Guru Rinpoche Pilgrimage tour of Nepal

In the life of Guru Rinpoche ( Padmasambhava ) India was his training ground, Nepal was his place of retreat, and Tibet was his place of activity.

Visit the pilgrimage sites of Guru Rinpoche in Nepal.

The meditation caves and sacred sites of Nepal visited by Guru Rinpoche make a significant pilgrimage following the footsteps of Padmashambhava, the precious master of Uddiyana.

Guru Rinpoche pilgrimage tour of Nepal visits caves where he got levels of enlightenment, and sites he visited during his journey.

Boudhanath and previous life of Guru Rinpoche

The pilgrimage tour starts from the Boudhanath Stupa where Guru Rinpoche as one of the sons of a poultry woman Jadzima made the proclamation about his birth as the lotus born Buddha, Padmashambhava.

The poultry-keeper’s boy made a powerful aspiration in front of a stupa that fulfills all wishes, and as a result, he was destined to be reborn as Guru Padmasambhava. According to his aspiration, Guru Rinpoche was born within a blossoming lotus and began his enlightened activity in our world.
He first came to Nepal to practice at Lhundrup Tsek, the ‘Spontaneous Mound’ charnel ground, which includes the modern-day pilgrimage sites of Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.

Guru Rinpoche visits Maratika and Yanglesho

Many years later, he returned with Mandarava, the princess of Zahor, and they both attained immortality at the caves at Maratika. Later, Guru Rinpoche came to the self-arisen stupa of Swyambhunath, where he took the Newar princess Shakyadevi as his consort. He then took her with him to the caves of Yangleshö in Pharping, where they reached attainment through the practice of Vajrakilaya combined with Yangdak Heruka.
Guru Rinpoche continued his journey to Chumig Changchub, where he overpowered the local spirits and bound them under oath as protectors of the Dharma. 

The Self-arisen Avalokitesharas of Kathmandu and Patan

Subsequently, while en route to Tibet at the request of King Trisong Deutsen, Guru Rinpoche journeyed through Nepal. During his travels, he paid visit to three of the five Self-Arisen Avalokiteshvara Brothers at Jana Bahal of Kathmandu and E vihara of Patan, availing his own blessings for future devotees.In Nepal, Guru Rinpoche went on extensive retreat, gave countless teachings to disciples, hid terma treasures, and blessed the hills and valleys.

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Guru Rinpoche Pilgrimage Tour Itinerary

Beyul's of Guru Rinpoche in Nepal

Beyuls, the concealed valleys in the Himalayas, have been sanctified by Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) as places of refuge. These hidden sanctuaries are ideal for deep reflection and enlightenment. Guru Rinpoche established these locations to provide a secure environment for those devoted to the Dharma during turbulent periods. Beyuls serve as a meeting point between the material and spiritual realms, enhancing the efficacy of Tantric rituals through diverse perspectives and realms.

Beyul's in Nepal are Helambu, Langtang, Nupri valley ( Manaslu ) and Everest region.Helambu is the nearest Beyul from Kathmandu which could be accessed by vehicle or a short trek.

Guru Ripoche's pilgrimage of Bhutan

Guru Rinpoche's ( Padmasambhava ) pilgrimage tour of Bhutan is about a five days Bhutan tour visiting Paro and Bumthang. The Taktsang monastery in Paro and Kurje Lhakhang in Bumthang are the two major pilgrimage sites of Guru Rinpoche in Bhutan. Paro Taktshang holds a unique significance as a sacred pilgrimage site in the Himalayas, where Guru Rinpoche resided for four months, concealed numerous dharma teachings and treasures, and bestowed his blessings upon the area.
Guru Padmasambava was invited by King Sindhu Raja to Kurje Temple in Bumthang, where he first arrived. He subdued evil spirits that had made the king's family sick. The temple is constructed against a rock cave and consists of three main temples. The oldest temple was built in 1652 at the site where the Guru meditated, the second temple contains his body imprints, and the third temple was added in the 1990s.

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