Monastery Project

La Joya del Sur - A Monastery in Mendoza

The goal of the Monastery Project is to establish a monastic and lay community in Argentina making Buddhist philosophy accessible in Latin American lands as well as creating a series of social services to benefit the community. 

The idea of the monastery project began in the heart of Ven Thubten Kundrol several years ago to benefit Argentina and all beings through Buddhist wisdom. 

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The start of the project began with the help of several foreign volunteers from various countries. Currently, the goal of the monastery project remains latent and is based on the immeasurable benefit that it will provide to current society as well as to that of future generations.  

The aspiration of the project is supported by the legacy of the Buddha's teachings. In the practice of developing the values of not harming, loving compassion, reflection, service to the community, as well as respect for animals and nature. Pure Dharma practice leads all beings to achieve a higher state, free from all suffering and higher happiness.

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The La Joya del Sur monastery project has received the approval, encouragement and eternal kindness of the precious master Kyabje Thubten Zopa Rinpoche and Tibetan spiritual leaders.

Supporting the monastery project will help many people to have the opportunity to practice and train in the development of spiritual qualities in an appropriate environment at a time in the world where simplicity and values are seriously threatened. Helping the monastery project is not charity, it is an investment in society.