Chökyi Gyatso
Institute in Dewathang is one of Nyingma Monastery that practices the tradition
of Khyentse Wangpo and Longchen Nyingtik. The Institute offers a traditional
monastic curriculum for about 100 monks, equally emphasizing ritual and
philosophy. Four years of monastic ritual training are followed by nine years
of philosophical studies. To incorporate practice with the studies, the
institute annually holds six drupchens (extended group practices): Khandro
Sangdü, Gyalwa Gyamtso, Pema Tseyi Nyingtik, Vima Ladrup, Miniling Dorsem, and
Pama Nyingthik, along with other practices.
