Khampagar Monastery

Khampagar Monastery, Tashi Jong, photo courtesy of Angus Moore

Khampagar Monastery was founded by the Khamtrul Rinpoche Dongyü Nyima, Dongyu Nyima (1931-1980), in the late 1950s. It is in Tashi Jong near Bir in Himachal Pradesh. It is home to the famous tokdens, yogis who have gained high levels of realization.

Lamas of Khampagar Monastery

• Khamtrul Rinpoche
• Dorzong Rinpoche
• Dugu Choegyal Rinpoche
• Choegon Rinpoche Choekyi Wangchuk
• Tokden Atrin

Further Reading

• Jeremy Russell, 'The Tokdens of Khampagar' in Chö Yang No. 7, 1996

External Links

• Tashi Jong: A Traditional Tibetan Community in Exile (Tibetan Video Project 1998)
• A brief history of the Khampagar retreat center