Friends of Nub Gon Monastery (Named after the Nub Gon monastery in Kham, Eastern Tibet) is a registered NGO based in Himachal Pradesh, Tashi Jong village, works on Livelihood activities, Culture preservation, Environment issues, Education and Health for its communities (in Tibet as well as in India both Tibetan and the local community) since 2002.

Nub Gon Paljor Ling Monastery (NUB GON MONASTERY) is one of the 200 branches of the original Khampagar Monastery and was built in the 17th century in Gonjo in the west of Kham province in Tibet.

Ancient Tibetan scriptures revealed that Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) meditated for full three days and nights in a special cave situated in Gonjo, near to Nub Gon Paljor Ling which flourished during the spread of the Drukpa Lineage under the guidance of the First Khamtrul Rinpoche Ngawang Tenphel.

Poppa Rabjam Rinpoche is one of the three Rinpoches of Nub Gon Monastery. In 1965 at the age of eight, Poppa Rabjam Rinpoche became a monk in Khamtrul Rinpoche’s monastery in Tashi Jong. He was later recognized by H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche as the reincarnation of one of the three Rinpoches at Nub Gon Paljor Ling monastery.

Nub Gon monastery was severely damaged during the Cultural Revolution and it is Popa Rabjam Rinpoche’s sincerest intention to return it to its former state. So as to facilitate this and many other charitable projects, he initiated the incense-making project in Tashi Jong and formed a charitable organization named Friends of Nub Gon Monastery under the auspices of Togden Amtin. Popa Rabjam Rinpoche's wishes the proceeds from these activities to be used towards other projects benefiting the Tashi Jong community.

The organization currently building a free school, Nub Gon Monastery in Tibet and Yogi Amtrin”s Shrine.

Presently the organization doesn’t have much funding but with the help of volunteers, interested individuals and mainely proceeds from the sale of Lama Chodpa Incense Ven. Popa Rabjam Rinpoche putting pieces together to achieve the aims of the organization.

one can support us through direct donation to friends of nub gon monastery or through purchasing lamachodpa incense.

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View of Nub Gon monastery near the top of the mountain in Tibet

nearest  view of Nub Gon Monastery