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Shar Minub Monastery
A monastery for monks keeping the entire 253 Vinaya Vows
Nepal

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A college for advanced
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New Delhi, India

Dhagpo Kagyu Ling
The European seat of
the 16th Karmapa
Dordogne, France

Dhagpo Kundreul Ling
Monastic hermitages
and retreat centers
Auvergne, France

Swayambunath Monastery
Kathmandu, Nepal

Shri Diwakar Vihara
Buddhist Research & Educational Institute
Kalimpong, India

Tilopa Institute
Dharma school & Monastery for young students
Northeast India

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Shar Minb Monastery
Nepal

In Kathmandu, in a valley at the base of Nagarjuna mountain, Shamar Rinpoche is developing a large monastery called Shar Minub. "Shar" means "to rise", "Nub" means "to set", and "Mi" means "no". Therefore "Shar Minub" means "To rise, but not to set."

It is a large project with several phases. The first phase of the master plan is now complete with the construction of the Nera Jana Temple, named after the river where Buddha meditated for 6 years under the bodhi tree. The Nera Jana temple has the purpose of restoring the quality of the Vinaya. In this temple, there is a room for 20 monks who will stay for a 10 year mediation retreat. They will keep the entire 253 Vinaya vows of the authentic Buddhist Bhiksu. To qualify for the retreat, monks must at least 45 years old.

Donations for the Shar Minub Project can be sent to:

The Wisdom Foundation
449 Galloping Path,
Natural Bridge, Virginia 24578
USA
telephone: 540-464-5117

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