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Dundul Raptenling Monastery · Odisha, India
Grand Inauguration & Consecration of Zangdok Palri
ཟངས་མདོག་དཔལ་རི།
The Glorious Copper-Coloured Mountain
Join revered masters, monastics and practitioners from around the world for the historic completion and consecration of the sacred Zangdok Palri temple.
6 March 2028·11th day, 1st Tibetan month, Royal Year 2155
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Registration is free and helps the monastery prepare for attending guests.
An invitation from Dundul Raptenling Monastery
A historic gathering in a sacred Guru Rinpoche year
To the Most Precious and Venerable Jewel,
Through the boundless kindness and compassionate aspirations of our supreme and incomparable guide, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, together with His Holiness Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje Rinpoche and many other great masters, the precious teachings of the Buddha in general, the Nyingma tradition of the Early Translations in particular, and especially the Dudjom Tersar lineage, are flourishing and spreading throughout the world more than ever before.
Inspired by this extraordinary blessing, Dundul Raptenling Monastery began the construction of the sacred Zangdok Palri — Glorious Copper-Coloured Mountain — temple and its sacred contents during the auspicious Fire Monkey Year of 2016, a special year dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava.
Therefore, on the auspicious 11th day of the first Tibetan month of the Tibetan Royal Year 2155, the Male Earth Monkey Year, corresponding to 6 March 2028, we respectfully and joyfully invite you to join us as an honoured guest for the Grand Inauguration and Consecration Ceremony celebrating the completion of the Zangdok Palri Temple at Dundul Raptenling Monastery, the principal seat of Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche.
With deepest respect and countless prostrations,
Nyingma Dundul Rapten Ling Monastery
The temple
A sacred vision taking form
Zangdok Palri, the Glorious Copper-Coloured Mountain, is the pure realm of Guru Padmasambhava. Its sacred form embodies the enlightened body, speech and mind of Guru Rinpoche and represents his timeless activity for the benefit of all beings.
Construction began in the Fire Monkey Year of 2016. Over the following twelve years, the monastery worked to complete the temple, sacred images, murals, ritual objects and other precious contents according to the lineage tradition — reaching fulfilment in the Male Earth Monkey Year of 2028.
Temple and sacred contentsMore than 80% complete
Sixty-five years
From sacred aspiration to completion
- 1963
༡༩༦༣ · 1963
Dundul Raptenling Monastery was established under the compassionate vision of His Holiness Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje Rinpoche.
- 2016
༢༠༡༦ · 2016
Construction of the Zangdok Palri temple and its sacred contents began.
- 2016
༢༠༡༦–༢༠༢༧ · 2016–2027
The structure, sacred images, murals, ritual objects and surrounding areas were gradually created and completed.
- 2028
༢༠༢༨ · 2028
The completed temple will be formally inaugurated and consecrated. Practitioners and honoured guests will gather for the Grand Inauguration and Consecration Ceremony.
Lineage & monastery
The principal seat of Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche in Odisha
Dundul Raptenling Monastery is located in the Phuntsok Ling Tibetan Settlement in Odisha, India. It was founded under the vision of His Holiness Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje Rinpoche to preserve and transmit the Nyingma tradition and, in particular, the precious Dudjom Tersar lineage.
For generations, the monastery has supported monastic education, ritual practice, prayer ceremonies, sacred arts and the preservation of the lineage. The completion of Zangdok Palri represents an important new chapter in this continuing activity.
Carrying forward the vision
A life dedicated to the lineage
Lama Sonam Tashi Rinpoche is the current President of Dundul Raptenling Monastery, and one of the founding directors of the Vajra Lotus Foundation. A devoted holder of the Dudjom Tersar lineage, he has dedicated his life to preserving the sacred teachings, ritual arts and living wisdom passed down from Guru Rinpoche and the great lineage masters.
Since assuming responsibility for the monastery in 2010, Rinpoche has guided Dundul Raptenling through a profound renewal. Under his leadership, more than one hundred young monks have received shelter, education and spiritual training. With deep devotion he initiated the construction of Zangdok Palri — now more than 80% complete.
The ceremony
Grand inauguration and consecration
The ceremony will celebrate the completion of the Zangdok Palri temple and all its sacred contents. The gathering is expected to include consecration rituals, prayers, offerings, teachings and other traditional ceremonies led by lineage masters and the monastic sangha.
The complete program will be announced as preparations are finalised.
Travel guide
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Transportation
Airport and railway station pickups, shared buses and private taxis, estimated travel times.
Transportation guide →Stay
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Find a place to stay →Around Zangdok Palri
Holy mountains and sacred sites, local temples, the Tibetan settlement, half- and full-day visits.
Explore the area →Protected Area Permit
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Updates
Ceremony news and updates
June 2026
Sacred contents nearing completion
The principal statues and the first of the mural cycles have been installed on the lower tier.
Read →May 2026
Guest masters to be announced
Invitations have been offered to lineage masters; the list of attending masters will follow.
Read →April 2026
Volunteer roles being prepared
Roles for hosting, kitchen, translation and guest coordination will open in stages.
Read →Questions
Before you travel
Registration is strongly encouraged. It helps the monastery prepare facilities, food, seating and other arrangements. Registration for the ceremony is free.
No. Accommodation must be arranged separately through the Stay page.
No. Airport, railway and local transportation can be reviewed or requested through the Transportation page.
Yes. Families are welcome. Parents and guardians should include children in the total number of attendees.
Yes. All respectful guests who wish to witness and support this auspicious occasion are welcome.
Available languages and translation arrangements will be announced with the final program.
General visa and invitation information will be provided. Each visitor remains responsible for obtaining the appropriate visa and travel documents.
Foreign nationals travelling to the Tibetan settlement in Odisha may require a Protected Area Permit in addition to an Indian visa. Guidance and supporting documents will be provided through the Protected Area Permit page. Each visitor remains responsible for obtaining the correct permits before travelling.
Guests should wear respectful, modest clothing suitable for entering a Buddhist temple and attending religious ceremonies.
Offerings
Help prepare for this historic gathering
Offerings will help the monastery prepare for visiting masters, monastics, pilgrims and guests. Support may be used for ceremonial preparations, food, facilities, transportation, temporary accommodations and other event needs.
Join us in Odisha in 2028
Gather with practitioners from around the world for the fulfilment of a sacred vision begun in the Fire Monkey Year of 2016.
6 March 2028 · Dundul Raptenling Monastery, Odisha, India