Hot Springs in Bhutan: Bhutanese Beliefs and Benefits
Hot springs or Tshachu in Bhutan are natural springs said to have been created by Lord Buddha and Bodhisattvas used by people for therapeutic purposes.
Tshelung Ney, a Sacred Place of Prophetic Longevity
Tshelung Ney is the second Draphu Maratika located west of Thimphu where Guru Rinpoche received Tse Ngodrup (life empowerment) from Tsepakme.
Buddha Dordenma Statue, the Tallest Sitting Buddha at Buddha Point
Buddha Dordenma Statue at Buddha Point is the tallest Sitting Buddha in the world, at 169 feet (52 m) built to fulfill 8th-century prophecy of Guru Rinpoche.
Domendrel Tsho, a Place where Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye offered a Mandala
Domendrel Tsho is a sacred place in Thimphu where Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye offered mandala offerings for the consecration of Sikkim King Chador Namgyal's Palace.
Kurje Drupchhu, the Holy Water that Cures all Diseases
Kurje Drupchhu is a holy water created by Guru Rinpoche to heal the ailing Sindhu Raja in the 8th century near Kurje Lhakhang in Bumthang.
Tshechu Dra, Guru Rinpoche’s Cliff of Longevity Water
Tshechu Dra is one of the "four cliffs" entrusted by Guru Rinpoche to Phajo Drugom Zhigpo in his prophetic vision located under Gasa Dzongkhag.
RaGoe Ney, the Destined Place of Guru Sungjoen brought by a Goat and a Vulture
Ragoe Monastery is a sacred place blessed by Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century located in Doteng gewog under Paro Dzongkhag at 2800 meters above sea level.
Goen Tshephu Ney, the Third Draphu Maratika of Guru Rinpoche
Goen Tshephu Ney is a sacred cave of longevity in Punakha where Guru Rinpoche first met Buddha Amitayus, heard his message, and empowered longevity blessings.
Aja Menchu, the Medicinal Water at Aja Ney that cure 18 different Diseases
Aja Menchu is the medicinal spring water in Mongar Aja Ney created by Guru Rinpoche believed to cure 18 different diseases (nayrig-chobgay).
Dzongdrakha, where a Relic of Chorten and Sangay Youelsum was Discovered from a Cliff
Dzongdrakha Monastery is a sacred cliff blessed by Guru Rinpoche located in Bonday under Paro Dzongkhag at an altitude of 2227 meters above sea level.