Monasteries & Nunneries

Namgyal Monastery is the personal monastery of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and located in Dharamshala, India. The Monastery is non-sectarian and responsible for maintaining ritual practices and teachings of all the four main lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery is especially privileged and honored to perform annually the sacred rites and rituals established by the successive Dalai Lama for the temporal and spiritual benefits and prosperity of Tibet and its people, and for world peace in general.

Sera Jey Monastery is one of the three main monastic institutes of Gelug (Lama Tsong Khapa) tradition founded in early 15 th century in Tibet. It was reestablished at Bylakuppe – South India in 1970, following the occupation of Tibet by communist China and destruction of monasteries & persecution of monks. Presently recognized to be one of the largest monastic institutes & learning center of traditional Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism.

SERA THEKCHENLING LACHI CULTURAL SOCIETY - Head Office Of Sera Mahayana Buddhist Monastery. Office Tel: + 91 8223 258503/258222

Tashi Lhunpo Monastery is one of the four great monasteries of the Gelugpa School of Tibetan Buddhism. Founded in 1447 by Gyalwa Gendun Drup (1st Dalai Lama) and traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, the second most important spiritual leader of Tibet.