The temple complex features a large stupa specifically constructed to house relics of enlightened beings.
All architectural elements and paintings were executed by practitioners under the guidance of specialized masters.
The center regularly hosts retreats and teachings led by international practitioners of the Nyingma school.
The prayer wheels contain millions of printed mantras, which are activated by manual rotation according to Buddhist tradition.
The location was chosen specifically for its geographic isolation and proximity to nature, conducive to meditation.
The temple houses a collection of statues cast in bronze using traditional lost-wax techniques.
Khadro Ling is a Buddhist center affiliated with the Vajrayana lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, founded by Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche in 1995. It is situated in the mountains of Três Coroas in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The site features traditional Tibetan architecture, including a main temple decorated with intricate thangkas and statues. The grounds house a large stupa and numerous prayer wheels designed for circumambulation. The temple serves as the headquarters for the Chagdud Gonpa Brazil organization. Visitors can view the detailed iconography that adheres to strict Tibetan artistic canons. The center is integrated into a forested landscape, offering views of the surrounding Paranhana Valley.
The external terrace with the main temple in the background and the valley vista below.
Bring layers, as the mountain climate in Três Coroas can change rapidly.
Check the official website for event schedules, as the site periodically closes for private retreats.
Respect the silence of the grounds, as it is an active monastery rather than a museum.
Do not attempt to touch the internal ritual objects or wall paintings. Avoid visiting during intense rain as the mountain access roads can become challenging.
Typically closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. May close for specific intensive practice retreats; check the website calendar before traveling.
Remove shoes before entering the temple, maintain a quiet voice, do not photograph the interior shrines, and walk around stupas in a clockwise direction.
