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Trip to Kopan Monastery on Nepal Holidays

Written By Unknown on Friday, 3 October 2014 | 01:35

Nepal, located in the southern part of Asia, is one of the high bio-diversity regions in the world. Home to rich flora and fauna, this landlocked nation is famous for its scenic, natural beauty. Hordes of globetrotters choose for Nepal tour packages and come to this country to spend their holidays amidst the beauty of nature.


Besides this, the place is also famous for offering adventure activities, such as trekking, climbing, biking and canoeing. Another highlight of this place that draws a number of people each year is its sacred shrines. There are a number of Hindu and Buddhist shrines in the region that receive devotees all throughout the year.


This holy site came into existence in the year 1969, under the patronage of Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, who fled from Tibet and came to Nepal in 1959. The idea behind founding this monastery was to build a place where young Himalayan nuns and monks, as well as, foreign students could live and learn about Tibetan Buddhism. In the 1990s, extensive construction took place as a result of which is what it is now, a grand structure with a wonderful complex.

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