Durpin Monastery
Monastery
Durpin Monastery
The Durpin Monastery, also known as Zang Dhok Palri Monastery, is a renowned Buddhist monastery located atop Durpin Dara Hill in Kalimpong, West Bengal. Established in 1970 by Dudjom Rinpoche and consecrated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1976, it is one of the largest and most well-known monasteries in Kalimpong.
The monastery is known for its impressive architecture, serene environment, and rich cultural heritage.
Visitors to Durpin Monastery can explore the main prayer hall with its beautiful paintings and three-dimensional mandala, as well as the prayer wheels and statues. The monastery also houses rare Buddhist manuscripts called "The Kangyur," which consists of 108 volumes brought by the Dalai Lama from Tibet.
The peaceful surroundings and breathtaking views of the snowcapped Kanchenjunga and the Teesta River make it a perfect spot for meditation and spiritual reflection.
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Durpin Monastery is located in Kalimpong, West Bengal.
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