Karma Dorje Chyoling monastery, Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Darjeeling, India

Karma Dorje Chyoling, also called Bhutia Busty Monastery, stands in Bhutia Busty, Darjeeling district, and belongs to the Red Sect of Buddhist lamas. It is a branch of the Kagyupa sect's Phodang Monastery in Sikkim. The building was destroyed by an earthquake in 1934 and rebuilt with help from the Chogyal of Sikkim. It keeps a collection of old Buddhist scripts, including one of the original pieces of the "Book of the Dead".

The monastery was originally founded on Observatory Hill and relocated to its present site in Bhutia Busty during 1879. Following an earthquake in 1934, the structure underwent reconstruction that shaped its current form.

The monastery serves as a living center for Buddhist practice and prayer, drawing both devotees and visitors who observe religious ceremonies throughout the day. The monks conduct rituals that reflect Tibetan traditions, making these spiritual practices visible to those who visit and helping shape local cultural identity.

Visitors can reach the site by walking from central Darjeeling toward Bhutia Busty, following clear paths through the neighborhood. The monastery opens its spaces for visits during prayer times, so timing your visit around these sessions allows you to observe the rituals and the site itself.

Among the monastery's holdings is one of the original pieces of the "Book of the Dead", kept as its prized possession alongside a collection of old Buddhist scripts. The community belongs to the Red Sect of Buddhist Lamas.