The Chhyoiphel Kundeling Monastery, re-constructed with Indian grant, was inaugurated on Friday in Nepal's Sindhupalchok district, an official statement said.
The Monastery was established in 1946 near the Nepal-China border and needed massive renovations.
Buddhist scholar Shyalpa Tenzing Rinpoche inaugurated the Monastery in the Lisankhu village at a function, which was attended by Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy, Ajay Kumar.
The Indian government provided an assistance of 18.90 million Nepali Rupees for the re-construction project.
"In addition to rebuilding the Monastery, the project also included additional infrastructure such as residences, kitchen and sanitation facilities," according to a press release issued by Indian Embassy here.
The project was implemented by District Coordination Committee, Chautara which prepared architectural design, drawings and undertook supervision of the construction work.
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Situated near the Nepal-China border, the Chhyoiphel Kundeling Monastery was established in 1946 with the initiative and contribution of locals of Lisankhu village, situated in North-East of Kathmandu.
The monastery has been involved in various socio-cultural activities such as teaching Buddhism, Thangka painting, wood carving and sculptor making etc.
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