Namdroling Monastery

Namdroling Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located in the district of Coorg, near the town of Kushalnagar. The monastery was founded in 1967 by the late H.H. the 16th Karmapa, and is now home to over two thousand monks and nuns.

 

The monastery is noted for its large collection of Buddhist scriptures, as well as for its beautiful gardens and temples. The main temple at Namdroling is a large, multi-storied building, and is said to be one of the largest Buddhist temples in India. The monastery also has a number of smaller temples and shrines, as well as a library, a museum, and a printing press.

Namdroling Monastery is open to the public, and visitors are welcome to tour the grounds and temples. There is also a guesthouse on the premises, where visitors can stay overnight. The monastery holds regular prayer sessions and meditation classes, and also offers teachings on Buddhist philosophy.