Ganden Yiga Chozin
POKHARA BUDDHIST MEDITATION CENTRE
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SINCE 1993
A Buddhist Meditation Centrein Pokhara
Ganden Yiga Chozin Meditation Center was founded in 1993 to offer a peaceful place for the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhist teachings. The name Ganden Yiga Chozin means “Pure Land of Maitreya Buddha,” referring to Maitreya, the future buddha associated with compassion and wisdom. The center is a branch of Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu and part of the worldwide FPMT organization.
Located along the shores of Phewa Lake in Lakeside, Pokhara, the center welcomes visitors from around the world seeking peace and clarity. It offers courses in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, guided meditation, and yoga, helping practitioners develop mindfulness, compassion, and balance in everyday life.
The quality of everything we do — our physical actions, our verbal actions, and even our mental actions — depends on our motivation. That's why it's important for us to examine our motivation in our day to day life. If we cultivate respect for others and our motivation is sincere, if we develop a genuine concern for others' well-being, then all our actions will be positive.
— His Holiness the Dalai Lama
What we offer
Three pillars of practice
Each program at the centre is rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and designed to support a happier, more balanced life — regardless of your background or belief.
Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy
Courses and teachings on Mahayana Buddhism — developing the mind through compassion, wisdom, and an understanding of why things arise. Drawing on the Gelugpa lineage of Kopan Monastery and the FPMT.
Meditation Practice
Daily guided meditation sessions to relax and focus the mind. From tranquillity comes clarity, understanding, and greater concentration. Suitable for complete beginners through to experienced practitioners.
Yoga & Movement
Morning Hatha yoga to balance and harmonize body and mind. Taught by Mr. Gyanam, with nearly 15 years of experience guiding students at the centre. A natural complement to seated practice.
OUR STORY
Roots & linage
Ganden Yiga Chozin is a branch of Kopan Monastery and part of the worldwide FPMT network.
1969
Kopan Monastery is founded
Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche establish Kopan Monastery on the outskirts of Kathmandu. It grows to house more than 350 monks and becomes a major centre for Buddhist education worldwide.
1975 - 1984
FPMT is established
Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche found the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) as a framework for their worldwide activities. After Lama Yeshe's passing in 1984, Lama Zopa Rinpoche becomes Spiritual Director.
1993
Ganden Yiga Chozin is established
The centre opens in Lakeside, Pokhara, as a branch of Kopan Monastery — offering a peaceful place to study and practice Tibetan Buddhism for residents and visitors to Nepal's most beloved mountain town.
2021 - PRESENT
Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi becomes Abbot
Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi takes over as Abbot of Kopan Monastery and all its branches, guiding and overseeing the spiritual activities of the monastery and the centre to this day.
TODAY
Welcoming the world
Ganden Yiga Chozin continues to welcome thousands of visitors each year — travelers, spiritual seekers, yogis, and meditators — offering daily programs, weekend retreats, and a warm home in Pokhara.
Location
Near Khahare, Lakeside Street No. 21A, Pokhara 6, Nepal
Phone
+9779704550908
info@gandenyigachozin.com
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Lineage & affiliation
Part of something Larger
The centre’s history is rooted in the living lineage of Tibetan Buddhism and its home by Phewa Lake.
Kopan Monastery
Founded by Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche in 1969, Kopan Monastery is a leading Tibetan Buddhist monastery on the outskirts of Kathmandu. Home to more than 350 monks, it offers traditional monastic training alongside modern education, and a wide range of Buddhist courses from introductory to advanced level. Ganden Yiga Chozin is a direct branch of Kopan.
FPMT — Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition
Established by Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the FPMT is a worldwide organization of over 160 centres, projects, and services in 39 countries — all under the spiritual direction of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Through the FPMT, the timeless wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism is made available to people of every culture and background.
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Ganden Yiga Chozin Centre
POKHARA BUDDHIST MEDITATION CENTRE
A peaceful place to study and practice Tibetan Buddhist teachings since 1993, located Near Khahare, Lakeside , Pokhara 6, Nepal
Near Khahare, Lakeside Street No. 21A, Pokhara 6, NEPAL
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