Dechen Choekhor Mahavihara, 1 h 49 min (73.5 km) via NH3(from Mandi)
Dechen Choekhor Mahavihara is a faith-based, non-profit organization, dedicated to propagate the authentic living tradition and essence of Tibetan Buddhism for the benefit of all beings.
In ancient Tibet, the sacred Land of Snows, Druk Dechen Choekhor Ling is the historical mother-monastery of great importance to Drukpa Kargyu Lineage, and the seat of both Drukpa Choegon Rinpoche - an emanation of Vajrapani, and Drukpa Yongzin Rinpoche - an emanation of Manjushri for centuries.
These two great masters are traditionally known as the "Chokzig Namnyi", means "the two who possess the supreme view."
'De' means bliss, 'Chen' means great; 'Choe' means Dharma, 'Khor' means abode - "The Dharma Abode of Great Bliss" is what it denotes.
Dechen Choekhor being the foremost seat of the Drukpa Kargyu Lineage in Tibet, was the cultural focal point for more than 300 monasteries that branched-out from it in the 16th century, including the Khampagar of Khamtrul Rinpoche in Eastern Tibet; the Hemis Monastery, Chemey Monastery and Korzog Monastery in Ladakh; the Dorzong Monastery in Tibet, etc.
Tsechu Monastery of Trulshik Adeu Rinpoche in Nangchen, Qinghai is a direct branch monastery of Khampagar.
Since its inception in the early 16th century, Dechen Choekhor, particularly the Lineage of Drukpa Choegon Rinpoches, has held the Lineage intact, pure and unbroken through great resoluteness and dedication.
Their perseverance and diligence in practices and preservation have successfully upheld the lineage's essence and purity for close to 500 years. Until today, Dechen Choekhor remains as the main and respectable source for Buddhist learning and practices to the Drukpa Kargyu.
In the 16th century when Dechen Choekhor was originally founded, it was comparable to the great Buddhist universities of India, and to the great schools of theology and classical learning in the medieval Europe.Many students came from far and wide across the Himalayan regions to study at Dechen Choekhor because it was well known for its training of Lineage-Holding Rinpoches, tulkus and monks. Unfortunately, most of its structures and buildings have been destroyed in the 1960s, thus render it functionless in offering large-scale teachings.Today, as the survival of the authentic Tibetan culture and religion grows ever more uncertain, the reestablishment of Dechen Choekhor Monastery is of dire importance.
Although there are over hundred Dechen Choekhor's Lineage branch-out monasteries in the Himalayan region, there are still many monks and nuns who wish to maintain the pure tradition of Dechen Choekhor, but have no main monastery in which to do so.
They have raised numerous requests to both the previous and present Choegon Rinpoche to rebuild his principal monastery so that future generations would be able to receive the Drukpa Kargyu training directly from its mother-monastery.
Since early year 2000, they have embarked on this long and arduous journey of re-establishing the glorious Dechen Choekhor in Kullu.They spent closed to 18 years in planning, design, construction, correction, perfecting, and finally, Dechen Choekhor official inauguration ceremony was successfully held from October 1st to 3rd, 2017, witnessed by ten of thousands devotees from local and abroad.Under the earnest request of many devotees, they are now engaging in the construction of retreat houses to accommodate retreatants of short and long retreat. This is extremely crucial as Drukpa Kargyu is a renowned practice lineage that put particularly emphasis in meditation and retreat.A sprawling green lawn welcomes you at the monastery.
It is forbidden to either walk or sit on that lawn but that doesn’t stop us cultured Indians to create havoc.
The monastery is located atop the hilltop that offers a commanding view of the Valley of Kullu.
Overlooking Himalayan ranges covered with snow make this place a beautiful spot.A little walk uphill and one can even catch a glimpse of the majestic Bijli Mahadev Temple.
It considered to be one of the 24 holy places of Chakrasamvara and it was visited by Guru Padmasambhava and many other great Mahasiddhas.The construction of current structure was started in 2000 and it took nine years to complete the main temple complex. The main temple complex consists of a gigantic statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and statues of Tara and Rinpoche Padmasambhava.
The Buddha statue is 31 feet tall and that of Padmasambhava is 21 feet high.There are student quarters and the main temple complex at the Monastery. Guest quarters are also available but they are mostly given to those who are willing to volunteer at monastery teaching classes.The Head Lama is the the man-incharge.The commendable architecture and colors makes Dechen Choekhor Mahavihara Monastery a must visit.
The monastery is a calm and peaceful place that ideal if you’re looking to unwind and relax.
