These are just some of the hundreds of temples, Dharma centres, Buddhist organisations and Protector chapels that continue to rely on Dorje Shugden as their Dharma Protector. Open to the public, they welcome visitors who are interested in the development of their minds and looking to progress on their spiritual path.
Amarbayasgalant Monastery, also known as the “Monastery of Tranquil Felicity” is considered to be the second most important monastery in Outer Mongolia. It is traditionally the retreat place of the Bogd Khaans or Jetsun Dhampas, the heads of Tibetan Buddhism within Mongolia.
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Yangting Dechen Ling Monastery, also known as Shugden Monastery, is located in Yangding in Kham, Tibet. The original monastery was founded by Yogi Je Lodö Namgyal, one of the foremost disciples of Lama Tsongkhapa, in 1421.
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Envisioned as a sacred place for the study and preservation of Buddhist teachings in accordance with the Gaden Ear-Whispered lineage, Gaden Khachoe Shing officially opened its doors to spiritual aspirants in 2007. Founded by Venerable Gameng Kuten (Choijin) Lama.
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On 3rd May 1994, H.E. the 13th Kundeling Rinpoche established The Atisha Charitable Trust following his wish to translate faith into meaningful action. Its main goals are to serve the spiritual, educational and social needs of the underprivileged, within India and elsewhere with a strong sense of spirituality.
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Founded by the 53rd Gaden Setri Gyaltsen Sengge of Gaden Monastery in 1748, Taktsang Lhamo Setri Monastery is from the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and is one of the earliest monasteries to enshrine Dorje Shugden as their Dharma Protector.
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Gaden Damcholing Monastery is a new Dorje Shugden monastery in Markham, Tibet that is open and accessible to the public at large. 16 December 2014 marked the inauguration of this monastery, which provides a home for over 200 Buddhist monks.
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Rabten Tashi Ling Monastery in Hungary is a meditation and retreat centre of the Gelugpa tradition. The centre was founded in the year 2000 under the guidance of His Eminence Gonsar Rinpoche to cultivate the connection between Hungary and Tibetan Buddhism.
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Since its inception in 2000, Rabten Chodarling in the Czech Republic has been functioning as a centre for Tibetan Buddhist studies and as a branch of the Institute for Higher Tibetan Studies, Rabten Choeling.
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Gangchen Monastery was founded in the 15th Century by Panchen Zangpo Tashi, one of His Eminence Gangchen Rinpoche’s previous incarnations. The monastery is located in Shigatse, Central Tibet and is famous for preserving the precious and sacred Tantric teachings, as well as its many associated miracles.
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Situated in Lhorong in Chamdo Prefecture, Tibet, Zetho Monastery is the traditional seat of the Daknak lineage. Zetho Monastery is the largest in Lhorong and presently houses over 300 monks and a flourishing community of Dorje Shugden practitioners.
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The New Zealand Kadhampa Buddhist Association officially opened its doors to the public in March 2008. It is but one of the many centres and monasteries founded by Serkong Tritul Rinpoche worldwide.
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The Tibetan Buddhist Temple Gaden Chang Chub Choling came into existence following the Canadian government’s incentive to cater to the spiritual needs of its new Tibetan citizens.
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Shree Choephel Kundeling Monastery is a Gelugpa monastery in Lhasa, Tibet which was established in 1663. It is one of the temples appointed by His Holiness the 5th Dalai Lama as a royal temple. The monastery is also known for its Lamas who are often selected to be the Regent of Tibet.
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Established in the mid 15th Century, Segyu Monastery is recognised as the pioneer of the Gaden lineage’s great Tantric monasteries. Many of the Tantric teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa including Guhyasamaja, Heruka and Yamantaka were actually developed here.
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Recently, Gonsar Rinpoche returned to the roots of his religious faith to build a monastery in Lumbini, Nepal. As Lumbini is considered by all Buddhists to be the holiest pilgrimage site in the world, establishing Jangchup Lamrim Temple there to house the Sangha and spread the Dharma is extremely auspicious.
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Established in 1990, Tugs Bayasgalant Nunnery meaning “Heaven of Joy”, is one of the few nunneries in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. Its main prayer hall features an exquisite shrine dedicated specifically to the saviouress, Tara.
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The exceptional scholar Geshe Palden Tendar was one of the geshes who were seconded to Phagri. At the end of his three-year tenure, Geshe Tendar stayed on in Phagri and established his own monastery with a magnificent Maitreya statue.
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In the Yuzhu District of Youyang County, Chongqing, China, is a Buddhist temple called Xia Feng Temple. Its main shrine features a Dorje Shugden image and the existence of this temple signifies the growth of Dorje Shugden’s practice in mainland China.
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