after 1959.
Location: Kalimpong
Inception: 1912
GPS coordinates: 27.07900,88.48200
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:09
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