Buddhism, the fourth largest religion in the world flourished in Himachal Pradesh in the early 8th century. After, the 14th Dalai Lama took refuge in Himachal Pradesh in the year 1959, Buddhism in the state spread farther and grabbed attention from numerous followers and devotees from all across the world. Over the past few years, the presence of Buddhism consolidated in Himachal Pradesh especially in Lahaul & Spiti, Dharamshala and Kinnaur. Moreover, the most welcoming people of the state took it so heartedly that today the cultures of Himachal Pradesh and Tibetan go hand in hand.
Owing to its deep presence, Buddhist Tour in Himachal is appealing Buddhist scholars, monks and followers as well as learners. Dharamshala is one of the very prominent destinations for Buddhist travelers. Home to the Central Tibetan Administration, (the Tibetan government in exile), Dharamshala is highly visited by Buddhist tourers in large numbers. Moreover, India Buddhist religious tour also takes travelers to the famous monasteries of Lahaul & Spiti. Travelers can find an array of monasteries in Himachal Pradesh that drew attention from the national as well as international sphere. Most of the monasteries are snuggled on mountainside and houses ancient Buddhist art and artifacts, murals and thangkas. Some of the famous monasteries in Himachal Pradesh are as follows:
Namgyal Monastery: Situated in Dharamshala, Namgyal Monastery is a famous attraction that was established in Himachal Pradesh by the Dalai Lama. Besides being a Buddhist learning center, the monastery also performs prayers & rituals of all the major schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
Guru Ghantal Monastery: Snuggled on a hill above the Tupchiling village, the Guru Ghantal Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in the state. Founded 800 years ago, the monastery houses massive wooden idol of its founder, Guru Padmasambhava along with images of other lamas & Brajeshwari Devi.
Shashur Monastery: Founded in the 17th century AD, by Lama Deva Gyatsho, the missionary of the king of Bhutan, Shashur is a famous monastery of the Drugpa sect. The monastery comprises thangka paintings and wall paintings depicting the 84 siddhas of Buddhism.
Bio: The author holds great interest in Buddhism and loves writing about famous Buddhist monasteries that can be best visited with Himachal Tourism Packages.
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