Lingdum Monastery or Ranka Monastery is in East Sikkhim.
It is an hour’s drive away from capital Gangtok, this majestic complex of serene forested hills is sure to leave you in awe.
With its exquisite murals, statues, and adornments, this place is like a giant Pinterest board come to life.
But let’s not forget the real star of the show, the Zurmang Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism. This place is run by none other than His ExcellencyZurmang Gharwang Rinpoche, the 12th in line of this ancient school of Buddhism. It’s like a spiritual version of Game of Thrones, but with less death and more peace.
It’s like someone took a regular monastery and super-sized it, with carved parasols, finials, and pagoda roofs all over the place.
And wait till you see the statue of Lord Buddha, it’s like he’s about to jump out of the statue and give you a high-five.
But let’s not forget the retreat center, located on a hillock behind the monastery. It’s like a spa day for the monks, where they can meditate and chill. And if you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the young monks conducting you’ll be serenaded by hymns sung with traditional Buddhist instruments that’ll make you feel like you’ve hit the spiritual jackpot.
And let’s not forget the steep flight of stairs that leads to the inner sanctum, perfect for burning off those touristy snacks.
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