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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.




Comments

  1. This looks so peaceful! What a beautiful place.

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  2. What a beautiful place to travel to! Looks serene!

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Nicole Vick

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

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

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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. What a beautiful place! You are making me want to travel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  26. this place looks so peaceful. i love all your photos

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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. Your pictures are great. This looks like an amazing place.

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

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

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

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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. Looks so peaceful and relaxing! Lovely pictures !

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

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

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

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

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