Choje Monastery was the 1st Jonang establishment in the Amdo region of Far Eastern Tibet.

The major monastic seat (gdan sa) of the Jonang tradition today in Amdo

Was established as a Bon monastery in the year 1146, then was changed into a Jonang monastery by Ratnakirti (1451-1528). There have been nine incarnations in the line of the throne-holders of Tshechu.

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.

The 1st Jonang monastery in the Golok cultural region