Labrang Monastery (Sikkim)

Labrang Monastery (Sikkim), Palden Phuntshog Phodrang or Palden Phuntsok Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in North Sikkim district in Sikkim, northeastern India.

Labrang Monastery (Sikkim)
Religion
AffiliationTibetan Buddhism
SectNyingmapa
Location
LocationSikkim, India
Location within India
Geographic coordinates27°25′05″N 88°34′46″E
Architecture
FounderGyaltsey Rigzin Champo

Geographic location

Labrang Monastery is situated 38 km from Gangtok and located on the flat ground on the hill top having altitude of 7000 ft.[1] It is surrounded by lush green jungle. It is located 2 km from Phodong Monastery.[2]

History

Labrang gompa was constructed in Tumlong, North Sikkim in 1826 CE and completed in 1843 CE. The founder of the monastery was Gyaltsey Rigzin Champo who was the son of King Tshugphud Nmgyal and he was the first Kapgain of the monastery. The Palden Phuntshok monastery was built by Gyalshe Rigzing Chempa in the memory of Latsun Chembo of Kongpu, Tibet.[1] Major renovation was carried out in 1978 with government aid.[3]

Architecture

This monastery has retained its unique architecture as most other older wooden structures of monasteries have burnt down. The wooden pillars and roofing of Labrang monastery have been reinforced with steel.

Museum

The monastery houses a museum with a large collection of Buddha statues, sutras and murals.

References
  1. "Phuntsok Monastery - Sikkim Tourism Department". Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  2. "Labrang Monastery". Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  3. "Ecclesiastical affairs dept., Govt. of Sikkim". Retrieved 23 March 2018.


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