Jangchub Jong

The Dorzong Monastic Institute

Dorzong Monastic Institute (DMI), JANGCHUB JONG, - under the direction of H.E. the Eighth Dorzong Rinpoche - is located near Gopalpur village in the Valley of Kangra, 20 km from the city of Dharamshala in Northern India, in an extremely beautiful area covered with cedar forests, at the foot of the Dhauladhar mountain range.

The unequalled Buddha Shakyamuni, through his undiscriminating loving kindness and compassion towards all sentient beings, gave many teachings according to each of their abilities in order to find peace and enlightenment. To preserve Buddhism in general and the Drukpa Kagyu Linage in particular as well as to keep its unique tradition alive, for the sake of all sentient beings, H.E. the Eighth Dorzong Rinpoche decided to create the Dorzong Monastic Institute.

Jangchub Jong property

DMI help interested students of the Himalayan border hill areas like Zangskar, Lahoul-Spiti, Kinnour, etc. , as well as Tibetans residing in India, to study and practice Buddha Dharma, the tradition of their ancestors. The DMI will give seminars and lectures on Buddhist teachings and it will provide Dharma activities, such as Dharma book publications, translation of Buddhist teachings and publishing of rare important Buddhist texts translations; as well as teaching Ethics, Art and Tibetan language. It will also hold Buddhist Festivals, Pujas and Ceremonies. Furthermore, DMI will provide medical aid to the needy local population.

In this way, H. E. the Eighth Dorzong Rinpoche hopes that the Buddhist doctrine will flourish like fresh beauty in spring and that it will remain so forever.

The construction includes a Buddha vihara, stupas, seminar halls, staff offices, a teachers´ residence, a hostel for students, kitchens, stores, a library, archives, art gallery and a public health centre.

H.E. the Ninth Khamtrul Rinpoche and H.E. the Eighth Dorzong Rinpoche during the inaguration ceremony

The Main Stupa of the Inmaculated Light Dharanis was inaugurated in a ceremony held on December 29th 2006, in the presence of HE the 9th. Khamtrul Rinpoche, HE the 8th Dorzong Rinpoche, Ven. Choegyal Rinpoche, Tokdens, yogis , monks and nuns from Khampagar Monastery and the DMI as well as lay people from the Tashi Jong Community and other places. Auspiciously held on a day with beautiful weather, the inaguration ceremony was followed by the ritual entering of the "u-ma" (center nerve) of the Kshitagarbha Stupa, in preparation for its completion. (see Stupa of Immaculated Light Dharanis’ description and contents)

Stupa of Immaculate Light Dharanis

To properly administer the fiscal and management requirements for the DMI , the Dorzong Monastic Institute Charitable Trust (DMICT) was created. DMICT´s main objective is to construct, maintain, alter, improve and develop buildings for the welfare of the Institute and students, teachers, staff and Dharma practitioners.

DMICT accept, collect and administer, in an appropriate and legal manner, donations, contributions, grants or subscriptions received in India and/or abroad, in cash or in kind, from any person (s), body of persons or trust, who would like to support and contribute to the DMI.

Standing Buddha

Standing Buddha with flowers

Standing Buddhas were not at all frequent in Tibet , though they are often seen in Thailand and Burma . In the past, they were also present in India .
This Standing Buddha is filled with mantras and relics, and stands in front of the main entrance of the monastery in order to bless directly all beings at the moment of arriving. The blessings contained in the statue are beneficial for the people of the area as well as for preventing natural disasters.
The Buddha is holding his clothes with his left hand, as was always shown in this type of standing Buddhas, and his right hand is in the position of the teaching mudra.

Eight Stupas

Work in progress

Stupas represent Buddha-wisdom, and these eight Stupas, in particular, represent the main eight events in the life of Buddha Sakya Muni.

Bodhi tree

Two bodhi trees have already been planted in the monastery's garden: one near the Standing Buddha, and the second one between the eight Stupas and the Library. Several bodhi trees were bought from the Mahabodhi Society in Bodhgaya, all of them bearing certificates that they are from seeds that belong to the original bodhi tree, under which the Buddha Sakya Muni reached enlightenment.

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General View with mountains

Sangha House

Stupa of Kshitigarbha

Tsa khang Stupa

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Stupa detail

Main Temple

If you want to get more information about this project, support it or make a donation, please contact:

Through e-mail:dolmalhagotsang@hotmail.com
By mail to: H.E. Dorzong Rinpoche
DORZONG BUDDHIST MONASTIC INSTITUTE
Jangchub Jong - Village Barsar
P.O. Jia - 176059 - Teh Palampur
Distt. Kangra (HP) - INDIA