Tsechen Monastery and Dzong

The monastery extends for one mile along a hill rising 600 feet, featuring fortified walls similar to military strongholds in the region.

Established in 1366 by Nyawon Kunga Pel under Prince Phakpa Pelzangpo's sponsorship, the monastery became a center for Buddhist education with 600 initial disciples.

The monastery serves as an educational center focusing on epistemology and Kalachakra Tantra teachings within the Tibetan Buddhist Gelug tradition.

Visitors can access the monastery from Gyantse, located approximately 5 kilometers southeast, with optimal visiting hours during morning prayer sessions.

The structure combines religious and military functions, featuring both monastery halls for teaching and defensive fortifications used during the 1904 British expedition.

Inception: 1366

GPS coordinates: 28.95400,89.53500

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:31