GONP A(MONASTIC) EDUCA TION IN NEP AL: ACASE STUDYOFSELECTED MONASTERIES OFMOUNTAIN AND HILLREGION

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.