The monastery
Dudjom Dundul Raptenling Monastery
Where ancient wisdom meets daily devotion, in the heart of Odisha, India.
History & lineage
A monastery of the Dudjom Tersar lineage
Dundul Raptenling Monastery, in the sacred land of Odisha, India, holds deep historical and spiritual significance within the Dudjom Tersar lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.
Originally established in 1963 under the blessings of Kyabje Dudjom Jigdrel Yeshe Dorje Rinpoche, Dundul Raptenling is dedicated to study, practice and spiritual realization. Today the monastery is led by Lama Sonam Tashi Rinpoche, who also serves as the spiritual guide of Vajra Lotus Foundation.
The Dudjom Tersar lineage is a profound cycle of teachings revealed by Dudjom Rinpoche himself. These sacred “treasures” (terma) include meditation practices, rituals and wisdom teachings that guide practitioners through the challenges of modern life while preserving the purity and depth of the Vajrayana tradition.
The Zangdok Palri project
The Copper-Colored Mountain
Zangdok Palri is the pure land of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), the great master who brought Buddhism to Tibet. This sacred temple is being built at Dundul Raptenling Monastery in Odisha, India.
Since the project began in 2017 it has overcome many challenges of remote location and complex sacred design. Today nearly 80% of the construction is complete, with the foundation and outer structure firmly established. The next phase is the sacred art and intricate interior that will bring the pure land vision fully to life.
With collective support, we aim to complete construction by 2028 and open the temple as a place of pilgrimage, retreat and practice for people from around the world: a living mandala dedicated to preserving the Dudjom Tersar teachings and offering refuge to all beings.
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