Diki Chhyoling monastery

Monastery in Taplejung, Nepal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Diki Chhyoling Gumba (Nepali: दिकि छ्योलिङ्ग गुम्बा) is a Buddhist monastery located in Olangchungola, Taplejung District of Nepal. It was built in the 16th century CE.[1][2] The monastery houses a life size statue of Avalokiteshwara. A butter lamp kept near the altar is believed to be burning uninterrupted since the construction of the gompa.[3][4] The monastery also houses historical and cultural scriptures, idols, paintings related to Buddhism.[1] The monastery was renovated in 1860.[5]

LocationTaplejung, Nepal
Coordinates27.639°N 87.755°E / 27.639; 87.755
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Diki Chhyoling monastery
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AffiliationTibetan Buddhism
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LocationTaplejung, Nepal
Diki Chhyoling monastery is located in Nepal
Diki Chhyoling monastery
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Coordinates27.639°N 87.755°E / 27.639; 87.755
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