A Tibetan-tradition monastery above the Kathmandu Valley that runs meditation and Buddhist courses for visitors. This guide is compiled from the monastery's own published information; we have not visited, and it is not a review.
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The place
Kopan Monastery invites visitors to experience meditation and Buddhist teachings in the Tibetan tradition, overlooking the serene Kathmandu Valley. It says it welcomes more than 3,000 visitors each year, has taught for over 30 years and runs more than 50 programmes annually.
What to expect
- Courses and retreats, listed under its Courses page.
- A monastery community and ceremonies: its homepage announces stupa consecration ceremonies planned for 11 December 2026.
Programmes often fill early, so apply well ahead.
Before you go
- Read meditation retreats in Nepal and what to expect at a Tibetan centre.
- See FPMT centres and how to stay at a monastery.
- Check courses and dates on the monastery's own site.
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