Rumtek Monastery, Buddhist monastery in East Sikkim district, India
The monastery complex includes a four-story main temple adorned with a golden sculpture representing the five Tathagata Buddha families at 1500 meters elevation.
After being destroyed during the Nepalese invasion in the 18th century, the monastery remained in ruins until its reconstruction under the 16th Karmapa in 1966.
The walls of the main shrine display paintings depicting the Kagyu lineage, Eight Great Bodhisattvas, and Sixteen Arhats, emphasizing Buddhist teachings.
Located 24 kilometers from Gangtok, the monastery houses accommodation facilities and allows photography in most areas with prior permission from the authorities.
The monastery contains a golden stupa holding relics of the 16th Karmapa and includes the Karma Shri Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies.
Location: East Sikkim district
GPS coordinates: 27.28861,88.56139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayan mountain ranges display religious and architectural traditions dating from the 11th century. The buildings house art collections, sacred texts, and cultural artifacts. Many monasteries function as religious schools and preserve Tibetan Buddhist teachings.
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