Nestled in the sacred landscape of Nangqên, Qinghai, Dhonggar Palri Monastery is a living sanctuary of wisdom and compassion. Rooted in a lineage spanning centuries, it continues the timeless work of study, meditation, and service for the benefit of all beings. Home to a dedicated community of monks, the monastery upholds daily practice, hosts major pujas, and shares the Dharma with communities near and far. Guided by His Holiness Tulku Karma Trinley Thubten Chöje Gyaltsen Rinpoche, it stands as a place where Buddha’s teachings are preserved, lived, and expressed through ongoing work in today’s world.
Perched on the sacred heights of Dhonggar Mountain in Nangqên, Dhonggar Palri Monastery stands as a reflection of the Glorious Copper-Coloured Mountain of Padmasambhava. With roots reaching back to the 16th century and renewed through the vision of His Holiness Tulku Karma Trinley Thubten Chöje Gyaltsen Rinpoche, the monastery has become a living mandala of practice and blessing. Today, it serves as a sanctuary for monks and lay practitioners alike, a place where timeless aspirations and lineage blessings continue to flourish.
His Holiness Tulku Karma Trinley Thubten Chöje Gyaltsen Rinpoche is a revered guru of the Karma Kagyu lineage, renowned for his profound compassion, wisdom, and tireless dedication to the Dharma. From a young age, Rinpoche demonstrated extraordinary qualities that led him to become a heart disciple of great masters, and throughout his life he has continued to preserve and spread the Buddha’s teachings across Tibet and around the world. With unwavering commitment, Rinpoche has established a monastery, charitable foundation, and spiritual communities, guiding countless beings on the path toward liberation.
Buddhism teaches a path to freedom from suffering and the realisation of the innate clarity and inner peace within us all. Through understanding the mind and cultivating mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom, anyone can walk this path toward awakening and the unfolding of true inner freedom. Rooted in the Buddha’s timeless teachings, the Dharma continues to guide beings everywhere toward genuine happiness and the light of liberation.
His Holiness Tulku Karma Trinley Thubten Chöje Gyaltsen Rinpoche is a revered guru of the Karma Kagyu lineage, renowned for his profound compassion, wisdom, and tireless dedication to the Dharma. From a young age, Rinpoche demonstrated extraordinary qualities that led him to become a heart disciple of great masters, and throughout his life he has continued to preserve and spread the Buddha’s teachings across Tibet and around the world. With unwavering commitment, Rinpoche has established a monastery, charitable foundation, and spiritual communities, guiding countless beings on the path toward liberation.
Stay connected with the ongoing life of Dhonggar Palri Monastery — from recent pujas, community activities, and articles on Buddhist practice. This section offers insights and updates that nurture understanding, inspire devotion, and keep the light of the buddha’s teachings alive in everyday life.
Dhonggar Palri Monastery is home to over forty monks who devote their lives to the Dharma. The monastery provides food, shelter, and the conditions for practice, while hosting major pujas and nurturing projects that benefit countless beings. As a non-profit, it relies entirely on the generosity of supporters—each offering becomes part of the shared work of liberation, sustaining the Buddha’s timeless path of awakening and guiding countless beings toward freedom.
