Hidden Gelug Monastery in Kalimpong | Tharpa Choling

Описание: Hidden quietly on Tirpai Hill above Kalimpong, Tharpa Choling Monastery is one of the oldest and most spiritually significant Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in India.

Founded in 1912 by His Eminence the First Domo Geshe Rinpoche, Ngawang Kelsang, this Gelugpa monastery later became the main seat of the Domo Geshe Rinpoche lineage, playing a vital role in preserving Tibetan Buddhism outside Tibet.

In this video, we explore the history, founders, successors, unique traditions, architecture, and spiritual atmosphere of Tharpa Choling Monastery — a place known for its discipline, meditation, and quiet resilience rather than crowds or tourism.

00:00 – Tharpa Choling Monastery | Introduction
00:25 – Silence and first impression
00:50 – Reaching Tharpa Choling, Kalimpong
01:00 – Founded in 1912 | Domo Geshe Rinpoche
01:25 – Domo Geshe lineage and Tibetan exile
02:20 – Gelug tradition and monastic discipline
03:30 – Prayer halls and daily life
04:45 – Why Tharpa Choling is different
07:10 – Final thoughts and closing

📍 Location: Tirpai Hill, Kalimpong, West Bengal
🕉️ Tradition: Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhism
📜 Founded: 1912
🙏 Known for: Domo Geshe Rinpoche lineage, monastic discipline, peaceful setting

If you’re interested in Kalimpong history, Tibetan monasteries, Buddhist heritage, or offbeat spiritual travel, this video is for you.

👉 Watch till the end to experience why Tharpa Choling is not just a monastery — but a living spiritual legacy.

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