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| − | [[Zang Dhok Palri Phodang]] is a [[Buddhist Monastery]] in [[Kalimpong]] in {{Wiki|West Bengal}}, [[India | + | [[Zang Dhok Palri Phodang]] is a [[Buddhist Monastery]] in [[Kalimpong]] in {{Wiki|West Bengal}}, [[India]]. |
| − | The [[Monastery]] houses many rare [[scriptures]] that were brought into [[India]] after the invasion of [[Tibet]] in 1959. It also houses the [[108]] volumes of the [[Kangyur]]. It is also popularly known as the | + | The [[Monastery]] is located atop [[Durpin Hill]], one of the two hills of the town. It was [[consecrated]] in 1976 by the visiting [[Dalai Lama]]. |
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| + | The [[Monastery]] houses many rare [[scriptures]] that were brought into [[India]] after the invasion of [[Tibet]] in 1959. It also houses the [[108]] volumes of the [[Kangyur]]. It is also popularly known as the [[Lava Monastery]]. The view from the hill-top is breathtaking. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:56, 3 February 2016
Zang Dhok Palri Phodang is a Buddhist Monastery in Kalimpong in West Bengal, India.
The Monastery is located atop Durpin Hill, one of the two hills of the town. It was consecrated in 1976 by the visiting Dalai Lama.
The Monastery houses many rare scriptures that were brought into India after the invasion of Tibet in 1959. It also houses the 108 volumes of the Kangyur. It is also popularly known as the Lava Monastery. The view from the hill-top is breathtaking.
