Chiu Gompa

Nepal / Darchula / Dashrathchand /
 monastery, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, buddhist temple, gompa
Buddhist Monastery Chiu gompa is located on a height of 4,590 meters or 15059.06 feet, which has been built right onto a steep hill. It looks as if it has been carved right out of the rock. The Jains and the Bonpas of Tibet equally revere this spot with great enthusiasm. Chiu gompa of Tibet is also known as sparrow monastery, Jiu monastery or Chiu Monastery.

Chiu Gompa monastery has a very old history which dates back to the times of Guru Rinpoche or Padma Sambhava. The holy Guru Rinpoche cave around which the Chiu Gompa monastery is constructed was the place where Guru Rinpoche once meditated in 8th century C.E. This is why this ancient shrine is highly revered. In fact, Guru Rinpoche spent the last 7 days of his life in the cave of what is now Chiu Gompa monastery. Therefore, the meditation cave of Guru Rinpoche where he passed away is a highly revered place for Buddhists. Footprints of Guru Rinpoche can still be seen on a rock in Chiu Gompa.

Ancient and precious Buddhist scriptures have been preserved on the bookshelves of the Chiu Gompa Library.
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Coordinates:   30°45'54"N   81°22'1"E

Comments

  • really a nice place to stay with nature nd god while manasarovaryatra.........its the ultimate piligramage tour
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