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Jamyang Choling Institute is a Buddhist nunnery situated in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India. The nuns welcome our supporters and friends to explore our website to gain insight into our spiritual practices, philosophical pursuits and way of life.

Introduction

 
History

Jamyang Choling Institute (JCI) runs as a nunnery for the benefit of the Tibetan Buddhist. It was founded in 1989 by Venerable Bhikshuni Karma Lekshe Tsomo (an American Buddhist nun). She had a vision of educating Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist nuns and lay women who would otherwise have little opportunity to receive formal schooling or spiritual education. Readmore...

Mission

To promote spiritual education for Buddhist nuns and lay girls from the Himalayan regions through a comprehensive program of Buddhist philosophy in the ancient Indian Nalanda tradition. Readmore...

Vision

An innovative education project that nurtures the spiritual and intellectual potential of Buddhist women.Readmore...

Abbot

Geshe Tsering Nyerna is from the nice place of Drak Yabsal in Kham, Tibet, from the humble Readmore...

Former Abbot

Our gratitude towards our beloved late Abbot Khensur GesheTsultrim Gyatso la, GesheTsultrim Gyatso la, the first abbot of Jamyang Choling Nunnery, was born in 1937 in a village of Ba, e Readmore...

Philosophical Studies

The main curriculum covering the entire Five Major Treatises of Buddhist Philosophy...Readmore

Extra Curriculum Studies

Has initiated in the introduction of modern academic disciplines as extra curriculum....Readmore

Prayer & Ritual

Preserving and practicing the traditional Buddhist monastic culture...Readmore

News

Warm wishes to HH 14the D…

06-07-2023 | Hits:557 | JCI News

HH 14the Dalai Lama on his 88th birthday

Wishing His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso.  A Happy 88th Birthday and Pray for his Long life, Spreading Love, Compassion and Peace ... Read more

Thanking all generous sup…

13-06-2023 | Hits:218 | JCI News

His Eminence Dayab Tokden  Rinpoche

At the request of Jamyang Choling Nunnery, the former abbot of Drepung Loseling Monastery, His Eminence Dayab Tokden  Rinpoche consecrates the nu... Read more

Khagyur Reading at JCI

31-05-2023 | Hits:668 | JCI News

Saga Dawa Kangyur Reading at JCI

On the basis of Tibetan lunar calendar fourth month start from 20-May, one full month is celebrate as Saga Dawa Düchen by the all the Buddhist. ... Read more

Modern Science meets Dhar…

01-05-2023 | Hits:359 | Special News

Modern Science meets Dharma

JCI nuns received such an enriching experience science workshop for the past two weeks.  It was great pleasure and very thankful to meet ... Read more

Result Declaration

17-03-2023 | Hits:253 | JCI News

Prize and khatak being distributed by Abbot Geshe Tsering Nyerna La

We declare our annual exam result & offer gifts to the student who brought 1st, 2nd & 3rd position subjects, Buddhist philosophy, written... Read more

Abbot Geshe Tsering Nyer…

11-10-2022 | Hits:377 | JCI News

Abbot Geshe Tsering  Nyerna give advice to JCI nuns

Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tsering Nyerna la, giving a advise to JCI nuns who’s participate annual debate, held in Bodhgaya from Oct 16th to November 17... Read more

Events

Saga Dawa Düchen

01-01-2023 | Hits:174 | Prayer & Offering

Festival of Vaishakha: The full moon day of the fourth month of the Tibetan lunar calendar is considered the most sacred day in Tibetan Buddhism. ... Read more

Zamling Chisang

01-01-2023 | Hits:100 | Prayer & Offering

Zamling Chisang also known as Universal Prayer Day is to celebrate Guru Rinpoche's subjugation of the local deities. It's celebrated on 15th day of th... Read more

Annual Report

Jamyang Choling Institute Nunnery 2022 Annual Report

06-04-2023 | Hits:698 | Annual Report

Jamyang Choling Institute Nunnery 2022 Annual Report

Tashi Delek and sincere greetings from Jamyang Choling Institute Nunnery at Dharamshala. We wish you all very good health and a prosperous year i... Read more

Special News

First Geshe-Ma Degrees in Year 2016

The Geshe degree is the highest level of training in the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism. These women pioneers, now Geshe-mas, are among the first nuns to have accomplished this level of scholarship.

Their success fulfils a longstanding wish of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and marks a new chapter in the development of education for ordained Buddhist women and is a major accomplishment for Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist women.

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Branch Office Address

Jamyang Choling Institute
P.O. Mcleod Ganj, Dharamshala,
Distt Kangra, Pin Code 176219, (H.P.) India

Contact Us

Tel:  +91 1892 221089
Mobile: +91 7018548266
Email: jamchoe@gmail.com

JCI Address

Jamyang Choling Institute
P.O Gharoh Odder, Dharamshala ,
Distt Kangra, Pin Code 176215, (H.P.) India