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	The Rumtek Monastery Tour,Rumtek Monastery Tour of Gangtok India,Buddhist Rumtek Monastery Gangtok in Sikkim,Book a ...
		Rumtek is a famous monastery, all over the world, especially among the Tibetan Buddhists, and is situated near Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim.
		The new monastery was completed in 1966, in four years time, the foundation stone of which was laid by the King of Sikkim.
		The whole set is composed of the main shrine-temple, the monastery, a retreat centre, a monastic college (Shedra), a nuns' hostel, some stupas, a protectors shrine, other establishments for the community and other religious institutions.
	www.buddhist-pilgrimage.com /the-rumtek-monastery.html (383 words)

	Rumtek Monastery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rumtek (Tibetan: རུམ་ཐེག་དགོན་པ་, Wylie: Rum-theg dGon-pa), also called the Dharmachakra Centre, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in the Indian state of Sikkim near the capital Gangtok.
		Originally built by the 9th Karmapa Wangchuk Dorje in 1740, Rumtek served as the main seat of the Kagyu lineage in Sikkim for some time.
		Rumtek is located 24 km from Gangtok, the capital of the Sikkim, at an altitude of about 1500 m.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rumtek_Monastery (380 words)

	Dharma Chakra Centre-His Holiness the Karmapa seat
		Monks from the main monastery and the shedra (Nalanda Institute) are participating in the retreat, which will last for forty-five days.
		Today Omze Karma Woser Jungne was appointed as the new Discipline Master (Chotrimpa) of Rumtek Monastery, by Deputy General Secretary Karma Gelek Chungyalpa as per appointment letter and khata (scarf) sent by His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa from Gyuto, Dharamsala.
		For his long-life and well-being, lamas are performing the long-life Buddha puja (Tse-drub Sang-du) in the fl crown ceremony shrine hall.
	www.rumtek.org (765 words)

	INDOlink - Discover India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Rumtek monastery, a must for every visitor, where one can find some of the worlds most unique art objects, this place is the seat of the Kagyu order -- a close replica of the original Kagyu in Tibet.
		This monastery is located in Namchi, the district headquarters of south district and was constructed during the reign of Chogyal Gurmed Namgyal.
		The present structure of the monastery was built during the reign of Chogyal Thutob Namgyal.
	www.indolink.com /DiscoverIndia/Sikkim/monastery.html (1050 words)

	Sikkim Rumtek Monastery,Buddhist Monastery,Places of Worship in Sikkim,Monastery in Sikkim,Sikkim Places of ...
		Rumtek, is the seat of the Karmapa Lama who heads the Kagyupa Sect of Buddhism.
		The monastery is certainly the largest in Sikkim sprawling over a huge area.
		The monastery's own Hotel Kunga Delek opposite the entrance to the courtyard, has small clean rooms with attached bathroom, there are good views and basic food is available.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /sikkim/monasteries/rumtek-monastery.html (449 words)

	Rediff On The NeT: Rumtek monastery continues to remain in the eye of a storm
		Rumtek monastery continues to remain in the eye of a storm
		Rumtek monastery, some 24 km from Gangtok, is headquarters of the Kagypa sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
		The Rumtek monastery was built in 1730 by the ninth Karmapa.
	www.rediff.com /news/1998/oct/22rumtek.htm (901 words)

	Karmapa controversy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		At age seven, he was formally enthroned at Tsurphu monastery, the traditional seat of the Karmapas in Tibet.
		Togpa resided at Rumtek Monastery (the main seat in-exile of the Gyalwa Karmapa).
		Control of Rumtek monastery, which was the seat of the 16th Karmapa in exile, is hotly contested between its rival claimants.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Karmapa_controversy (3914 words)

	Rediff On The NeT: Karmapa's flight highlights squabbles in Rumtek monastery
		The serene surroundings of Sikkim's Rumtek monastery belie the tensions that exist beneath the calm exterior.
		Rumtek, the headquarters of the Kagyupa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, has been without a Karmapa -- head of the monastery -- since 1981 after the death of the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa.
		The pillar at the centre of the courtyard is inscribed with the history of the monastery written in Tibetan.
	www.rediff.com /news/2000/jan/12rumtek.htm (1044 words)

	Karmapa News
		The current Rumtek Monastery was founded by the 16th Karmapa in the 1960's and became the exile seat of the Karmapas.
		The Press Trust of India reports that the court-ordered inventory at Rumtek Monastery is underway, but that officials have not been able to obtain the key to the door of the main treasure room, in which the most sacred possessions of the Kagyu order are preserved.
		The spokesman for the current administration at Rumtek Monastery told PTI that the key to the Treasure Room was in the possession of the officials of the previous administration who had been dismissed by the Kagyu Order in 1992.
	www.nalandabodhi.org /KarmapaNews02_0525-1007.html (6565 words)

