On the terrace of the Zurman Kharwang monastery.
Description
The Lingdum Zurman Kharwang Monastery is an important spiritual center in the region and plays a significant role in the Buddhist community of Sikkim. It was founded in 1995 by His Holiness, the 12th Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche, a prominent spiritual leader of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. The open-minded monastery also houses an active monk school. It is common to find young monks in the monastery courtyard memorizing the Tibetan alphabet.
Join us as we immerse ourselves in the world of monastic life. Visit the prayer hall and other rooms where various manifestations of protective deities from Tibetan cosmology are represented. Inside the colorful complex, murals depict important events from the life of Buddha. The open-minded monastery also has an active monk school, where young monks can often be found memorizing the Tibetan alphabet or reciting mantras (powerful prayers).
On occasion, you will have the opportunity to witness a prayer ceremony.
Program
Duration: 3 – 4 hours (Travel time: approximately 1 hour)
Included in the price:
- All transfers in a Toyota Innova or similar vehicle
- Drinking water
- Lunch at the monastery restaurant
- English-speaking local guide
- Monastery tour, both exterior and interior
- Opportunity to attend a prayer ceremony (if available)
Price on request: Varies depending on the number of participants, season, and qualifications of the travel companion
