Tibet Institute Rikon

The Tibet Institute Rikon spans multiple buildings designed by architect Ueli Flück, incorporating traditional Tibetan architectural elements within a Swiss mountain setting.

The institute opened its doors in November 1968 after Swiss industrialists Jacques and Henri Kuhn donated land and funds to establish a spiritual center for Tibetan refugees.

The institute maintains a specialist library containing 11,000 titles focused on Tibetan culture, Buddhism, and religious studies for researchers and community members.

The monastery welcomes visitors throughout the year, offering guided tours and educational programs about Tibetan Buddhism and cultural traditions.

Seven Buddhist monks and an abbot from the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism permanently reside at this institute, the only monastery outside Asia founded by the Dalai Lama.

Location: Zell

Location: Zürich

Inception: November 9, 1968

Website: http://www.tibet-institut.ch/content/tir/en/about_us_only.html

Part of: list of cultural properties in Zell ZH

Address: Wildbergstrasse 10, 8486 Rikon im Tösstal 8486 8486

Website: http://tibet-institut.ch/content/tir/en/about_us_only.html

GPS coordinates: 47.43658,8.80269

Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:03