Sacred Rhythms • Living Traditions
Moments of Grace
Witness the sacred rhythms of daily life, celebration, and transformation
In the remote Himalayan valley of
Zangla, every day unfolds as a meditation. Every prayer becomes a brushstroke painting beauty across
time. Through these images and stories, we invite you to step into our world to witness the sacred
rhythms of monastic life and the profound transformations that happen when young women are given the
gift of education.
Events
Gallery
Videos
Annual Events &
Ceremonies
February/March
Lunar Calendar
Losar (Tibetan New Year)
The entire nunnery comes alive with vibrant
celebration. Our nuns prepare traditional dishes, create intricate butter sculptures, perform
sacred dances (cham), and engage in special prayers to bless the coming year.
Three days of ceremonies
Traditional music & dance
Kapse & festive foods
Butter lamp offerings
Inter-Nunnery
Jang Gonchoe (Inter-Nunnery
Debate)
Each year, nuns from seven major institutes across
India and Nepal gather for an intensive month long debate session both rigorous training and
joyful reunion.
Daily debate practice in traditional Tibetan
dialectics
Teachings from senior Geshemas and Geshes
October/November
February/March
Boomscore
Boomscore (Spring Harvest
Ritual)
Rooted in the ancient traditions of Ladakh, Boomscore
is a sacred spring ritual performed to invite abundant harvests and ward off ill omens. Each
year, the nuns of Changchub Choeling Nunnery carry this living tradition into the villages of
Zangla, Zanskar chanting prayers, sounding traditional instruments, and cleaning sacred stupas
to restore their blessings for the community.
Village processions with chanting & traditional instruments
Cleaning of Stupas (Chortens) for renewed energy & blessings
Community participation alongside Gens from Karsha Gonpa & Muney
A shared prayer for the well-being of the entire Himalayan region
Photo Gallery
Videos
Plan Your Visit
Contact us at least 2-4 weeks in advance. Due to our
remote location, we can accommodate only small numbers of visitors at a time.
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