%CODE% Padma Samye Chokhor Ling is situated in the holy city of Sarnath, Varanasi, India, where Buddha gave his first teaching on the Four Arya Truths. Due to the significance of the site, the land for the monastery was purchased in 1972 according to the inspiration and blessings of H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche. A traditional monastery [...]

%CODE% Orgyen Samye Chokhor Ling is the first Buddhist nunnery at historic Deer Park in SarnathIts four acres of land are peppered with fruit trees and flowers, and is a short walk from the monastery. Opened in March 2003, it reflects the Venerable Khenpo’s commitment to provide equal educational opportunities for both women and men. [...]

%CODE% Padma Samye Jetavan, was dedicated in 2004. It is located in Jetavan Grove in Shravasti, where Buddha Shakyamuni resided and taught for 24 years during the rainy season and performed many miracles for 15 days. The first miracle stupa was erected in commeration of these remarkable displays. However, due to tragedy and invasions, the [...]

%CODE% On November 16, 2009, the anniversary of the day when Guru Padmasambhava first went to Tibet and was received with a grand reception by King Trisong Deutsen, the Eight Great Stupas were installed in the Padma Samye Ling Stupa Garden. In preparation for the arrival of the Eight Great Stupas at Padma Samye Ling, [...]

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