MONASTÈRE THRANGU TASHI YANGTSE - NAMO BUDDHA
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This Tibetan Buddhist monastery is one of the most beautiful in the valley, located in a Tamang village on a mountain 1,750 meters above sea level. It is also one of the valley's three most important sites, along with the stupas of Swayambunath and Bodnath. The Kartik Purnima and Buddha Jayanti festivals are particularly celebrated here. According to legend, 6,000 years ago, Buddha, then in the reincarnation of Prince Mahasatwo, discovered a tigress lying by a rock, starving with five babies. He sacrificed himself to feed her, leaving only the bones, which were then taken back to the village and buried in the Namo Buddha stupa. Some 3,500 years later, Gautam Buddha came to the village of Sange da Fyafulsa and made 3 rounds around the stupa before declaring that he was the reincarnation of Prince Mahasatwo. Today, the monastery is open to the public. It's possible to visit for the day, to hear the monks chant in the mornings and afternoons, but we recommend a stay to discover their daily life, Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, share meals with them, and attend religious services. The view of the Himalayas is breathtaking, the setting magnificent and the experience of staying here unique. Comfort is pretty basic, and all the money goes to cover the monastery's costs. You can hike in the surrounding area during your stay.
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