The nonprofit organization focuses on the living tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
Timings: 06:00 am - 06:00 pm
Ticket Price: Free
Dechen Choekhor Mahavihara is a faith-based, non-profit organization, dedicated to propagate the authentic living tradition and essence of Tibetan Buddhism for the benefit of all beings.
In ancient Tibet, the sacred Land of Snows, Druk Dechen Choekhor Ling is the historical mother-monastery of great importance to Drukpa Kargyu Lineage, and the seat of both Drukpa Choegon Rinpoche - an emanation of Vajrapani, and Drukpa Yongzin Rinpoche - an emanation of Manjushri for centuries.
These two great masters are traditionally known as the "Chokzig Namnyi", means "the two who possess the supreme view."
'De' means bliss, 'Chen' means great; 'Choe' means Dharma, 'Khor' means abode - "The Dharma Abode of Great Bliss" is what it denotes.
Dechen Choekhor being the foremost seat of the Drukpa Kargyu Lineage in Tibet, was the cultural focal point for more than 300 monasteries that branched-out from it in the 16th century, including the Khampagar of Khamtrul Rinpoche in Eastern Tibet; the Hemis Monastery, Chemey Monastery and Korzog Monastery in Ladakh; the Dorzong Monastery in Tibet, etc.
Tsechu Monastery of Trulshik Adeu Rinpoche in Nangchen, Qinghai is a direct branch monastery of Khampagar.
Since its inception in the early 16th century, Dechen Choekhor, particularly the Lineage of Drukpa Choegon Rinpoches, has held the Lineage intact, pure and unbroken through great resoluteness and dedication.
Their perseverance and diligence in practices and preservation have successfully upheld the lineage's essence and purity for close to 500 years. Until today, Dechen Choekhor remains as the main and respectable source for Buddhist learning and practices to the Drukpa Kargyu.
In the 16th century when Dechen Choekhor was originally founded, it was comparable to the great Buddhist universities of India, and to the great schools of theology and classical learning in the medieval Europe.Many students came from far and wide across the Himalayan regions to study at Dechen Choekhor because it was well known for its training of Lineage-Holding Rinpoches, tulkus and monks. Unfortunately, most of its structures and buildings have been destroyed in the 1960s, thus render it functionless in offering large-scale teachings.Today, as the survival of the authentic Tibetan culture and religion grows ever more uncertain, the reestablishment of Dechen Choekhor Monastery is of dire importance.
Although there are over hundred Dechen Choekhor's Lineage branch-out monasteries in the Himalayan region, there are still many monks and nuns who wish to maintain the pure tradition of Dechen Choekhor, but have no main monastery in which to do so.
They have raised numerous requests to both the previous and present Choegon Rinpoche to rebuild his principal monastery so that future generations would be able to receive the Drukpa Kargyu training directly from its mother-monastery.
Since early year 2000, they have embarked on this long and arduous journey of re-establishing the glorious Dechen Choekhor in Kullu.They spent closed to 18 years in planning, design, construction, correction, perfecting, and finally, Dechen Choekhor official inauguration ceremony was successfully held from October 1st to 3rd, 2017, witnessed by ten of thousands devotees from local and abroad.Under the earnest request of many devotees, they are now engaging in the construction of retreat houses to accommodate retreatants of short and long retreat. This is extremely crucial as Drukpa Kargyu is a renowned practice lineage that put particularly emphasis in meditation and retreat.A sprawling green lawn welcomes you at the monastery.
It is forbidden to either walk or sit on that lawn but that doesn’t stop us cultured Indians to create havoc.
The monastery is located atop the hilltop that offers a commanding view of the Valley of Kullu.
Overlooking Himalayan ranges covered with snow make this place a beautiful spot.A little walk uphill and one can even catch a glimpse of the majestic Bijli Mahadev Temple.
It considered to be one of the 24 holy places of Chakrasamvara and it was visited by Guru Padmasambhava and many other great Mahasiddhas.The construction of current structure was started in 2000 and it took nine years to complete the main temple complex. The main temple complex consists of a gigantic statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and statues of Tara and Rinpoche Padmasambhava.
The Buddha statue is 31 feet tall and that of Padmasambhava is 21 feet high.There are student quarters and the main temple complex at the Monastery. Guest quarters are also available but they are mostly given to those who are willing to volunteer at monastery teaching classes.The Head Lama is the the man-incharge.The commendable architecture and colors makes Dechen Choekhor Mahavihara Monastery a must visit.
The monastery is a calm and peaceful place that ideal if you’re looking to unwind and relax.
The nonprofit organization focuses on the living tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
Timings: 06:00 am - 06:00 pm
Ticket Price: Free
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