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Dalai Lama Temple Complex

Dalai Lama Temple Complex, Dharamsala

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Dalai Lama Temple Complex
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GlobeExpress
Sydney, Australia109 contributions
A must do experience at morning prayer even just an as observer
Apr 2020
I got up very early and joined the monks (as an observer) while they finished breakfast and did morning prayers. Stroll down Temple road, clear security and go up sit on the platform as the day gets underway. Explore the Temple, walk past the prayer wheels and watch the buzz. I made a donation outside the Temple after I left. You can then follow the road around the perimeter. I had a arranged to meet the Dalai Lama on one of my trips which was a wonderful experience. Bear in mind that this is in McLeod Ganj above Dharamshala.
Written 18 February 2021
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SWAPNIL KAMBLE
Thane, India2 contributions
Mr SWAPNIL KAMBLE
Jan 2021 • Friends
Amazing experience and beautiful location with breathtaking view & market to shop & eat with lots of variety specially Momo's steamed & Fryed with super delicious chutney
Written 29 January 2021
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Aartika Gosrani
Mumbai, India29 contributions
Calm and peaceful
Feb 2020 • Couples
Calm and peaceful experience at Dalai Lama temple. It's located at a height at Mc Leod Gunj, Dharamshala.
Written 16 August 2020
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traveloflight
Vancouver, Canada211 contributions
Nice & Spiritual
Aug 2020
Nice temple. Lots of monks and space and fresh air. Welcoming atmosphere......

Beautiful prayer wheels... good security.
Written 4 August 2020
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Explore with Sehajpal
Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy89 contributions
Peaceful place
Aug 2019 • Family
Beautiful temple and a peaceful palce. In the temple there are hundred of man made paintings of buddha in the temple. This palce is also the residence of Dalai lama .
Written 19 July 2020
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Debashis T
Dehradun, India1,564 contributions
Serene Atmosphere
Oct 2019
No vehicle goes to the gate of the temple,but you have to walk amidst the main market of McLedoganj doing shopping and if you like to eat small cafes are also there.It is a huge complex and photography is allowed not only in the premises but also inside the temple.Though it is crowded, but as the area is so large, so gathering is not felt.You can see Buddhist monks reading hymns, mediating in the premises.One thing to remember in this complex is to keep quite as much as possible.Just keep quite and enjoy the beauty.
Written 6 April 2020
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s k bhayana
Vapi, India4 contributions
Dalai Lama Temple and its review.
Mar 2020
Dalai Lama Temple set in Dharamshala, the current residence of His Holiness, The Dalai Lama temple has beautiful huge size artefacts of Lord Buddha in the inner Sanctorum .Different postures.One can sit in peace and go thru the rituals and prayers being recited by red robed Buddhist Lamas.One can also see the 24 revolving heavy wood structures while each tourist moves by hand to define the 24 hours chakra of human life.A place worth a visit to understand the teachings and philosophy of Buddhist way of life.
Written 23 March 2020
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Neha Singh
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Highly enlightening
Mar 2020 • Family
Situated in the middle of a busy narrow street, this temple has peace of mind to offer. Compound is really calm and soothing. Connectivity is good. Also place is surrounded by fabulous cafes.
Written 16 March 2020
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esmondl601
Perth, Australia93 contributions
Peace and Tranquility
Feb 2020 • Couples
Toured the complex and temple and apart from the overwhelming spirituality and tranquility of the place the views are fantastic. The town of McLeodganj is very compact with very narrow streets lined with shops (similar to some towns in Italy). Great place for rest and reflection even if one is not religiously inclined.
Written 24 February 2020
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Moumita
Kolkata (Calcutta), India17 contributions
Peace peace peace
Dec 2019 • Family
At this place, We can forget all our tension and worries. Temple and environment, both are very calm and quiet. Please don't forget to take the Prasad, because it is very tasty.
Written 12 February 2020
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