A bit of history
On a hill top
Namobuddha Monastery is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal, located in the hills above Kavre District. It is traditionally believed to be the place where Prince Siddhartha, in a previous life, offered his own body to a starving tigress and her cubs — a story that reflects the deep compassion at the heart of Buddhist teachings.
A monastery
a school, and a home
The monastery is home to a large community of monks, at times up to 250, and plays an important role in the spiritual and cultural life of the surrounding area. Alongside daily prayers and Buddhist rituals, the monastery also runs a school where young monks receive both religious and general education.
Life at Namobuddha Monastery follows a structured routine, with early morning prayers, study, and communal responsibilities forming part of daily life. The monastery also hosts visiting pilgrims and travellers, many of whom come to experience a quieter, more reflective side of Nepal away from the busier tourist areas.
As one of the most important Buddhist sites in Nepal, Namobuddha continues to be a place of learning, tradition and community. Its presence supports not only spiritual practice, but also education and cultural continuity in rural Nepal.
a beautiful treat
in the neighbourhood
Namobuddha monastery is an hour's hike from Bimire, and a short 15 minute walk from Namaste Homestay, where all of our visitors in Nepal stay. Many of the prayer flags seen hanging in trees around the monastery were hung by a friend of ours, Pagel Ram, from the village.