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Nyingma Sacred Mother Monastery

Dorje Drak Monastery

Dorje Drak monastery is Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism which follows the hereditary lineage of Rigzin Rinpoche believed Padmasambhava's incarnation.

Sect
Nyingma (Red Hat)
Altitude
3,520m
Location
Gonggar, Lhokha
River View
Yarlung Tsangpo Bank

Overview

Dorje Drak Monastery is one of Nyingma's two core mother monasteries (with Mindrolling), specializing in "Northern Treasures" Term. Moved to current "Vajra Cliff" site in 1632, named after a natural vajra-shaped rock. The monastery was damaged in 1717 by Dzungar mogolians and during cultural revolution, at present, partially restored and remains peaceful and less crowded.

Rigzin Rinpoche who was considered Padmanabha’s incarnation and the monastery follows the hereditary lineage of Rigzin Rinpoche, current the 10th Rinpoche who resides in Lhasa.

Assembly Hall

Must-See Attractions of the Monastery: Assembly Hall contains murals of Padmasambhava's eight forms, Godemchen, and hundreds of Buddha/Bodhisattva statues; rebuilt Sakyamuni clay statue flanked by eight Bodhisattvas; Mahakala in protector chapel.

Hidden Gems

Oldest chapel with natural rock Chenrezig; 2nd-floor chapel (Longchenpa, Three Longevity Deities), library with Kangyur/Tengyur scriptures.

Experience

Wild Goats: Friendly "Nayak" goats roam freely, adding joy.

Kora & Festival: Walk the circumambulation path to see the vajra rock, carved mantras, and Padmasambhava's footprint; summit offers hermitage ruins and panoramic river/valley views. Annual Dorje Drak Tsechu (10th day of 6th Tibetan month) features masked dances and scripture recitations.

Plan Your Visit

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