Nalanda Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Labastide-Saint-Georges, France
The Nalanda Monastery compound includes meditation halls, residential quarters, and study spaces spread across its grounds in the Tarn region of southern France.
Established in 1981 by Tibetan Buddhist teachers Thubten Yeshe and Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, the monastery continues the educational legacy of its ancient Indian namesake.
The monastery maintains a community of 30 monks and 30 laypeople from 15 nations who study Buddhist philosophy, practice meditation, and participate in traditional ceremonies.
Visitors can join guided tours on Sundays between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM, with dedicated parking facilities and a shop offering Buddhist-related items.
The monastery organizes conferences between scientists and Buddhist practitioners to examine connections between modern scientific research and traditional Buddhist knowledge.
Location: Labastide-Saint-Georges
Inception: 1981
Founders: Thubten Yeshe, Thubten Zopa Rinpoche
Website: http://www.nalanda-monastery.org
Website: http://nalanda-monastery.org
GPS coordinates: 43.69014,1.84909
Latest update: April 6, 2025 06:55
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