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Tashi Ding is an active monastery in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. I recently visited to attend the cremation of my Tibetan master. The monastery was established in the 1600's. There are two holy caves visited by the master Guru Rinpoche located at the site. There is a stupa garden, two meditation halls, a prayer wheel house with an immense prayer wheel, as well as residences for the monks. On the walk up to the site is a little shop at which you can buy a traditional kata, or prayer shawl, to make an offering. Below the main site is one of the 8 great charnel grounds (burial sites) in the Buddhist tradition. The site is pretty high up and there is some steep walking, I recommend taking your time climbing the hill. Modest dress is most appropriate, generally long pants are best - not shorts.…
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Date of experience: December 2019
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We deliberately stopped in Tashiding to visit this ancient monastery, stayed at the wonderful new Rabney Residency hotel. In the morning we visited the monastery and our dream came true! But it should be noted that the monastery was closed, but 2 telephones were left on which you can call the monks. After only 10 minutes, the monk opened the doors for us and waited very patiently for us to perform all the rituals and enjoy the solitude. Tashiding is also known by Saint Chorten, known as Thong-WaRang-Dol, which literally means "Savior." It is believed that mere contemplation of this should wash away all the sins of believers.…
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Date of experience: October 2018
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For Yuksom, I must say the village is beautifully maintained. It is set up model village. if you want you can stay there for a day. Truly there is nothing to do apart from cherishing the green surroundings and breath the mountain air. This monastery is one of the small little monastery to visit.…
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Date of experience: October 2018
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A beautiful monastery, a must to see on your to-do list in West Sikkim. Serene, peaceful and active monastery.
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Date of experience: April 2017
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In 2015 we ( my wife and I ) have been for about 30 days traveling through Sikkin, and I have been following Tibetan Buddhism since my 18 years of age, visiting the temples is monasteries, they were part of my travel planning. Tashiding means “The Devoted Central Glory” and the monastery by this name was founded in 1641 by Ngadak Sempa Chempo Phunshok Rigzing who belonged to the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is located on top of the hill rising between the Rathong chu and the Rangeet River, 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Gyalshing and 19 kilometres (12 mi) to the south east of Yuksam. Tashiding is the nearest town to the Tashiding Monastery (Gompa), which is the most sacred and holiest monasteries in Sikkim. This monastery located at an altitude of 1465 m is built on top of a heart shaped hill or helmet shaped hill above the confluence of the Rathong Chu and Rangeet rivers, with the Mt. Kanchendzonga providing the amazing scenic back drop. Interesting route ( no rush ) to get there, for travelers who like to explore different areas and places.…
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Date of experience: November 2016
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