Bon Monastery

Bon temple is a temple in Kewzing village, Sikkim, that is not Buddhist. It is close to Ravangla. It's also called Bonpo Temple and Bon Yung Dung Monastery. It's one of the most popular places to visit in Ravangla and may be the only non-Buddhist temple in the area.

The late Yung Dung Tsultrim opened Bon Monastery for the first time in 1980 CE. The Bon Sect only has one temple in Sikkim, and this is it. In fact, India only has two Bon Monasteries. One is in Kewzing, Sikkim, and the other is in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. It makes it easier for a school to teach Bon to young people from less fortunate homes.

Unique Heritage and Spiritual Practices

Prior to the arrival of Buddhism, the Bon faith was quite vibrant in Tibet until the 8th century AD. Belief in almighty gods and gods, spirits, and devils inhabiting nature is an ancient aspect of it. Others say that Buddhism borrowed many of its practices, like the prayer flags, incense burning, etc., from this shamanic religion. Many believe that Buddhism took up many of its practices, like prayer flags, burning incense, and so on.

Traditional Bon Teachings and Rituals

Bon's teachings and practices come from old Tibetan spirituality and stress, which are in balance with nature and the world. As a way to ask for blessings and protection, these practices include singing, meditation, and making symbolic presents. Bon people follow their customs, keeping holy texts and holding events that show how wise they are and how spiritually connected them are to nature.

Bon Monastery Architectural Style

The Bon Monastery has a beautiful view of the hills and rivers of southern Sikkim. It is in a peaceful area. They built the temple in the Indo-Tibetan style, and they painted the inside beautifully with paintings of the Bon Demonical Buddha and the Bon Deity. Twenty men live in the convent. It is relaxing to hear chants being chanted, drums being beat, and the conch being blown in the morning and evening. You can explore this serene monastery through Ravangla tour packages for a well-planned spiritual journey.