Dharamshala is a symbol of peace and integrity of India. The serenity of this town is formed by various admixtures of art and culture that are flourished side by side. This religious place inspires everyone and also the door to accept pilgrims by Buddhism. Dharamshala is hill station that attracts a lot of pilgrims and tourists every year.
One of the main attractions of Dharamshala is Tsuglagkhang Complex which is the privet residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama. This place holds very significance to every Tibetan. This complex contains lot of things that include the famous Namgyal monastery, a museum where various historical things regarding Tibetan art and culture can be found, a privet residence for Dalai Lama, a library, a bookstore and also a coffee shop too. The monastery is open throughout the year, so you can come per your convenience and check beforehand if Dalai Lama will be present at the time if you wish to meet his holiness.
Here are few tips for the traveler visiting Tsuglagkhang Complex, Dharamshala:
• As you will need to go uphill and downhill while visiting the monastery, so wear comfortable shoes for walking.
• Do not try to enter any restricted zone for an outsider that might cause trouble for you and also in the premises of the monastery try to maintain silence.
• Learning of the monk is a sacred process so photography is strictly prohibited when the learning process going is in the monastery and always ask for permission beforehand you want to take a picture in there.
• There are some rules in the temples and monastery, make sure to follow then to keep yourself from any kind of trouble and also maintain orderly behavior in there.
• The complex is a place for learning and worship, so make sure to wear decent clothes before you visit the place.
After reaching the Tsuglagkhang complex you can enjoy and do various things and some of them are:
• You can observe the learning culture by the monks in the monastery and pray to the Lord Buddha statue in there.
• You can interact with the monks in there after they complete their daily duties and learn about their life.
• The peaceful atmosphere of the complex is very relaxing so try spending some time alone in introspection.
• If you want to learn a various thing from Dalai Lama by being an audience at any of his preaching then do not forget to book for the hearing in the least of 2 days before you reach and visit Tsuglagkhang complex.
• You can also learn about the life, history and culture of the Tibetans too.
