Magdhog Monastery
Monastery
Magdhog Monastery
The Magdhog Yolmowa Monastery, also known as the Aloobari Monastery, is a serene Buddhist monastery located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Built under the supervision of Sri Sangay Lama, a revered religious head of the Yolmo people, the monastery was constructed starting in 1914 during World War I.
The name "Mag-Dhog" means warding off the war, and the monastery was dedicated to world peace.
The monastery houses several images of Gautama Buddha and Padmasambhava, along with varied paintings on the walls, said to be done with grass and herbs. It also preserves several ancient Buddhist manuscripts, making it a treasure trove of spiritual and cultural heritage.
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Magdhog Monastery is located in Darjeeling, West Bengal.
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