Kopan Monastery

monastery in Nepal
#9 in Nepal
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Kopan Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is situated on a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley, providing a serene and contemplative environment for spiritual practice. The monastery was founded by Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche in the early 1970s and has since become a renowned center for Buddhist studies and meditation. Kopan Monastery offers a range of courses and retreats, attracting both local and international students seeking to deepen their understanding of Buddhism.


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