The forest of Hattiban stretches up from the road and makes for pleasant walking. The Hattiban resort is reached after about an hour’s hiking through the trees with accompanying birdsongs, and makes a good place to take rest, have a cool drink, and enjoy the view over the city.
The great master Padmasambhava (the second buddha) attained the Mahamudra level of realization through his practice in the Asura Cave (also known as the Cave of Yangleshö). Because of this, for Vajrayana Buddhism practitioners, it is thought to be a place as important as Bodhgaya.
The location of the monastery was chosen because of its proximity to the caves where Guru Rinpoche meditated. The peaceful and holy setting has an energy, which helps with your practice, for beginners or advanced practitioners.
The monastery does not itself give yoga instruction, but works with passionate organisations based in Kathmandu, such as Pranamaya Yoga.
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Around the Monastery and Hotel, there is great scope for short hikes or gentle walks according to your energy levels. The Nepal Tourism Board’s has even developed a new hiking route through the area recently.
Monastic life often appears mysterious and intriguing to outsiders. Neydo Monastery encourages visitors to experience a day of life in the monastery so that you can understand better and appreciate how the Kagyu and Nyingma Traditions of Tibetan Buddhism are lived.