Diki Chhyoling monastery | |
Map Type: | Nepal |
Coordinates: | 27.639°N 87.755°W |
Location: | Taplejung, Nepal |
Diki Chhyoling Gumba (Nepali: दिकि छ्योलिङ्ग गुम्बा) is a Buddhist monastery located in Olangchungola, Taplejung District of Nepal. It was built in the 16th century CE.[1] [2] The monastery houses a life size statue of Avalokiteshwara. A butter lamp kept near the altar is believed to be burning uninterrupted since the construction of the gompa.[3] [4] The monastery also houses historical and cultural scriptures, idols, paintings related to Buddhism.[1] The monastery was renovated in 1860.[5]