Mindroling Monastery
སྨིན་གྲོལ་གླིང
One of the six great monasteries of the Nyingma school, founded in 1676 by Terdak Lingpa and known for Tibetan medicine, calligraphy, astronomy and incense making.
Mindroling Monastery sits in a valley on the south bank of the Yarlung Tsangpo in Chanang County. Founded in 1676 by the treasure revealer Terdak Lingpa, it is one of the main Nyingma monasteries in Central and Western Tibet. Historically it was known for Buddhist study, Tibetan calligraphy, astronomy and calendrics, and Tibetan medicine. The monastery's handmade incense is also well regarded. The main hall retains ancient murals and Buddha statues, and the setting is peaceful. It lies about 40 km from Tsetang and can be visited along the south bank road toward Lhasa. Admission depends on the site.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Drathang Monastery
- Riwo Dechen Monastery
- Tombs of the Tibetan Kings
- Tradruk Temple
- Sachu Sodang, the First Barley Field
- Yumbulagang Palace
- Gongkar Chöde Monastery
- Lhagyari Palace Ruins