The Neydo Lineage is a rare and profound Tibetan Buddhist tradition that unites the practices of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. Passed down through generations, it preserves a rich spiritual heritage dedicated to meditation, realization, and enlightenment. The monastery was established to protect and continue this sacred lineage for future generations.
Amitabha, the Buddha of Eternal Life
Amitabha, also known as Amitayus, meaning “Infinite Life,” is the Buddha of the Western Pure Land, Sukhavati. Revered as the Buddha of Eternal Light and Life, Amitabha represents boundless compassion and wisdom.
According to the Sukhavati-vyuha Sutras, the monk Dharmakara made vows that those who have faith in him and recite his name will be reborn in his Pure Land and eventually attain enlightenment. After fulfilling these vows, he became Amitabha Buddha, presiding over Sukhavati, the Pure Land of bliss.
The Boudhanath Stupa
The Boudhanath Stupa has stood for centuries as a powerful symbol of Buddhist faith and eternal peace. One of the largest stupas in Nepal and the world, its massive mandala structure makes it a major center for meditation, pilgrimage, and devotion.
The stupa is believed to enshrine the remains of Kassapa Buddha, and its iconic all-seeing eyes represent the wisdom and omniscient awareness of the Buddha.
The Neydo Tashi Choling Monastery
The monastery houses one of the largest statues of Amitabha Buddha in Nepal, symbolizing infinite light and life. To the right stands Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, who embodies the vow to delay his own Buddhahood until all beings are freed from suffering and the cycle of samsara.
To the left is Vajrapani, one of the earliest Dharmapalas in Mahayana Buddhism, who protects the Buddha’s teachings and represents the power of all Buddhas. Together, Amitabha, Avalokiteshvara, and Vajrapani form a sacred triad in Tibetan Buddhism, symbolizing wisdom, compassion, and strength.