Lhodak Thikchi Gon in Tibet was founded by Lhodrak Drubchen Namkha Gyaltsen. In exile, eight monks of Tikphu Monastery, led by Lobsang Choedrak, took on the main responsibility. Together with the people of Lhodrak, they rebuilt the monastery on August 29, 1990, in the Dekyi Ling Tibetan settlement in Dehradun. The main statues in the temple are the golden Buddha, Chenrezig, Guru Rinpoche, and the clay statues of Amitabha and his retinue, a statue of Lhodrak Namkha Gyaltsen, and other small statues of Tara, etc. The annual festivals include: two fasting periods during the month of miracles, two Dechen Shying Drup, the memorial service for Lhodrak Namkha Gyaltsen on the 25th of that month, and three days of Gu-tor Phurdhok at the end of the twelfth Tibetan month. Generally, there is an unbroken Tsokhor on the tenth day of each month, and there is always an unbroken practice of entrusting the guardians. In particular, the life puja of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the puja of the Tibetan religion and politics, as well as about ten monks of Mindrolling who regularly reside here to provide adequate services such as life support and guidance for the dead for the local residents. Currently, Mindrolling Monastery is overseeing it.
Lhodak Thikchi Gon, P.O. Kulhan, Sahastradhara Road Distt. Dehradun
Uttarakhand, 248001

Zhichen Kharmar Sangngak Tendye Ling Monastery was founded in the Earth Dragon year of the twelfth Rabjung, 1688, by Ngadak Orgyen Lhundrup Gyatso. (It is also said to have been founded in the Wood Dragon year of the eleventh Rabjung.) Gradually, it became Rabtram Jampa Ling and Taktse Samdrub Ling monasteries. In general, Zhichen Monastery and its branches have more than twenty monasteries. As is well known, the upheaval of the 1959 caused severe damage to the religious, political, and cultural aspects of Tibet. Zhichen Kharmar Sangngak Tendye Ling Monastery and its branches were also destroyed at that time. After arriving in exile, Kyabje Gochen Bairo Rinpoche Pema Gyaltsen Pal Sangpo, unable to bear it in his heart, started the re-establishment of the monastery in 1984 in Tincheuli, near the Boudhanath Stupa in Nepal, and in 2000, a temple with thousands of monks was completed with its supports. Currently, the late Kyabje, for the sake of the deceased, namely, Gochen Bairo Rinpoche Pema Gyaltsen Pal Sangpo, under the guidance of Khenpo Palden Choedrak, according to the instructions of Kyabje and the teachings of Gyalwang Drukpa Rinpoche, this monastery has 186 monks from Tibet, Nepal, India, and Bhutan studying in both shedra and school.
Kathok Zhichen Bairoling, Boudha Tinchuli Chowk,
Kathmandu, P.O. Box 6727

