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This article deals with the Gonpa (monastic) education system and its
contributions to education in the Himalayan Buddhist communities of Nepal. The
article mainly focuses on access to Gonpa education, management systems, curriculum,
teaching methods, human and financial resources and facilities in the Gonpas.
Gonpa is the most trusted and important religious and educational Institution
among the Buddhist communities in Nepal. It has historical, archeological, religious,
educational and economic importance in Nepal. Traditionally, the Gonpas provided
religious, cultural and moral education to the children and community as a whole.
However, these days, the Gonpas have initiated providing the formal courses and skill to
meet the present day needs of the individuals and the religious institutions.
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