Minzhulin Temple, A Sanctuary of Serene Mountains and Exquisite Incense

Minzhulin Village, Zaqi Township, Zhanang County, Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region

Introduction

Mindroling Monastery is a Nyingma-pa monastery that covers an area of over 100,000 square meters. The main hall of the monastery features Buddha statues with multiple heads and arms, which is a prominent feature of Nyingma-pa monasteries. The third floor of the main hall has two Buddha halls, one of which has paintings of famous Nyingma-pa lamas throughout history. In addition, Mindroling Monastery also focuses on the study of astronomy, medicine, and calligraphy, and has a high reputation in these fields. As tradition dictates, high monks from Mindroling Monastery are selected to serve as teachers in the monk official college of the Potala Palace, while others go to Men-Tsee-Khang to study astronomy and revise the Tibetan almanac. Unlike other monasteries, the monks of Mindroling Monastery are allowed to marry and have children, and inheritance of the monastery does not solely rely on blood relations. Mindroling Monastery also holds an important place in the history and teachings of Nyingma-pa.

Address

Minzhulin Village, Zaqi Township, Zhanang County, Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region

Opening hours

09:00-18:00 (All day) (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Transportation

You can take a minibus from Zedang which costs 80-100 yuan for round trip and can accommodate 4 people.