- Address: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
- Phone: +977 1-4821268
- Website: kopanmonastery.com
- Founders: Tubten Yeshe, Sopa Rinpoche
- Year of foundation: 1972
- Belonging: Tibetan Buddhism
Most of the population of Nepal is very religious, many profess Buddhism, so many monasteries and temples are based in the country. Among the most famous is the monastery of Copan, located on the hill of the same name near the capital .
Historical reference
The shrine was founded in 1972 by lamas Yeshe and Rinpoche on the lands that once belonged to the royal court. It is noteworthy that, in addition to the monastery of Kopan, the temple complex includes the Khacho-Ghakiyil-Ling women's monastery. Today, more than 7 hundred monks and nuns who have come from Tibet and separated areas of Nepal live and study in the monastery.
Courses of meditation
Recently, the doors of the Copan monastery in Nepal are open to all comers. For the convenience of pilgrims and monks, the abbot developed a special set of rules that must be observed. To learn the basics of Buddhist philosophy and immerse yourself in healing meditation, it is enough to enroll in a special group. The most popular short courses based on the Lamrim exercise. The course is set every 2 months. Classes include meditative dives, lectures, special diets. The average cost of the course is $ 60. In addition, at the monastery you can go through the starvation course "Nyung-nies", cleansing the body and spirit.
Placing in a shrine
Guests of Kopan, who are trained, live at the monastery in comfortable rooms for 2-3 people. Payment for the day - $ 7.5. Monks and pilgrims eat together, and exclusively with vegetarian dishes.
How to get there?
You can reach the place by public transport . The nearest stop is Simaltar Chowk Bus Station located 500 meters from the goal. Buses from different areas arrive here. You can also book a taxi or rent a car. Independently to get to the monastery Copan it is possible on the coordinates: 27.7420555, 85.3622648.