Changlei Monastery

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Changlei Holy Mountain is located in Yingbolo of Barkam. The surrounding terrain forms a bowl-shaped highland valley. The 83-hectare monastic complex is situated near the center of this area. According to traditional accounts, in the 8th century CE, the master Vairotsana and the yogi Yudra Nyingpo resided in this region and transmitted Dharma teachings. Around the 12th century CE, the reincarnation of Yudra Nyingpo — Shire Jangtsen — built a retreat hut on Mount Yingbolo, which later developed into a small monastery. This is regarded as the origin of Changlei Monastery. Between 1966 and 1976, Changlei Monastery was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution, leaving only partial ruins. After 1980, under the leadership of Tulku Yanban Shire Jangtsen (Karma Rinpoche), rebuilding efforts began, leading to the establishment of the present monastery complex. The Small Scripture Hall of Changlei Monastery was designated as a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit (the eighth batch) in...

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