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Namphake - Harmony of Peace and Tranquility


The meditation center

      In the kitsch of chaotic world, Namphke village is tucked in quaint calm and tranquility of solitude. It is situated on the banks of Burhidihing river which is a tributary of the mighty Brahmaputra river.  25 miles away from Dibrugarh Assam, the road from the tea town Dibrugarh takes you through the emerald green tea gardens, dusty roads with the glimpse of river views to the melange of natural beauty and peace, Namphake. 


Burhidihing river

      The lifeline of the village is Namphake Buddhist monastery. The origin of Namphake village can be traced back to 1850 A.D. The people living here are descendants of the great Tai race believed to have migrated from Myanmar. They have over 150 families now. This monastery is considered as the most esteemed and oldest Buddhist monastery in Assam. It has a meditation center with the attached library has several Buddhist manuscripts reserved and is a notable tourist attraction of Assam. 

Main Entrance

      The monastery set is eco-friendly and the natural setting also reflects their artistic side through adorning traditional handloom pieces. 


      Following the path of Buddhism encourages them to be more tolerant and peaceful. As a peace-loving community, they almost witness zero incident of crime. The monastery has its own set of rules:

  • Have to take off your shoes before entering
  • Encouraged to maintain a quiet and peaceful atmosphere 
  • It is devoid polythene or plastic 
  • Do not interrupt in religious activities


Pagoda

Religious Circle

      Namphake is a travel tranquility for your soul and mind. It is standing high in the harmony of peace and simplicity.

Ashoka Pillar

Mucalinda Tank with meditating Buddha statue guarded by a snake.




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  1. UnknownFebruary 3, 2018 at 3:49 PM

    This looks so peaceful! What a beautiful place.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 3, 2018 at 8:35 PM

    What a beautiful place to travel to! Looks serene!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 4, 2018 at 6:56 AM

    what an amazing experience this must have been! Visiting a buddhist monastery has been on my to do list for a while now !

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  4. Home PlaceFebruary 4, 2018 at 10:20 AM

    This is so beautifully descriptive - I can picture it perfectly. How interesting that no plastic is allowed inside!

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  5. Cia BlackFebruary 4, 2018 at 10:24 AM

    THis look absolutely relaxing and devine. A place to unwind and find some inner peace within our hectic world.

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  6. Shadlyn JayFebruary 4, 2018 at 10:28 AM

    What a great place to experience! I hope you enjoyed yourself and seems like the perfect place to experience and care free.

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  7. Alternative ControlFebruary 4, 2018 at 11:49 AM

    Sounds like a beautiful place to visit!

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  8. serenaFebruary 4, 2018 at 1:57 PM

    Oh my gosh this looks so peaceful. Such a wonderful place to visit and unwind.

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  9. AriFebruary 4, 2018 at 2:21 PM

    I love visiting monasteries. They’re are always so peaceful. I love these shots. Makes me what to visit.

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  10. JNoteMusicFebruary 4, 2018 at 6:29 PM

    I think this would be a really nice place to go for a quiet retreat every now and again.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2018 at 2:05 AM

    Very beautiful place! The photographs are amazing. This looks like such a peaceful place to visit.

    Nicole Vick

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  12. Elizabeth OFebruary 5, 2018 at 2:10 PM

    Namphke looks so beautiful and serene, it would be a perfect retreat to clear your mind. Great photographs :)

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  13. UnknownFebruary 5, 2018 at 3:35 PM

    Very beautiful place and landscapes. I also like your outfit you were wearing. Have a great day!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 5, 2018 at 4:24 PM

    This place looks so peaceful! It must have been so soothing and relaxing to go there. Also super interesting to visit and learn more about the place!

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  15. AiringMyLaundryFebruary 6, 2018 at 8:41 AM

    This looks like such a peaceful place to explore and relax at. I do need some tranquility, that's for sure.

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  16. GiGi Eats CelebritiesFebruary 6, 2018 at 12:20 PM

    I just adore traveling - the culture is just so vastly different than what I am used to but embrace it as it helps me broaden my horizons!

