Nenang Nunnery, Buddhist temple in Gurong, China
Nenang Nunnery stands in a valley below Tsurphu Monastery, with a river flowing through the surrounding landscape at an elevation near the Tibetan mountains.
Founded in 1350, this monastery became an essential center for the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism and served as the seat for Nenang Pawo.
The nunnery maintains traditional practices of Buddhist meditation and spiritual teachings, supporting the training of female monks within its ancient walls.
Located 40 kilometers west of Lhasa at coordinates 29.745833, 90.693333, the nunnery requires navigation through mountain roads to reach its location.
According to local records, caves near the monastery contain meditation chambers where Buddhist practitioners spent extended periods in spiritual contemplation.
Location: Gurong
Inception: 1350
GPS coordinates: 29.74583,90.69333
Latest update: April 2, 2025 21:09
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