Rinchenpong Monastery, Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Gyalshing district, India.
Located at 1700 meters elevation, Rinchenpong Monastery stands above twin villages, featuring traditional architecture with colored prayer flags and wheels.
Established in 1730 by Ngadakpa Lama, the monastery began with 98 lamas and holds the position of third oldest religious institution in Sikkim.
The monastery houses an Ati Buddha statue in the Yab-Yum position, representing the male and female union principles in Buddhist traditions.
Visitors can reach the monastery via a mountain trail from Rinchenpong bazaar, with the journey from Siliguri taking approximately five hours by road.
The complex functions as an educational center where young lamas study and practice, maintaining centuries-old Buddhist teachings in West Sikkim.
Location: Gyalshing district
GPS coordinates: 27.23530,88.26850
Latest update: March 30, 2025 06:14
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