The largest monastery in Sikkim, Rumtek Monastery is the seat of the Karmapa Lama, the third highest monk in Tibetan Buddhism. It also serves as one of the most important seats of the Kagyu (Black ...

It is considered the gateway to Khangchendzonga and is home to several Buddhist monuments and monasteries. Yuksom, referred to as ‘the third eye of Sikkim,’ is perfect to visit in April when ...

Bhubaneswar: The hills of Udaygiri and Ratnagiri in Odisha’s Jajpur district continue to reverberate with the chants of ‘Buddham Saranam Gacchami’ (I take refuge in the Buddha) as over 1,000 monks and ...

Tashiding Monastery Tucked away in the verdant hills of West Sikkim, Tashiding Monastery ... and the timeless teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. Yuksom Steeped in history and surrounded by pristine ...

“We have prepared textbooks for Buddhist studies from Class I to XII and ... Gompu said. In total, 136 monasteries, including those in Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Darjeeling, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, ...

Buddhist monks in the courtyard of the Tsuklakhang Royal Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim; an orchid greenhouse at the Hidden Forest Retreat in Gangtok; an organic field ...

From wandering through colorful monasteries to marveling at the powerful beauty of its waterfalls, Sikkim offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking to experience nature and explore diverse ...