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7/14/2025
Lodging near monastery
For visitor logding: Here is list of the Hotels near monastery. Most of the hotels listed are about 15-20 mins from the monastery. Please call Hotel directly to make your reservation. Thank you!
Cascades Inn Hotel
Address: 2601 N Walnut St
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8/11/26
Upcoming event in fall 2026
Event: Taste of Tibet (6PM) and Open House (2-5PM)
Date: Saturday, September 16th 2026
Time: 6PM
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Event: Labor day Weekend Migtsema Retreat (GSL Cincinnati)
Date: Friday, Sept 4 -7th
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Gaden KhachoeShing
Vajrayogini
The name Gaden KhachoeShing was given by Dulzin peaceful emanation of Dorje Shugden and carries deep spiritual meaning: Gaden is the name of the pure land (or heaven) of Maitreya Buddha, the next Buddha to come to earth, who has a special and strong connection to the Gaden lineage. Khachoe is the name of the pure land of the female Buddha Vajrayogini, through whom one can attain enlightenment in just one short lifetime. Shing is the Tibetan word for the heavenly pure lands where one can go to attain enlightenment quickly.
Many who visit Gaden KhachoeShing for the first time realize this name is remarkably fitting, for it resembles the pure lands described in traditional Buddhist texts. Encircled by a wide stream, the property rises 128 acres through lush forest to an area that opens up into several meadows, including a clearing that from aerial photographs looks like the shape of a left hand. At the same time, the site is only 15 minutes from downtown Bloomington. This combination of seclusion and proximity provides the ideal environment for religious study by offering the benefits of isolation from worldly affairs as well as easy access to all necessary amenities of daily life.