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  17. Flora the SweateristFebruary 6, 2018 at 4:19 PM

    I love how your pictures perfectly convey the beauty and the atmosphere of the place! I hope I can visit one day, for it seems so peaceful and quiet there.

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  18. CathleenFebruary 6, 2018 at 10:16 PM

    What a beautiful place! You are making me want to travel.

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  19. UnknownFebruary 6, 2018 at 10:36 PM

    Namphke is such a beautiful place. I love the description of your experience makes me want to visit.

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  20. Natalia AFebruary 7, 2018 at 4:45 AM

    Only by looking at the pictures and reading your post, one can almost breathe that atmosphere of tranquility!

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  21. Wanda LopezFebruary 7, 2018 at 8:44 AM

    What a beautiful place with stunning views and peaceful feeling. Definitely one to be visited!

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  22. emmanuel damianFebruary 7, 2018 at 8:51 AM

    Namphake village seems like a nice place. Very peaceful and serene. Hope to visit soon.

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  23. Sarah BaileyFebruary 7, 2018 at 10:48 AM

    What an absolutely fantastic looking place to go and spend some time relaxing and just looking for a bit of inner peace.

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  24. KiwiFebruary 7, 2018 at 12:17 PM

    Looks so whimscal. I would love to visit here looks super peaceful.

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  25. SelaFebruary 7, 2018 at 12:27 PM

    This place is so beautiful I would love to visit l. It looks absolutely peaceful.

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  26. The Motivated MomFebruary 7, 2018 at 12:50 PM

    Sounds like an amazing place to visit. Its almost a place to go alone for peace, reflection and tranquility.

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  27. UnknownFebruary 7, 2018 at 1:14 PM

    this place looks so peaceful. i love all your photos

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  28. Preet@thevelvetlifeFebruary 7, 2018 at 2:32 PM

    What a beautiful and peaceful place to visit, the description and the pictures are amazing. I would love to visit it.

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  29. Lavanda MichelleFebruary 7, 2018 at 5:36 PM

    These photos are so cool! I'd love to come and visit, I like to explore different cultures. This place looks super relaxing. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. Path 2 PurposeFebruary 7, 2018 at 9:46 PM

    Beautiful place!

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  31. Holly HoodFebruary 7, 2018 at 10:22 PM

    Your pictures are great. This looks like an amazing place.

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  32. CeciliaFebruary 7, 2018 at 11:53 PM

    It looks like the perfect place to get in touch with your own thoughts.

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  33. David ElliottFebruary 8, 2018 at 2:40 AM

    The place really does look peaceful. I know it would be such a great spot to clear your mind and your thoughts and allow yourself to be present.

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  34. Blair VillanuevaFebruary 8, 2018 at 5:00 AM

    I would be happy waking up.in this beautiful plave and sip my favorite tea. It is beautiful!

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  35. Amber S.February 8, 2018 at 2:38 PM

    Such gorgeous photos. Namphke village seems like the perfect place to zone out and re-center!

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  36. BobbiFebruary 8, 2018 at 3:22 PM

    This looks like such an amazing place to just think. Life is always so busy and we never just take time to relax.

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  37. ally JonesFebruary 9, 2018 at 2:17 AM

    These pictures are amazing! I would love to go to this place. I am always looking for a play to find my center.

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  38. NishaFebruary 9, 2018 at 6:50 AM

    Looks so peaceful and relaxing! Lovely pictures !

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  39. UnknownFebruary 9, 2018 at 9:32 AM

    This place looks beautiful and relaxing. I love that it's eco-friendly!

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  40. CheiFebruary 9, 2018 at 10:01 AM

    This is such an amazing place. So peaceful and good for anyone who loves to meditate. Never saw any Buddist temple. All shots take are perfect.

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  41. GiGi Eats CelebritiesFebruary 9, 2018 at 10:06 PM

    I love discovering peaceful and quaint cities that feel as though they have been untouched from the outside!

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  42. Miss PineappleFebruary 11, 2018 at 2:15 PM

    This looks like an amazing place to visit. The photos are gorgeous.

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  43. LisaFebruary 11, 2018 at 5:17 PM

    This place is amazing. It looks so beautiful.I would love to visit one day.

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