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Read more about the article The 4 Sacred Cliffs of Guru Rinpoche Entrusted to Phajo Drugom Zhigpo

The 4 Sacred Cliffs of Guru Rinpoche Entrusted to Phajo Drugom Zhigpo

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  • Post published:December 21, 2024
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The 4 sacred cliffs of Guru Rinpoche entrusted to Phajo are Dechen Draphu, Gomdra, Thujidra and Tshechudra which are part of twelve meditation sites

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Read more about the article Dechen Draphu, where Phajo saw the Vision of the Eight Precepts Mandala

Dechen Draphu, where Phajo saw the Vision of the Eight Precepts Mandala

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  • Post published:December 12, 2024
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Dechen Draphu is one of the “four cliffs” of Guru Rinpoche entrusted to Phajo Drugom Zhigpo in his prophetic vision located in Khotakha at 3053 meters.

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Read more about the article Kyichu Lhakhang, the Sacred Jewel of Bhutan

Kyichu Lhakhang, the Sacred Jewel of Bhutan

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  • Post published:November 30, 2024
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Kyichu Lhakhang is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan founded by Songtsen Gampo in 659 CE to pin down an ogress who was opposing the spread of Buddhism.

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Read more about the article Dokhachu Goenpa, a Temple of Wish-granting Goddess Ekajati

Dokhachu Goenpa, a Temple of Wish-granting Goddess Ekajati

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  • Post published:November 21, 2024
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Dokhachu Goenpa is the chief abode of Lhamo Ekajati in Bhutan and houses the sacred statue of Ekajati discovered by Terton Drukdra Dorji from Tumdra Ami Nye.

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Read more about the article Chador Lhakhang, a Temple renowned for the Statue of Chador discovered from a Lake 

Chador Lhakhang, a Temple renowned for the Statue of Chador discovered from a Lake 

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  • Post published:November 16, 2024
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Chador Lhakhang is a sacred Lhakhang in eastern Bhutan that houses the thumb-size replica of the Chador (Vajrapani) Statue discovered from Yuetsho Lake.

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Read more about the article Yongla Goenpa, a Monastery on a Hill that resembles a Phurba

Yongla Goenpa, a Monastery on a Hill that resembles a Phurba

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  • Post published:November 1, 2024
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Yongla Goenpa one of the oldest and sacred goenpa on a mountaintop that resembles a phurba in Pemagatsel, founded by Kheydrup Jigme Kuendrel in the 18th century

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Read more about the article Jambay Lhakhang, one of the Oldest Temples in Bhutan founded in 659 CE

Jambay Lhakhang, one of the Oldest Temples in Bhutan founded in 659 CE

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  • Post published:October 1, 2024
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Jambay Lhakhang is a one-story temple of Jowo Jampa founded in 659 CE to pin down an ogress to earth who was obstructing the spread of Buddhism. 

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Read more about the article Duenmang Tshachu, the Hot Spring with a Great Healing Power

Duenmang Tshachu, the Hot Spring with a Great Healing Power

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  • Post published:August 17, 2024
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Duenmang Tshachu is a renowned hot spring with “great healing power” blessed by Guru Rinpoche in Zhemgang at an elevation of 500 meters.

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Read more about the article Drupchhu or Holy Spring Waters in Bhutan: Beliefs and Benefits

Drupchhu or Holy Spring Waters in Bhutan: Beliefs and Benefits

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  • Post published:July 20, 2024
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Drupchhu are the blessed water attributed to great spiritual power to bless and liberate anyone who drinks it from suffering.

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Read more about the article Menchu or Medicinal Springs in Bhutan: Beliefs and Benefits

Menchu or Medicinal Springs in Bhutan: Beliefs and Benefits

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  • Post published:June 7, 2024
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Menchu or medicinal waters are naturally occurring springs that have therapeutic effects used as a spiritual blessing and for bathing by the Bhutanese people.

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