Tidrum Nunnery & Drigung Til Monastery -1 Best Hot springs

Tidrum Nunnery & Drigung Til Monastery -1 Best Hot springs

For those who have a spiritual connection with traveling, we suggest visiting Tidrum Nunnery and Drigung Til Monastery. These locations offer a one-of-a-kind experience. Additionally, if you're looking for a way to unwind, be sure to take advantage of the nearby hot springs, which are a popular attraction.

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Tidrum is a renowned Nyingma Kagyu Nunnery situated near famous local hot springs. It is located 140km away from Lhasa and just 14km from the Drigung Till Kagyu monastery. Of all the places in Tibet, Tidrum Nunnery is one of my favorites.

1. Hike to Guru Cave

One activity to consider near the Tidrum nunnery is embarking on a two-hour hike to reach the Dudul Puk meditation Cave, which is also known as the Evil Conquered Cave of Guru Rinpoche. The hike itself is enjoyable, and once you arrive at the Cave, you have the opportunity to meditate and receive blessings.

2. Blessings near the Cave 

1. The hair belonging to the Dakinis.
2. The stone bears the distinct spiritual marks of hands and footprints.
3. Water that is both refreshing and sacred.
4. Passing by many meditation houses of nuns.

Yogini Kandro Yeshe Tsogyal's meditation cave is located near Guru Rinpoche's. She was the consort of Guru Padmasambhava and became a wandering Yogi at the age of 16 in Tibet at Samye during the 8th century.

3. Tidrum Nunnery Hot Spring

In Tibet, there are numerous hot springs available, and among them, the Tidrum Nunnery hot spring is considered one of the finest. The calmness of the hot water is noteworthy, and there is a partition that separates the hot springs for men and women. There are four small pools, with two reserved for males and females respectively, while the other two are shared. Males and females can use the Shawa (Deer) hot spring together.

Photo: Tidrum Nunnery Natural Hot Springs.

4. Accommodation at Tidrum

Currently, travelers have the option to spend considerable time at Tidrum Nunnery before returning to Lhasa for an overnight stay, which is located 140 km away from the nunnery.

5. My day hike with the locals

The trek from Tidrum to Ding Chen Nunnery takes almost two hours. Ding Chen Nunnery is a serene place with only a few Nuns. Inside the Nunnery, we can receive blessings from the beautiful statues of the Drigung Kagyu sect Masters and Maha Guru Rinpoche. The Nuns are very kind and modest. We ascended from the Ding Chen Nunnery to the highest point of the trek, at approximately 5000 m. From the pinnacle, we could see all the mountains in the vicinity. Before arriving at the pass, we meditated for a few minutes to obtain the Yogis' blessings. After the pass, we descended all the way down to the Drigung SomTok Monastery. While descending, we had to hold the rope as it was very steep.

Photo: Short Meditation on the way.

6. Drigung Til Monastery

Located in Meldro Gongkar County, Drigung Til monastery is approximately 140km east of Lhasa, a 3-4 hour drive. Tidrum nunnery hot spring is just 14km away from the monastery. The main monastery of the Drigung Kagyu branch of Buddhism in Tibet is called Drigung Til Monastery. This monastery is renowned for having the best sky burial (Tu Troe) in all of Tibet. Within the Kagyu school, there are four primary Dakpo Kagyu schools and eight sub-Pagdru schools.

7. History of Drigung

Je Kyopa Jigten Sum Gon, a prominent Tibetan master who was a disciple of Je Phakmo Drupa, founded Drigung Til Monastery in 1179. The Prophecy from a female Yak named Dri and the monastery was established with her blessing.

Photo: Drigung Til Monastery.

8. Beauties of Drigung Kagyu

During his time in Tibet, Je Kyopa Jigten Gonpo was highly esteemed and had numerous disciples. On one occasion, he dispatched 5,555 Bodhisattvas to practice meditation at Jetsun Milarepa's Lapch retreat area.

9. Drigung Powa Chenmo 

Every twelve years, during the year of the monkey, the Drigung Powa Chenmo teachings are held on the significant ground by the river from Drigung. The beauty of Powa teaching is attaining enlightenment in one lifetime without meditating, so it is considered very precious.

10. Caves near Drigung

Near the Achi Temple, one can find three renowned meditation caves.

1. The meditation cave of Drigung Kagyu founder Je Kyopa Jigten Sum Gon.
2. The meditation cave of Drigung Kagyu master Pachung Rinpoche.
3. The meditation cave of Gelug founder Je Tsongkhapa.

11. Drigung Female Protector  

The Drigung Kagyu has been blessed by Achi Choedon, a female Bodhisattva at the 10th level and a protector deity. The shrine dedicated to Achi in the temple is quite stunning. Additionally, Drigung is well-known for its practice of sky burial.

Photo: Drigung Til Monastery.

12. Tibet Tours and Travel

Are you a traveler who loves exploring spiritual destinations like Bhutan and Tibet, with spiritual vibes that include breathtaking nature excursions and visits to meditation caves of the Great Yogis? If so, we recommend our 10-day Tibet Spirit Hike Tour or the 10-Day Tibet Shambhala Style Tour. This tour features extensive hiking and stunning natural landscapes with lakes.

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Conclusion

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