Sanga Choeling Monastery

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Sanga Choeling Monastery

Full view of Sanga-Choeling Monastery
Sanga Choeling Monastery
Location within Sikkim
Coordinates: 27°15′50″N 88°13′17″E / 27.26389°N 88.22139°E / 27.26389; 88.22139
Monastery information
Location Sanga Choeling, Sikkim, India
Founded by Lhatsun Namkha Jigme
Founded 1701
Date renovated 1962
Type Tibetan Buddhist
Sect Yellow Hat
Lineage Nyingmapa
Architecture Tibetan architecture
Nearest town Pelling

The Sanga Choeling Monastery, also spelt Sange Choeling Monastery, established in the 17th century by Lama Lhatsun Chempo, is one of the oldest monasteries in the Northeast Indian state of Sikkim. The literal meaning of Sanga Choeling is the “island of esoteric teaching”. The Monastery is located on a ridge top above Pelling at a distance of 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from Pemayangtse Monastery and is accessed by walking the steep hilly track of 4 kilometres (2.5 mi), which traverses through rich forest cover.[1][2]

Pilgrimage to Sanga Choeling Monastery is undertaken by many Buddhist devotees as part of religious and also heritage circuit encompassing the Pemayangtse Monastery, the Rabdentse ruins, the Khecheopalri lake, the Norbugang Chorten, the Dubdi Monastery, Yuksom and the Tashiding Monastery.[3]

Architecture

Sanga Cheoling Monastery, built in 1697, is also known as the place of secret spells. It has clay statues dating back to the 17th century. The monastery was affected by fire several times and was rebuilt.[1][4] The Monastery’s location provides very scenic and panoramic view all round.[5]

Religiosity

On the tenth day of every month according to Tibetan calendar, lamas recite hymns at this monastery. Every morning and evening prayers are special here. The monastery is reserved for males only and belongs to the Yellow Hat sect.[5][6]

Gallery

  • Entrance to Sanga-Choeling Monastery

  • Painting of a saint in Sanga Choeling Monastery

  • A mythical painting in Sanga Choeling Monastery

  • Painting of a drummer in Sanga Choeling Monastery

  • A Wheel of Life painting in Sanga Choeling Monastery

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Sanga Choeling Monastery". Sikkim On line. Retrieved 2010-05-10. 
  2. ↑ Silas, Sandeep (2005). Discover India by Rail. Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. p. 19. ISBN 81-207-2939-0. Retrieved 2010-05-06. 
  3. ↑ Choudhury, Maitreyee (2006). Sikkim: Geographical Perspectives. Mittal Publications. p. 81. ISBN 81-8324-158-1. Retrieved 2010-05-09. 
  4. ↑ "Nature & Culture Tours:Darjeeling and Sikkim". Western Sikkim. Gurudongma. Retrieved 2010-05-10. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Bruyn, Pippa de (2010). Frommer's India. Frommer's. p. 731. ISBN 0-470-55610-2. Retrieved 2010-05-10. 
  6. ↑ Chopra, Prem Nath (1979). Sikkim. S. Chand. p. 86. Retrieved 2010-05-10. 

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