Milarepa's Cave, Buddhist meditation cave in Nyalam Town, Tibet
The natural cave sits on a slope above the Matsang River, featuring rock walls marked with religious imprints and spiritual elements at 4000 meters elevation.
During the eleventh century, the Tibetan Buddhist philosopher Milarepa spent extended periods meditating in this cave, establishing it as a significant religious location.
Two resident monks maintain the shrine within the cave, which contains a glass-encased statue of Milarepa and receives regular visits from Buddhist practitioners.
The cave entrance is accessible through a path that descends from the roadside past Pengyeling Monastery, located 11 kilometers north of Nyalam Town.
The cave walls display an impression attributed to Milarepa's meditation posture and a handprint created while helping his student Rechungpa support the cave ceiling.
Location: Nyalam
GPS coordinates: 28.24200,86.00600
Latest update: May 12, 2025 09:20
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