Phensang Monastery

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Phensang Monastery
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Phensang Monastery
Religion
Affiliation Tibetan Buddhism
Sect Nyingmapa
Festivals28-9th of the 10th Tibetan month.
Location
Location Phensang, North District, Sikkim, India
CountryIndia
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Location within India
Geographic coordinates 27°25′13″N88°36′37″E / 27.42028°N 88.61028°E / 27.42028; 88.61028
Architecture
Date established1721

Phensang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingmapa Order in Sikkim, India, [1] 9 kilometres north of Gangtok. [2] It was established in 1721 during the time of Jigme Pawo. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Ecclesiastical Department, Government of Sikkim - North District Monasteries" . Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Phensang Monastery". Buddhist Tourism. Retrieved 7 November 2009.


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