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Tharpa Choeling Nunnery - Muktinath, Nepal

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Kagyu Institute of Buddhist Studies - Kirtipur, Nepal 		Drubgyud Choeling Monastery - Lumbini, Nepal Drubgyud Choeling Monastery
Rinpoche with Lama Sotop and Lama Khenrab
Though one may conquer a thousand times a thousand men in battle, yet he indeed is the noblest victor who conquers oneself.
- Dhammapada
The construction of Drubgyud Choeling Monastery in Lumbini, which is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, has just been completed. Lumbini is situated 150 km southwest of Kathmandu in Nepal, it is a symbol of peace and compassion of the Lord Buddha for all the sentient beings.

A pillar built by King Ashoka marks the exact location of Shakyamuni Buddha's birthplace in Lumbini. As the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini holds special significance for all Buddhists. It represents the potential within each sentient being for enlightenment and freedom.