Stupkalnis Lhabab Stupa

The first Buddhist stupa in Lithuania, Stupkalnis Lhabab Stupa, was inaugurated in 2022. It was built to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Diamond Way School’s activities in Lithuania.

About this building

The stupa was built on a piece of Stupkalnis land purchased in 1997 by the Diamond Way Buddhist Community. Summer courses are held every year in Stupkalnis retreat centre. Apart from a meditation room with a capacity for 200 people, the complex includes three huts for Diamond Way Buddhist retreats.

Key Features

  • Monuments
  • Atmosphere / quiet space

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