Taga Padma Choeling was founded in 1195 by Sangye Tsal, a student of Zhang Drowai Gonpo, who illuminated the teachings of the Tsalpa Kagyu school, in Drakya Dorje Dzong in Ngari Gungthang. The site where the monastery was built had a naturally occurring horse saddle on a rock, hence the name Taga Monastery. It became a center for study, with many students coming from Dolpo, Lo Montang, Nyishang, Narphuk, Nubri, and Tsum, and the Tsalpa Dharma flourished. The three monasteries of father Taga Monastery, mother Mani Gang, and son Nangsel Monastery became famous throughout Ngari and the Himalayas. During the time of the Fifth Dalai Lama, it became a Nyingma monastery. King Aditi Malla of a Nepalese kingdom became a patron of this monastery, and in 1324, a treaty was signed between the monastery and the king in both Tibetan and Nepali, which can still be seen today. After the changes, many of the serfs of Taga Monastery came into exile at the border of Nepal. The villagers were able to bring many of the sacred objects of Taga Monastery, and in a place called Samdo on the border of Nepal, a small monastery was rebuilt on a stone with a naturally occurring Taga, and the sacred objects were offered to the monastery. In 1963, the monastery was registered with the Nepalese government and became known as Hamali Monastery. Later, it became a Nyingma monastery and the name of the monastery was changed to Taga Padma Chosling. A statue of Thubpa was brought from Taga Monastery in Tibet. In addition, there is a three-cubit statue of Gyalwa Jampa made of gold and copper, three statues of Buddha Menla made of gold and copper, and one statue of Guru Padma Oebar made of gold and copper. There is also a statue of Lama Zhang Drowai Gonpo, or Gelong Tsondu Drakpa, who was given Thubmar Zungzhuk. Similarly, there are statues of Kagyu lamas, and one Kadampa stupa the size of a human figure. There are also many small statues. In particular, there is a Yumcha, which was built as a treasure from Taga, the main monastery of Tibet, and a complete handwritten set of the Gyalwai Kagyur, all of which were brought from Tibet. Similarly, there is a set of dharma conch shells brought from Tibetan monasteries, a gyaling, and a copper conch shell, as well as many kinds of old objects. Since arriving in exile, the three successive lamas, Lama Gyatso, Lama Choephel, and Lama Orgyen Dorje, have served as the heads of the monastery and have been taking care of it. This monastery is a tantric monastery, and there are no permanent residents. The tantric practitioners gather at the monastery and continue to perform the rituals that were performed in Tibet without interruption. Currently, there are 15 tantric practitioners and 3 tantric consorts.
Taga Padma Choeling, Tashiling Camp, Near Devis Fall, Kaski
Pokhara, 33700
Palyul Choekhorling Monastery: Initially, there were two monasteries, Rigoe Monastery and Ratna Monastery. Rigoe Monastery was founded by Sangye Tashi, a student of the 3rd Gyalwa Dokhampa, Drodrul Ngawang Kunga Tenzin. Ratna Monastery was founded in 1668 in Kham Dege by Ratna Sherab Chodwang, the son of Rigzin Kunzang Sherab, the first throne holder of Gyalwa Palyul, as a mountain monastery for study and practice of Sutra and Tantra. Later, the two small monasteries united in harmony and were called Rigoe Monastery, and it became customary for monks to visit Palyul. The tradition of Gyalwa Palyul is practiced here. In 1980, Rigo Tulku Sonam Tenzin Rinpoche built a new monastery in the Bir Tibetan settlement in northern India. The main statues are made of clay, including Buddha Shakyamuni, Guru Padmasambhava, Rigzin Kunsang Sherab, Vajrasattva, Tara, the Sixteen Arhats, Gyalwa Shithro deities, and various thangkas of the Buddha's Jataka tales. The main scripture relics include the Kagyur and Tengyur, the Nyingma Kama, and the Rinchen Terdzö. The mind relics include stupas filled with relics of the Buddhas. His Holiness the Dalai Lama inaugurated the monastery and offered prayers for its success. The Early Translation Great College was newly established, and the RigNey Kunjungliing school, Drubdey Woeselling, and Zangdok Palri were successfully completed. Currently, more than 265 monks from India, Nepal and Bhutan are studying and practicing the Great Sutra and Tantra and terminology, as well as maintaining various seasonal and practice offerings. Moreover, those who have completed their studies are awarded the titles of Khenpo and Lopon. About six Khenpos and thirty-two Lopons have graduated and are teaching in India, Bhutan, Nepal and Sikkim.
Palyul Chokhorling Monastery, P.O. Bir Distt. Kangra,
Himachal Pradesh, 176077

Paro Shechen monastery is a branch monastery of Shechen Tennyi Dargyeling. As per the vision of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche took responsibility and in 1991, a temple, retreat center, labrang, library, and stupa were newly built in Paro, Bhutan. The main objects of veneration inside the temple are the Kudung Stupa and statue of Kyabje Dilgo Rinpoche, and the statue of Nyakluk Phurpa, among many other representations of body, speech, and mind. The monks of the retreat center continuously maintain the practice of the terma teachings of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Chetsun Nyingtik, and other empowerments, transmissions, and instructions.
Paro Shechen Monastery, paro
Paro, 12001

Namkha Khyunzong Monastery is located at the source of the Peacock River in Upper Ngari. When Drubwang Padma Dechen Gyalpo attained a high level of realization and turned the wheel of the Great Perfection Dharma, mainly the Dudjom Zabter Khrosma, thousands of practitioners and highly motivated students gathered. It was founded as a monastery and its associated structures, upholding the Nyingma Early Translation School. When about 300 monks from this monastery arrived in India as refugees, the intact red clay statue of Drubwang Degyal Rinpoche was invited and initially resided in Sandeo, India, for several years. In 1965, the second incarnation of Degyal, Padma Jigme Namgyal Rinpoche, along with the representative Awo Rinpoche, and the central lamas, monks, and the general public, built a monastery in Phuntsokling, Orissa, and the teachings were revived. Later, the third incarnation of Degyal, Mingyur Dechen Drubpai Dorje, and Gyepa Rinpoche took responsibility and completed the construction of the new monastery, where 57 monks are currently studying.
Namkha KhyungDzong Nunnery, Phuntsokling Tibetan Colony, Camp No. 5, Group # 6, P.O. Mahendragada, Distt. Gajapati
Odisha, 761034

