Donga Sherubling Dratshang

Donga Sherubling Dratshang is a well-respected monastic institution located in Sarpang Dzongkhag, southern Bhutan. Established to promote Buddhist education and spiritual practice, the dratshang provides monastic training to young monks in the Drukpa Kagyu tradition. Set in a serene and natural environment, it offers an ideal setting for prayer, meditation, and scriptural studies. The monks engage in daily rituals, religious teachings, and cultural preservation activities, helping to keep Bhutan’s spiritual heritage alive.

As an important religious institution in Sarpang, Donga Sherubling Dratshang also plays a vital role in community life. It conducts annual rituals, religious festivals, and spiritual counseling for the local population. During auspicious days and national events, the dratshang becomes a hub of activity, attracting devotees from nearby villages and towns. Through its spiritual services and educational programs, the dratshang contributes to fostering compassion, discipline, and cultural continuity in the Sarpang region.

The chorten not only serves religious purposes but also holds historical and cultural value for the community. It is believed to have been built to subdue negative energies and promote harmony in the region. Locals often visit the site to offer butter lamps and circumambulate the stupa, especially during auspicious days. The annual “Monlam Chenmo” prayer ceremony conducted at the chorten is a major spiritual event, attracting lamas and laypeople alike. Surrounded by natural beauty, Monlem Gangtap Chorten continues to be a place of deep devotion and spiritual renewal.

Dratsang Profile
Dratsang Profile (As of 18/10/2022)
Year of Establishment 2015
Ownership Latrul
Area as per Thram (acres)
Gewog Dekiling
Chiwog Choekhorling
No. of Monks/Nuns 25
Type of Institution Dratsang
Contact Person Khenpo Choki Dorji
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