Across the windswept plateaus of Tibet and the welcoming valleys of exile, a handful of Bon monasteries stand as living testaments to an ancient tradition that has woven itself into the very fabric of Himalayan spiritual life.

• Menri Monastery (Tibet’s Tsang region & Dolanji, India)
– Founded in 1405 atop Namru’s rocky outcrops, Menri became the seat of the Yungdrung Bon school. After 1959, its spirit migrated to Dolanji (Himachal Pradesh), where refugees rebuilt the main gompa, preserving liturgy, rituals and the sacred art of mudra. In 2017, the enthronement of the 34th Menri Trizin there underscored the monastery’s ongoing revival.

• Triten Norbutse Monastery (near Kathmandu, Nepal)
– Nestled below Nagarjuna Hill, this 1960s foundation draws both locals and wandering pilgrims. Its vibrant golden roof and prayer wheels have grown into a community hub, hosting interfaith dialogues alongside Bon rituals—a welcome reminder that ancient paths can adapt to modern crossroads.

• Shenten Dargye Ling (Kathmandu Valley, Nepal)
– Established in 1990 by Lopon Trichen Rinpoche, this monastery thrives on its emphasis on traditional arts—thangka painting, ritual dance and the preservation of Bon’s oral lineage. Its annual summer festivals attract young Tibetans and Nepalis alike.

• Yungdrung Bon Centre (Scotland & Oxfordshire, United Kingdom)
– A touch of Himalayan mystery amidst rolling British fields, this centre offers weekend retreats and study groups. Global interest in mindfulness and “living compassion” has turned it into something of a hidden gem for Western seekers.

• Tashi Menri Monastery (Shimla region, India)
– Erected in the early 2000s under the guidance of Western Bon practitioners, this nimble community blends Indian hospitality with age-old Bon teachings, proving that traditions can thrive far from their mountain cradle.

From high Tibetan passes to suburban England, these monasteries knit together a tapestry of devotion, adaptation and resilience—showcasing how Bon’s ancient heartbeat still resonates in every corner of our interconnected world.