Amitabha Monastery, Buddhist monastery on Druk Amitabha mountain, Kathmandu, Nepal
The Amitabha Monastery contains multiple buildings including a main hall that accommodates 2000 people, a library, and administrative offices for the Drukpa Lineage.
The monastery was established as a center for Tibetan Buddhism, maintaining the traditions of the Drukpa Lineage while offering spiritual guidance to practitioners.
The facility houses approximately 300 nuns who participate in daily ceremonies, religious studies, and maintain the monastery's vegetable gardens and animal sanctuary.
The monastery provides medical services through its clinic, which serves both residents and local community members requiring healthcare assistance.
The monastery functions as an animal sanctuary, saving creatures from butchering while maintaining extensive vegetable gardens to support its community.
Location: Kathmandu
GPS coordinates: 27.74405,85.36839
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:08
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