Pama Choeling was newly built in 1976 in Miao Choephelling settlement. After Lama Pasang and his successor passed away, upon the request to the Department of Religion and Culture, Yakgyal Tulku Tenzin Chonyi Rangdol was appointed in 1987. There are more than 30 tantric practitioners, male and female. The main statues are Shakyamuni Buddha made of copper and gold, Guru Rinpoche, Avalokiteśvara made of clay, and Tara made of copper and gold. The scripture is the complete Kangyur, and the stupa is Namgyal Choeten. The 10th, 15th, and 25th of each month, and the annual Nyangral Kagye Deshe Dupe Drupchoe, general Tibetan political and religious ceremonies, and prayers for the long life of the Palden Ganden Phodrang and the Central Tibetan Administration are continuously performed. His Holiness the Dalai Lama recognized Yakgyal Tulku Tenzin Chonyi Rangdol as the reincarnation. This monastery mainly practices the Mindrolling Terchö. Currently, there are 2 monks, 14 Ngakpas, and 10 Ngakmas.
Pama Choeling, P.O. Miao, Distt. Changlang,
Arunachal Pradesh, 792122

Pang Gang Retreat Samten Choling was founded in 1965 by Kyabje Mewa Khenchen Thubten Odzer Rinpoche in this remote mountain in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, India. Gradually, it has expanded, and now in the new and old assembly halls, the main statue is Thubwang Gtsokhor Gsum, Khenpo and Lopon Choesum, Buddha and Bodhisattva statues, the spoken word is Katen Gyur and Kater, Sungbum Nemang, Mani Dungkor, and the relics are Khenchen Debar Geshe's Kudung Choeten. In addition, in the vicinity of the retreat, there are three chortens, including Khenchen Dampa's Kudung Chorten Thongwa Rangdol. Since 1965, the practice of the three foundations of the Vinaya, the root of the teachings, has been continuously held. Similarly, from January 1st to 15th, April 15th, June 4th, and September 22nd, memorial festivals are held for the compassionate teacher, as well as the tenth day of the waxing and waning moon, the death anniversary of the three Kunken Yabse, Phurba's Drupchoe, and the Gutor of December, for a total of 108 festivals each year. In 2012, the Supreme Executive Director Khenpo Samten Tsering started the construction of Drupchok Choeling School, aiming to plant the seeds of future teachings. It was inaugurated in 2017, and currently, about 40 students are studying reading, writing, chanting, Sumtag Daksum, and Lojong texts. Currently, there are 70 monks and 62 nuns residing in this hermitage, totaling 132 monastics. At present, Yangsi Jigme Tenzin Gyurme Rinpoche is residing there, and the Supreme Executive Board is managing the administration.
Pang Gang Retreat Samten Choling, V.P.O Pangon Tehsil P.O. Manali, DISTT. KULLU
Himachal Pradesh, 175129

Ewam Namchak Nunnery, the main monastery of all the Ewam Namchak monasteries of the Ancient Translation School located in Siliguri, West Bengal, India, was founded by H.E. Kyabje Gochen Tulku the Fifth Namchak Sang-ngag Tenzin Rinpoche. The foundation was laid on February 28, 2008, with the burial of earth and treasure vases. Now, the supports and supported have been well completed. The main statue of the monastery is the Buddha Shakyamuni, the master of the teachings, with Manjushri and Vajrapani on his right and left. To his right is Guru Nangsi Zilnon. To his right and left are Gyalyum Yeshe Tsogyal and Mandarava. To the left of the Buddha is Jetsun Bhagavati Arya Tara, with the power goddess Kurukulle and the fierce lion-faced goddess on her right and left. To their right and left are the statues of Yidam Dorje Zhonnu and Wangchen Tachok Gyalpo. This monastery has a primary school, a school of religious arts and technology, and a Sangchen Ngarig Taki ling, with a total of about 100 nuns who are dedicated to studying Buddhism. In between, they perform Samlhun Drubchen and Vajra Dung Drub, as well as Yangphur Drubchen, Yumka, and Kagye Drubchoe every year as monthly Dharma events. They offer preliminary practices, root winds, transference, Bardo Dzogchen, and other teachings in sequence, and promote the precious teachings through the three activities of teaching, practice, and action. It has become a new place for all beings, regardless of lay or monastic, male or female, to enjoy the feast of the holy Dharma.
Ewam Namchak Nunnery, Toribari Village, Behind Bengal Safari P.O. Salugara, Siliguri
West Bengal, 734008