Tergar Monastery
Tergar Osel Ling
A large Tibetan monastery founded by Mingyur Rinpoche of the Kagyu school, with a magnificent golden-roofed hall, and frequent meditation programs for international students.
Tergar Monastery is led by Mingyur Rinpoche of the Karma Kagyu school and is one of the largest Tibetan monasteries in Bodh Gaya. Its golden-roofed main hall houses a huge statue of the Buddha, and the interior is painted in bright colors. The monastery runs meditation courses year-round, and in winter international students come for retreats. Admission is free; keep the hall quiet and ask permission before taking photos. It lies on the Sujata Ring Road beside the Niranjana River, about 10 minutes by e-rickshaw.
Opening hours
06:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Tibetan Temple (Namgyal Monastery area)
- Wat Thai Buddhagaya
- Archaeological Museum, Bodh Gaya
- Royal Bhutan Monastery
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Bodhi Tree & Vajrasana
- Indosan Nipponji Temple
- Great Buddha Statue