Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling)
Monastery
Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling)
Ghoom Monastery, also known as Samten Choeling Monastery, is one of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Darjeeling, West Bengal. It was established in 1850 by Lama Sherab Gyatso and is located at an altitude of about 8,000 feet. The monastery is renowned for its 15-foot-high statue of Maitreya Buddha (the future Buddha), which is the main attraction for visitors.
The monastery houses a collection of rare Buddhist manuscripts and texts, as well as beautiful thangkas (Tibetan Buddhist paintings on cloth). The serene atmosphere and stunning views of the surrounding mountains make it a popular destination for both tourists and devotees.
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Ghoom Monastery (Samten Choeling) is located in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
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