📜 Authentic Tibetan Temple and Nyingma Buddhist organization, a center and monastery in the Trinity Alps of Northern California. 🔍 It is the North American seat of the Chagdud Gonpa Foundation, established in 1983 by H.E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche and consecrated in 1988.# Why Go 🙏 Experience Tibetan Buddhism and culture, 🧘‍♀️ find a peaceful environment for spiritual practice and meditation, 🏞️ located in the scenic Trinity Alps with beautiful grounds and natural surroundings. 📚 Offers public teachings, retreats, publishes texts, and daily services. Explore Padma Publishing and the Tibetan Treasures store.# Why Avoid 🚫 Pets are not allowed (service animals require prior contact). 📵 Limited wireless internet with no streaming capabilities. Firearms, fires, illegal drugs/alcohol, candles, incense, or swimming are prohibited on property.# Tips 💡 Bring flashlight, bug spray, sunscreen, and layers for variable weather/seasonal clothing. 🥾 Wear shoes that are easy to take on/off as they are not allowed in shrine room/housing. 🎒 Bring personal toiletries, bedding/towel if outdoor camping. ⚠️ Be mindful of insects/animals (spiders, rattlesnakes, bears, mountain lions) for outdoor camping. 🗓️ Check calendar for varying Tsog dates and schedule changes.# Cost 💰 Overnight stays range from $26 (outdoor camping) to $131 (single room) per night (e.g., Dormitory $40/night). Laundry is $1.50/wash & $1.50/dry. Pick-up from Redding $50, Weaverville $10.# Hours 🕒 Day visits daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Daily services Mon-Fri 7:30 AM & 5:00 PM, Sat-Sun 9:00 AM. Tibetan Treasures Store Mon-Fri 9:30 AM - 12 PM.# 🅿️ Parking Private lot available, including space for tents/small trailers for outdoor camping.# Amenities ♿ Wheelchair accessible. 📶 Limited wireless internet, laundry facility, filtered water, and shared baths available for overnight stays. Shared bathroom facilities are available in dorms/creek house and an outdoor bathhouse for campers.