Dzogchen Monastery
竹庆寺（佐钦寺）
One of the six great monasteries of the Nyingma school, set in Dzogchen Grassland at the foot of snowy mountains. Its monastic buildings and Buddhist academy are impressive in scale.
Dzogchen Monastery is located in Zhuqing Township, Derge County. It was built at the end of the 17th century and is one of the six great monasteries of the Tibetan Buddhist Nyingma school, renowned for its Dzogchen practice lineage. The monastery is backed by snowy mountains and glaciers, and its buildings are spread across the hillside. The nearby Xirisen Buddhist Institute has trained many eminent monks over the centuries. The surrounding area includes wide grasslands and forests, which are especially beautiful in summer. The drive from Manigango toward Shiqu takes about 50 km. When visiting, please respect religious customs, walk clockwise around the site, and ask permission before taking photographs inside the halls.
Opening hours
Open daytime