Former Tradition/Orientations: Jonang

Lungkya Monastery

The monastery of the late Jonang master Tulku Ngawang Pema Namgyel (1925-2008). The home to Tashi Gyaltsen Rinpoche and Khenpo Delek Rabgye.

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Rinchen Ling Nunnery

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Located in the valley adjacent from Cholung Changtse, this is one of the only active Jonang sites in U-Tsang. The monastery is said to have been a place where Rwa…

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Swe Nunnery

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Swe Nunnery was originally established as a mountain retreat above the hills behind Swe Monastery. It was officially designated as a nunnery under the patronage and governance of Swe Monastery…

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Tsechen Monastery

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Tsechen Monastery was the main monastic seat (gdan sa) of Nyawon Kunga Pal, one of the primary disciples of Dolpopa Sherab Gyaltsen. With approximately 600 monks in residence at the…

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