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Lava Jamgon Kongtrul Monastery
Monsoon in Bengal
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The Jamgon Kongtrul Monastery is named after Jamgon Kongtrul who was one of the most prominent Buddhist masters in Tibet in the 19th century and founders of the Rimé movement of Tibetan Buddhism and he compiled what is known as the Five Great Treasuries.
Jamgon Kongtrul Labrang (Monastery) is committed to the welfare, training and education of the sangha, the Karma Kagyu lineage of Vajrayana Buddhism. Monks who have successfully completed the 8-year basic curriculum of general Buddhist studies have the option to pursue advanced training of 7 years in scriptures and rituals, or join the 13-year Acharya (Masters) programme in higher Buddhist philosophy. Thereafter, they may enter the traditional 3-year retreat according to the Mahamudra or Shangpa Kagyu tradition and qualify as Lamas.
Lava is a small hamlet situated at an altitude of 7,016 feet, 34 km east of the town of Kalimpong, in Darjeeling district of the state of West Bengal, India. It is the entry point to the Neora Valley National Park. Lava has now become a favorite tourist destination.....
Monsoon Mood
Lava Jamgon Kongtrul Monastery
Monsoon in Bengal
Images of India
The Jamgon Kongtrul Monastery is named after Jamgon Kongtrul who was one of the most prominent Buddhist masters in Tibet in the 19th century and founders of the Rimé movement of Tibetan Buddhism and he compiled what is known as the Five Great Treasuries.
Jamgon Kongtrul Labrang (Monastery) is committed to the welfare, training and education of the sangha, the Karma Kagyu lineage of Vajrayana Buddhism. Monks who have successfully completed the 8-year basic curriculum of general Buddhist studies have the option to pursue advanced training of 7 years in scriptures and rituals, or join the 13-year Acharya (Masters) programme in higher Buddhist philosophy. Thereafter, they may enter the traditional 3-year retreat according to the Mahamudra or Shangpa Kagyu tradition and qualify as Lamas.
Lava is a small hamlet situated at an altitude of 7,016 feet, 34 km east of the town of Kalimpong, in Darjeeling district of the state of West Bengal, India. It is the entry point to the Neora Valley National Park. Lava has now become a favorite tourist destination.....