Global InformationDiki Chhyoling monastery information
| Diki Chhyoling monastery | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Taplejung, Nepal |
  Shown within Nepal | |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°38′20″N 87°45′18″E / 27.639°N 87.755°E |
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]
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