Tergar Osel Ling Monastery

Kathmandu, Nepal

Located on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, Tergar Lungrik Osel Targyé Ling Monastery is home to more than 100 monks from across the Himalayas. Tergar Osel Ling was established by the late meditation master Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, who later entrusted the monastery to two of his sons, Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. Tsoknyi Rinpoche has overseen the activities of the monastery in recent years. Starting in 2010, Mingyur Rinpoche will take responsibility for the monastery and convert it into a monastic college.

Monastic Community

Tergar Osel Ling’s thriving monastic community trains in the philosophical and meditative practices of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The unique approach of Osel Ling’s monastic college brings together philosophical inquiry and meditative experience. Balancing theory and practice, the monks who attend the college study the classic philosophical treatises of the Buddhist tradition, while grounding their studies in the practice of meditation.

Classes and Facilities for International Students

Tergar Osel Ling also has facilities for non-Tibetans to study meditation, Tibetan language and Buddhist philosophy. The monastery holds periodic courses on Tibetan language, as well as the opportunity to study in the monastery’s monastic college for those who can read and write Tibetan. Periodic courses are also offered by Mingyur Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and the monastery’s khenpos.

Events

Monastic College Inauguration – February 17th, 2010*
Led by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Tergar Osel Ling (formerly known as Ngedon Osel Ling) will be inaugurated as a monastic college on February 17th, 2010. This day will mark the occasion when Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche formally takes responsibility for the monastery. All are welcome to attend the ceremonies and celebrations.

Cultivating Joyful Wisdom & Compassion - February 18th-20th, 2010*
Teachings by Tsoknyi Rinpoche & Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
During this three day seminar, Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Mingyur Rinpoche will share precious teachings on the heart of the Buddhist path: wisdom and compassion. With their characteristic wit and experiential approach, they will offer practical advice on cultivating these two essential qualities, showing how the practice of meditation can be used to open the heart and awaken insight. All are welcome to attend.

*Note: No accommodation will be available at Osel Ling Monastery during the teachings and ceremonies. Registration will be held on site the day the teachings begin.

 

Contact: kathmandu@tergar.org