	Make My Trip :: Buddhist monastery in Rumtek
		Rumtek, renowned for its gompas and their austere charming rituals, lies in the lap of the Himalayas, in the eastern Indian state of Sikkim.
		The Dharma Chakra Centre or the Rumtek Monastery the largest in Sikkim is home to the Lamas (Tibetan Buddhist monks) who perform sacred rituals and practices.
		The Rumtek Monastery or the Dharma Chakra Center is one of the most important seats of the Kagyu lineage outside Tibet.
	us.makemytrip.com /indiabest/Rumtek.htm (720 words)

	Sikkim/Darjeeling - Yeti Travels
		Rumtek Monastery, is the sect of the Gyalwa Karmapa Lama.
		The monastery is a magnificent example of Tibetan Monastic art and was built by His Holiness, Gyalwa Karmapa, (a leader of the Kagyu Sect of Tibetan Buddhism).
		The Sanga Choeling Monastery, situated atop a hill in Pemayangtse is one of the oldest Monasteries in Sikkim, founded sometime in the second half of the 17th century.
	www.yetitravelsonline.com /sikkim.html (4589 words)

	The Rumtek row
		"Rumtek has 13 treasure boxes (the treasures are estimated to be worth $1 billion.) Aside from the fl crown it has rhino-horn statues made by the 10th Karmapa," said Ugyen Jigme, secretary of the Tsurphu Labrang.
		At the centre of the courtyard stands a pillar on which the history of the monastery is inscribed in the Tibetan language.
		Whether the doors to the treasures of the rich monastery will be opened by the RBI official remains to be seen, but the recent events have certainly helped reinforce the demand for allowing Ugyen Dorje entry into Rumtek.
	www.flonnet.com /fl1908/19080390.htm (1494 words)

	Monasteries of Sikkim.
		At fifteen minutes walking distance is the old Rumtek monastery which was originally built in 1730 by the ninth Karmapa but was destroyed by fire and had to be reconstructed to the present state.
		The Pemyangtse Monastery: One of the oldest Monasteries in the state the Pemyangtse monastery was built by Lhatsun Chenpo in the 17th century.
		This ancient monastery belongs to Nyigma Buddhism and is considered as one of the premier monasteries, entrusted with the task to perform all the religious tasks of the erstwhile monarch.
	www.t2sikkim.com /monastries-of-sikkim.php (1027 words)

	Sikkim Places of Interest for Tourist and Trekkers. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Very close by to Rumtek Monastery, and maintained by the parks and Gardens unit of the Forest Department of the Government of Sikkim, the Garden is an enchanting and soothing experience among the lush green vegetation, rare plants and trees and certain species of Himalayan flowers and Orchids.
		Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in the State.
		This ancient monastery belongs to the Nyingma Buddhism and has been considered as one of the premier monasteries in the State, having been entrusted with the task to perform all religious functions of the erstwhile monarch.
	www.visitnepal.com /getaway/sikkim_darjeeling/sikkim_places_of_interest.htm (2628 words)

	Sikkim tour,RUMTEK MONASTERY, PEMAYANGTSE 'THE LOTUS SUBLIME , PHENSANG Monastery, PHODANG monastery, RALONG Monastery, ...
		Sikkim's 194 monasteries or gompas belonging to the Nyingma and Kagyu order have not only been influencing the cultural heritage and lifestyle of the people but also demonstrate the ancient rituals in practise.
		Later during the reign of Sikyong Tulku 1909 - 1910 the present monastery was built in the shape of a Chinese pagoda.
		The main monastery was built by Pedi Wangmo during the reign of Chakdar Namgyalin 1716 A.D. The sacred objects of worship in Tashiding are the chorten Thongwa Rangdol and Bumchu (holy water).
	www.nectravels.com /sikkim_darjeeling/monastery.htm (873 words)

	Rumtek Monastery Tour,Rumtek Monastery Tour in Gangtok,Rumtek Monastery Tour in Sikkim,Buddhist Rumtek Monastery in ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It was originally built in 1730 by the ninth Karmapa but was destroyed by fire and was reconstructed to the present state by the late 16th Gyalwa Karmapa in 1960.
		Some distance above the monastery is a hermitage in which monks go into complete seclusion for meditation for period's up to 3 years.
		It is believed that the monastery is an absolute replica of the original Kagyurpa Monastery in Tsurphu, Tibet.
	www.indiamart.com /rrindia/sikkim/rumtek-monastery.html (326 words)

	Rumtek Monastery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		From Ralang, we headed on across the mountains (and valleys) of Sikkim to Rumtek Monastery, the one-time home of Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa and the seat of our lineage until the discovery of the 17th Karmapa and his enthronement at Tsurphu Monastery in Tibet.
		Rumtek Monastery, built by the 16th Karmapa, was the seat of His Holiness until his death in 1981.
		We toured the monastery and the various shrine rooms, including the large stupa where the relics of Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Karmapa, are interred.
	www.thenewage.com /community/tibet/rumtek.asp?orig=00001-0000 (288 words)

