Site Types: Monastery
Akyong Yarthang Monastery
The 1st Jonang monastery in the Golok cultural region of Northeastern Tibet, Akyong Yarthang Monastery dates back to the early 16 century when it was originally a monastery of the…
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Choje Monastery was the 1st Jonang establishment in the Amdo region of Far Eastern Tibet. According to a prophesy accredited to Dolpopa Sherab Gyaltsen, Choje Monastery was established by one…
Read MoreDzamthang Tsangwa Monastery
The major monastic seat (gdan sa) of the Jonang tradition today in Amdo, Tsangwa Monastery was established by Lodro Namgyal, one of Taranatha’s heart disciples. In 1658, the year that…
Read MoreTakten Damcho Puntsok Ling Monastery
Takten Damcho Ling Ngedon Gaway Tshal, sometimes referred to as “Takten Phuntsok Ling,” was established by Jetsun Taranatha in the year 1615. Located about an hour south of the Great…
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