About Us

Our Monastery

Sacred Monastery of Pharping: Land of Guru Padmasambhava’s Blessings

The monastery is situated in a peaceful and serene location of Pharping, Dakshinkali Municipality, a place in the southern west of Kathmandu Metropolis. This is the place blessed with the grace of Hyanglesyo former Buddha & Bodhisatwas etc. This is the place graced with the kindness and compassion of Guru Padmasambhava, who through his rigid practice of vajrakilaya held power over all deities, demons, yakshas, snake, gods and goddess, evil spirits, and bound them all with his Tantric and Mantric power. And moreover, this is a place characterized by the accomplished Dorjee Thodengchal, earning his name with reverence as Guru Vajra Mundadhari - a holy region on a high hilltop. This Monastery is just a kilometer away from Asura Cave, towards the north, adjoined by Talku Humane motorway.

Peace and Enlightenment

Meditation Center

This meditation centre was established in 1995 A.D. by H.E. Khenpo Sange Rangjung Rinpoche as per the direction of honourable Dharma Guru H.H. Penor Rinpoche.

Power of Presence

Soul Amidst Serenity

Step through our doors and leave the stresses of the outside world behind. Here, amidst the calming ambiance of our sacred space, you'll find respite from the noise and chaos of modern life.

Our Monastery

Uncover the Eight Great Stupas Mysteries of the: Symbols of Enlightenment

On the right of this Monastery lies a set of The Eight Great Stupas that all devotees as well as those adopting monkhood can pay a visit. These stupas were established in 2018 A.D. January; the month of five element, bird Year whereas the construction had begun in the year 2017 A.D. March; the month of fire element, Monkey Year.

Soulful Journeys

Who is Padmasambhava?

In Tibetan, Guru Padmasambhava is generally referred to as Guru Rinpoche, which means “precious master.” Guru Rinpoche is a totally enlightened being, a fully awakened one, a buddha. He did not become enlightened gradually, or start practicing the teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni and eventually achieve enlightenment. Guru Rinpoche incarnated as a fully enlightened being. Through his form, primordial wisdom manifests in the world to benefit all sentient beings.

Monastery Restoration

The relief and help rendering to various monasteries in co-ordination with Nepal Nyingma Federation and Palyul Federation in order to restore the renovation of the earthquake affected infrastructure.

Script Collection

The religious scripts containing the wise sayings of scholars from India and Tibet are also on this floor.

Harmonious Hearts

Team at the Ngagyur Nyingma Palyul Urgen Dorjee Chholing Monastery

Meet the compassionate souls who form the backbone of our beloved Ngagyur Nyingma Palyul Urgen Dorjee Chholing Monastery. United by a shared commitment to service, wisdom, and compassion.