Buddhist Monasteries of India
India is diversified yet unified land in terms of adoption and adaption of varied religions and their cultural , traditional ethos. The nation abounds in pilgrimage sites of different religions. Along with other religions, Buddhism in India has been of main significance. India has many Monasteries/ Gomaps revered by not only by Buddhists but also by devotees of religion. The Monasteries of India show the wallop of Buddhism on Indian milieu. These monasteries are places of worship, meditation and religion preachings. Famous Indian Monasteries are humongous and imperial extracting awe from the beholders. The essence of Buddhism and spirituality is abundant in the monasteries also manifesting the exquisite art and culture. Many states of India are proud of venerated monasteries. States of Bihar, Sikkim, Leh and Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh. In addition to these the monasteries of Leh and Ladakh are much esteemed ones.
Famous Buddhist Monasteries in Bihar
The state of Bihar enshrines many monasteries which display the influence of Buddha’s preaching on the state. The Tibetan Monastery, (located in Bodhgaya it secures a huge dharmachakra or the wheel of law and an image of Maitreya Buddha believed to be the future incarnation of the Buddha),
Thai Monastery (erected in a exquisite Thai architecture at Bodhgaya the monastery manifests the hues of Thai culture where the monks of the monastery propagate the ideologies of Buddhism),
Japanese Monastery (situated in Bodh Gaya, marks the philosophies of the Zen Buddhism and its practices in India. The Buddhist Monastery of Bhutan (built in Pagoda design a major monastery located in Bodh Gaya hosting beautiful temples and rest houses for the monks) and the Chinese Monastery (located in Bodhgaya the monastery isexemplar of Chinese architecture housing a Chinese temple).
Famous Buddhist Monasteries in Leh and Ladakh
The state is a home to many monasteries preserving and retaining the Buddhist principles. Some of the famous monasteries of this sate are Hemis Monastery, Alchi Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, Cave Monastery, Stanka Monastery, Takthok Monastery, Matho Monastery, Spituk Monastery, Lamuyuru Monastery, Likir Monastery, Rizong Monastery, Bardan Monastery, Karsha Monastery, Phuktal Monastery, Shey Monastery, Rangdum Monastery, Tonde Monastery etc. These monasteries are a spiritual destination for Buddhists.
Famous Buddhist Monasteries in Sikkim
Sikkim in the northeast India did not remain uninfluenced by the aura of Buddhism thus resulting in establishment of many monasteries. Rumtek Monastery, Pemayangtse Monastery, Phesang Monastery, Phodang Monastery, Ralang Monastery, Enchey Monastery, Tashiding Monastery and Yoksum Monastery are the well known monasteries of Sikkim.
Famous Buddhist Monasteries in Himachal Pradesh
The state some of the much prominent monasteries like the Tabo Monastery , Kye Monastery, Namgyal Monastery, Rewalsar Monastery, Dhankar Monastery, Guru Ghantal Monastery, Shashur Monastery, Kardang Monastery, Tayul Monastery, Thang Yug Monastery, Kungri Monastery, Nako Monastery, Tashiganj Monastery and Lippa Monastery. These monasteries are am evidence of amalgamation of various religions in Himachal.
Famous Buddhist Monasteries in Arunachal Pradesh
This northeast state of India also has traces of Buddhism. The Tawang Monastery, Bomdila Monastery and Urgelling Monastery are the most important ones. Besides these Taktsang Monastery and Rigyalling Monastery are also revered by the pilgrims.
The monasteries of India are an evidence of supremacy of Buddhist ideologies. Visit these monasteries to attain the much sought after spirituality.
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