Newar Buddhism is one of the branches of Buddhism. One of the major elements of this branch of Buddhism is Mahavihara (महाबिहार) or Baha or great monastery. These monasteries have served as centers of learning in Newar Buddhism. These monasteries generally are built as a courtyard surrounded by two storied buildings consisting of halls. Some of these monasteries have been founded as early as fifth to twelfth century Many of these mahaviharas are listed as historical monuments of Nepal. The following is a list of these mahaviharas - See also Buddhism in Nepal Newar Buddhism Kindo Baha Pranidhipurna Mahavihar Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal List of Buddhist stotras in Nepalbhasha List of monasteries in Nepal List of stupas in Nepal Bahal, Nepal References External links Official Website of Itumbaha (Keshchandra Paravarta Mahavihara) Ancient Buddhist Monasteries of Nepal Youtube channel with an ongoing collection of clips of monasteries Newar Buddhism Buddhism in Nepal Buddhist monasteries in Nepal