Monastery

Namkha Khyung Dzong Monastery follows the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. In particular, it upholds the teachings of Namkha Khyung Dzong, a sub-tradition of the Dudjom Tersar that began with Degyal Rinpoche (Pema Dechen Gyalpo), one of the thirteen principal disciples of Dudjom Lingpa (1835-1904). Namkha Khyung Dzong takes its name from the Dharma encampment established by Degyal Rinpoche near Mount Kailash in West Tibet.

Namkhyung Jampel Geype Ketsel School

Namkhyung Jampel Geype Ketsel School is established in 2010. The purpose of establishing school in the monastery is to impart basic modern education to the monks in the present context. In our school’s curriculum, we have Tibetan, English, Nepali, Science and Mathematics. Beside Nepali and Tibetan, all the subjects are taught in English medium. At present, in our monastery’s school we have 84 students with & teachers and the classes run from Lower Kindergarten (LKG) to class 8 and later up grading by yearly.

In the future this would be helpful for the monks before entering a monastic collage (Shedra) as well as it would help to impart the Buddhist teachings in different languages in the different parts of the world.

Namkha Khyung Dzong Nunnery is dedicated to the study, practice, and preservation of the Buddha’s teachings. The nunnery provides opportunities for both modern education and traditional Buddhist education, supporting the nuns in their academic learning, Dharma practice, and spiritual development.

At present, 74 nuns live, study, and practise the Dharma at the nunnery.

Thekchok Chokor Ling Shedra

Senior nuns continue their higher Buddhist education at Thekchok Chokor Ling Shedra, where they engage in the systematic study of Buddhist philosophy, scriptures, and traditional Buddhist teachings.

Through modern education, Shedra studies, and Dharma practice, the nuns deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Dharma and prepare themselves to preserve and carry forward the Buddha’s teachings for future generations.

Yangchen Rigpi Gyutsal Ling School

Yangchen Rigpi Gyutsal Ling School was established in 2011 to provide modern education to the nuns. The school offers instruction in Tibetan, English, Mathematics, and Science.

In addition to modern education, the nuns study the Buddha’s teachings and take part in daily prayers and other Dharma practices. This helps them develop both academic knowledge and a strong foundation in the Dharma.

Life at the nunnery