	Enlightened Heart - Chronology of Events
		Seeing him enter the monastery yard at the head of a group of soldiers, Tai Situ Rinpoche and Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche jumped from their thrones, ran into the main building, locked themselves in and had guards posted in front of the doors [19].
		On Nov. 29, 1992, representatives of the Rumtek Monk Community, the Rumtek administration, the Nalanda Institute and the Rumtek Nunnery stated that until a clear agreement among the Rinpoches was reached they would only follow the decisions of the Karmapa Charitable Trust [33] with Topga Rinpoche as the General Secretary.
		In July 1993, the legal administration of Rumtek published a "Rumtek Newsletter", where the activities of the Rumtek administration and the events surrounding the Karmapa controversy were presented [36].
	www.karmapa.org.nz /symposium/kschrono.html (6324 words)

	Rumtek--The Monastery Complex--
		From its perch on a hilltop facing the city of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, the monastery complex at Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre embodies the vision and aspiration of the Sixteenth Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, to establish his seat-in-exile to help spread the teachings of the Buddha throughout the world.
		The monastery, the largest in Sikkim, is home to the monks community, the place where they perform the sacred rituals and practices of the Karma Kagyu lineage.
		Surrounding Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre is the stupa walkway, where monks, pilgrims, and visitors alike perform kora.
	www.rumtek.org /mn/mn00.html (157 words)

	Karmapa News 12-17-1-31
		The monastery at Rumtek become the main seat in exile for the Karmapa when the Sixteenth Karmapa first fled Tibet four centuries later.
		The current Rumtek Monastery was newly constructed in the 1960's close to the old monastery building.
		New monks are not permitted to join Tsurphu Monastery, two monks arrested by Chinese authorities after the Karmapa's departure are apparently still in detention, and those monks that have been allowed to stay at the monastery are under continuing pressure to decrease their religious studies in favor of patriotic Chinese activities.
	www.nalandabodhi.org /karmapanews12-17-1-31.html (3742 words)

	Darjeeling India, New Jalpaiguri, Ghoom Buddhist Monastery, Kalimpong, Teesta River, Gangtok, Tsuk-La-Khang, Institute ...
		New Jalpaiguri, Ghoom Buddhist Monastery, Kalimpong, Teesta River, Gangtok, Tsuk-La-Khang, Institute of Tibetology, Orchid Sanctuary, Enghey Monastery, Rumtek Monastery...
		Across the Ranipod Valley to the southwest of Gangtok is the Rumtek Monastery, a reconstruction of the original in Tibet.
		The monastery is always open and the lamas are happy to receive visitors.
	www.4to40.com /discoverindia/places/index.asp?article=discoverindia_places_darjeeling (472 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		This is from a Lama who stayed at the Rumtek monastery when the whole thing started in 1992.
		These monks were thrown out of the monastery in the Fall 93 when Bhandari was in power, as the Cheif Minister of Sikkim.
		At that time I was living in Rumtek monastery, and was also forced to leave.
	www.newciv.org /CyberSangha/VATICAN/RUMTEK3.TXT (581 words)

	The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Main News
		GANGTOK, Jan 11 (PTI) — In a new twist to the Karmapa controversy of the Rumtek Monastery, a fresh contender has emerged in the field and posed challenge to the other two candidates for the post.
		Talking to TNS at the Gyuto Tantrik Monastery, where the Karmapa has been staying for the past two days, denied he was in any way responsible for the Karmapa's escape from Chinese-occupied Tibet.
		Shamarpa Rinpoche, who is one of the four regents of the Rumtek monastery in Sikkim, has in March, 1994, termed the selection of Ogyen Trinley Dorjee as a plot by the Chinese to promote a religious leader within Tibet.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2000/20000112/main2.htm (544 words)

	The Telegraph - North Bengal & Sikkim
		Special celebrations and prayer sessions at the Rumtek monastery have been organised to mark the occasion of the monk’s “coming of age”.
		The monastery, apart from being the seat of the Karmapa, is also the headquarters of the Dharma Chakra Centre, which has over 500 centres all over the world.
		Karma Chungyalpa of Tsurphu Labrang, the administrative body at Rumtek monastery, said prayers for the Karmapa’s early return to his rightful place in the monastery will be offered.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1030626/asp/siliguri/story_2103879.asp (373 words)

	Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre--The Main Temple--
		Resplendent in the vibrant colors of the sacred art that adorns it, the monastery of Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, the largest in Sikkim, sits 5,500 feet above sea level, set into a hill facing the city of Gangtok.
		The Guardian Kings are depicted at the entryway because after the Buddha's enlightenment, the four approached him and promised to protect all his monasteries and temples in the future.
		An uncommon, though significant, detail of the mural is a painting of Lord Ganesh, placed there because His Holiness the Sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa had a vision of the elephant-headed Hindu deity assisting in the construction of Rumtek Monastery.
	www.rumtek.org /mn/mn01.html (891 words)

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