WELCOME to the official website of Ugyen Choling Institute, an initiative of 9th Ganteng Tulku Rinpoche, a principle lineage holder of the Peling traditions and president of Nyingma foundation in Bhutan and a head of Ganteng Monastery generally known as Ganteng Goenpa.
We are pleased to present His Holiness Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche’s project – Ugyen Choling Monastery in the state of Himachal Pradesh, northern India.
In 2005, Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche first visited the villages of Leo, Chuling and Hango located in Kinnaur – a beautiful mountainous region in northern India. This place has a special connection with the terma teachings of Pema Lingpa, and in particular with Gangteng Tulku, because in this very place the first Gangteng Tulku – Pema Trinley Tsel – gave teachings for a period of time.
Since then, the tradition of Pema Lingpa has been carefully preserved and passed from generation to generation by lay yogi practitioners – nagpas.
For the sake of preserving and strengthening the Pema Lingpa tradition, Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche expressed the wish to erect a monastery in the village of Leo, to become a centre for the study and practice of these precious teachings.
The Kinnaur area is a special mountainous region in the state of Himachal Pradesh, northern India. Kinnaur is adjacent to Tibet and is closely associated with it by culture and religion. The majority of people are Buddhist.
In 2005, Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche first visited the villages of Leo, Chuling and Hango located in Kinnaur – a beautiful mountainous region in northern India. This place has a special connection with the terma teachings of Pema Lingpa, and in particular with Gangteng Tulku, because in this very place the first Gangteng Tulku – Pema Trinley Tsel – gave teachings for a period of time.
The people of Leo offered the land to Gangteng Rinpoche for the construction of the monastery. A committee for the construction was formed and the organization “Institute Urgyen Choling” was registered.
The main objectives of the committee are:
- Opening of Tibetan Language Teaching Institute in village Leo and protect the Pema Lingpa Lineage.
- Development and extention of the blok of Leo Urgyen Chholing (Gonpa and Teaching Institute).
- To help for the renovation of Buddist Temples, Stoops, Mani Walls, which are situated at District Kinnaur and other Himalayan Range.
- Time to time organize seminars and workshops for the local persons of Leo and District Kinnaur.
- Necessary actions are to be taken for the fulfillment of the objectives of the society.
The initial project documentation is finished. The project consists of the Temple and its surrounding buildings – living rooms for the monks, classrooms, and other necessary facilities.
The construction process has already begun! A road leading to the future monastery was built and now the ground is being prepared.
Name of the Society: Leo “Urgain Chhoeling” Institute Management Committee
Office: Village and P.O. Leo, Sub-Tehsil Hangrang, District Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh (India).
e-mail: urgainchoeling@gmail.com
Pema Jamtso: pemanegi92@gmail.com
How You Can Help
Urgyen Choling is a non-profit organization working to support the programs of Urgyen Choling Institute in India. Please consider becoming a sponsor or donating to the building fund. Your contribution will provide to build the new Monastery and Institute – Urgyen Choling.
Contribute to the Building Fund:
$175,000 is the estimated cost to complete the new building
For information or to make donations please contact: Pema Jamtso: pemanegi92@gmail.com
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