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
Successful Completion of …
11-10-2024 | Hits:58 | JCI News
Today, on the 11th of October, 2024, Jamyang Choling Institute held our annual prayer for the summoning ritual of Vaishravana and Mahaka... Read more
The Great Research Discus…
23-09-2024 | Hits:112 | JCI News
At the wish of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, All-Knowing and All-Possessing Buddha, the debate on the Prajñāpāramitā literature wa... Read more
Prayers and rituals for t…
24-08-2024 | Hits:759 | JCI News
On the 23rd August 2024 of the sixth month of the Tibetan lunar calendar, Abbot the Venerable Kyabje Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tsering Nyarna... Read more
Bodhicitta Vs Great Compa…
23-05-2024 | Hits:220 | Special News
We the Jamyang Choling Institute nuns demonstrating Nalanda debate during Vaisakh 23rd May 2024 Buddha Purnima a few days ago. The event... Read more
Pro. Geshe Thupten Jinpa …
06-04-2024 | Hits:1611 | Special News
On 6-April-2024 Honourable professor Geshe Thupten Jinpa la visit at Jamyang Choling Institute. Geshe la is highly qualified scholar and... Read more
Warm wishes to HH 14the D…
06-07-2023 | Hits:873 | JCI News
Wishing His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso. A Happy 88th Birthday and Pray for his Long life, Spreading Love, Compassion an... Read more
Events
Gaden Ngachoe
01-01-2024 | Hits:273 | Prayer & Offering
Anniversary of the parinirvana of Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Geluk School of Tibetan Buddhism. Read more
Nobel Peace Prize
01-01-2024 | Hits:131 | Prayer & Offering
The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize to the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, Read more
Lama Chöpa, The Guru Puja…
01-01-2023 | Hits:433 | Events
Guru Puja (Lama Chöpa): the Guru Puja practice (Lama Chöpa in Tibetan) is a prayer ceremony done in traditional Read more
Annual Report
Jamyang Choling Institute…
29-03-2024 | Hits:1125 | Annual Report
Respected Dharma friends, supporters and well-wishers, Sincere greetings from Jamyang Choling Institute Nunnery. We hope this finds you all well ... Read more
Jamyang Choling Institute…
06-04-2023 | Hits:999 | 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
Workshop
Modern Science meets Dharma 2nd Workshop
10-06-2024 | Hits:926 | Workshop
JCI nuns received such as enriching science workshop for the past two weeks, with the presence of Dr Nater Werner, Professor Gabrille and the tra... Read more
Modern Science meets Dharma 1st Workshop…
01-05-2023 | Hits:663 | Workshop
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
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.
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 88946 07822
Email: jamchoe@gmail.com
JCI Address
Jamyang Choling Institute
P.O Gharoh Odder, Dharamshala ,
Distt Kangra, Pin Code 176215, (H.P.) India