Founded by jetsunma tenzin palmo
Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunneryfor Himalayan women in the Drukpa Kagyu Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
The Nunnery
At the request of her Teacher, the 8th Khamtrul Rinpoche, Jetsunma’s vision was to found a Nunnery to give young nuns of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage the opportunity to realise their intellectual and spiritual potential after so many centuries of neglect, and also to reinstate at the nunnery the Togdenma (yogini) tradition.
The Nunnery was named ‘Dongyu Gatsal Ling’ by the Spiritual Director His Eminence the 9th Khamtrul Rinpoche Shedrup Nyima. It means “Garden of the Authentic Lineage” and was chosen because “Dongyu Nyima” was the name of the previous Khamtrul Rinpoche, who was Tenzin Palmo’s personal Guru.
The Nuns of DGL
There are 114 nuns currently living, studying and practising at Dongyu Gatsal Ling. They are from the Himalayan regions; mainly Tibet, Lahaul, Ladakh, Kinnaur, Bhutan, Arunachal and Nepal. They are quite diverse in age and origin.
In Dongyu Gatsal Ling the nuns take on a Buddhist philosophy study programme, follow their daily and monthly rituals and practices, and are in retreat for at least 2 months of the year.
A Word
From Our Director
I have full confidence that the nuns of Dongyu Gatsal Ling are capable of anything they set their mind to. I’ve seen them grow and develop over the years, and I have no doubt that in the future they will become an essential part of the Four-Fold Sangha in this country and in their own communities.
– Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
Calendar
Daily and Monthly Pujas
To request the nuns of DGL to do a puja on your behalf or someone else’s
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Daily Tara Puja
Tara Temple at 5:30 – 6:30 AM
The Nuns perform a ritual connected with Green Tara.
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Daily
Meditation
Main Temple at 6:30 – 7:00 AM
Gathering for group silent meditation.
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Daily
Mahakala and Chö Practice
Main Temple at 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Every evening the nuns perform a protector puja along with the practice of Chö.
10th
Lunar Day
Konchog Chidu
Main Temple – Time Varies
The nuns perform the Embodiment of the Three Jewels liturgy.
15th
Lunar Day
Senge Tsewa
Main Temple – Time Varies
The nuns perform the Lion’s Play ceremony, a Chod Practice on the full moon.
25th
Lunar Day
Dorje Phagmo
Main Temple – Time Varies
The nuns perform the Vajrayogini Sadhana composed by Mipham Pema Karpo.
30th
Lunar Day
Mitrukpa
Main Temple – Time Varies
The nuns perform the 13-deity Buddha Akshobhya ceremony composed by Pema Karpo.
Get In Touch
Our Information
Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery
P.O. Padhiarkar
Via Taragarh, District Kangra
Himachal Pradesh 176081, INDIA
Email: office@dglnunnery.com
Phone: (+91) 98163 12062