Buddhist monastery
40 km de Minas, Minas de Corrales, Uruguay
Description:
The Buddhist monastery is located in the mountains of Uruguay, an hour and a half drive from Montevideo. The monastery, also called the Lion’s Gate, is one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in South America.
The monastery was built to commemorate the visit of the Dalai Lama to Uruguay. It is located in a deserted place in the middle of high mountains. The main temple is located at an altitude of 400 meters and is built in the traditional Tibetan style. The territory of the monastery occupies about 600 hectares near the settlement of Solis de Matajos.
The monastery is the main shrine of a small Buddhist community living mainly in Montevideo. Religious ceremonies are performed daily in the monastery.