Sinon Monastery

Sinon Monastery
Religion
Affiliation	Tibetan Buddhism
Location
Location	Sikkim, India
Country	India
Interactive map of Sinon Monastery
Coordinates	27.3421846°N 88.2890602°E / 27.3421846; 88.2890602
Architecture
Established	1716

Sinon Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Sikkim, northeastern India.Sinon Monastery is located in West Sikkim District. Sinon means 'the suppressor of intense fear'. The monastery was constructed in 1716 and is situated on a hilltop, 10 km from Tashiding. The monastery was built under the leadership of Pedi Wangmo, half-sister of Chogyal Chagdor Namgyal. The famous painting, Pedi Wangmo, can be found in the Sinon Monastery. Another famous Sikkimese artwork found in the monastery is a painting of Arhat Nagasena. The saint's peaceful face is expressed with a minimum of colours and line drawings. The painting displays strong influence of the Ajanta cave paintings. The nearest airport is Civil Enclave Bagdogra

See also

• Buddhism
• Gautama Buddha
• History of Buddhism in India
• Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India

External links

• Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India
• Pilgrims Guide to Buddhist India: Buddhist Sites
• "Sinon Monastery" (Map). Google Maps.