Alternative Name(s): Nunnery of Swe Monastery, bswe dgon e vam cog sgar btsun ma'i gling
Site Type: Nunnery
Location: Amdo, Ngawa (rnga yul)
Operating Status: Active
Current Tradition: Jonang
Former Tradition: Jonang
Date Established: Unknown at present
Number of Current Residents: 60 nuns
History & Description:
Swe Nunnery was originally established as a mountain retreat above the hills behind Swe Monastery. It was officially designated as a nunnery under the patronage and governance of Swe Monastery 16 years ago. Currently, it is the only active Jonang nunnery in Amdo.
Swe Nunnery was originally established as a mountain retreat above the hills behind Swe Monastery. It was officially designated as a nunnery under the patronage and governance of Swe Monastery 16 years ago. Currently, it is the only active Jonang nunnery in Amdo.
