Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal: A Buddhist Warrior, Unifier, and Founder of Bhutan
Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, also known as Zhabdrung Rinpoche, was a Tibetan spiritual master of the Drukpa Lineage who came to Bhutan in 1616 and unified Bhutan.
Tashichho Dzong, a Fortress at the Site of Blue Stone Dzong
Tashichho Dzong, also known as Thimphu Dzong, is the center of Bhutan's capital that houses the king's throne room and offices.
Paro Rinpung Dzong, the Fortress on a Heap of Jewels
Paro Rinpung Dzong, also known as Paro Dzong, is a huge fortress built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal for defense against the Tibetan invasions in 1646.
Zhemgang Dzong, the Symbol of Unification of Khengrig Namsum
Zhemgang Dzong or Druk Dechen Yangtse Dzong is a fortress built by the Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in Bhutan to mark the unification of Khengrig Namsum in 1655.
Gasa Dzong, the Fortress that defended against Northern Invasions
Gasa Dzong, also known as Gasa Tashi Thongmon Dzong is one of the 16 dzongs built by the Zhabdrung to commemorate the victories over the Tibetans in 1646.
Talo Monastery, the Seat of Zhabdrung’s Successive Mind Incarnations
Talo Monastery, also known as Talo Sangngak Choling Dzong, is a three-story monastery built in 1767 by Chogtul Jigme Singye as a replica of the Samye monastery.
Punakha Dromche, the Festival that Re-enacts a 17th-Century Battle between Bhutan and Tibet
Punakha Dromche or Drubchen is a unique festival in Bhutan that commemorates the Bhutanese victory over the Tibetan armies by re-enacting a 17th-century battle.
Chorten Kora, a Stupa that Connects Bhutan and Mon Tawang
Chorten Kora is a Buddhist stupa in Trashiyangtse, Bhutan built by Lama Ngawang Lodro in 1740 AD. The stupa is modeled after the famous Boudha Stupa in Nepal.
Tharpaling Monastery, a Temple on the Land of Liberation with a Phallus
Tharpaling Monastery is a Nyingma monastery complex located in the land of liberation in Chumey founded by Longchenpa in the 14th century.
Kharbandi Monastery, a Temple on the Precious Hill in Phuentsholing
Kharbandi Monastery, also known as Rinchending Goemba, is a Buddhist monastery in Phuntsholing built in 1967 by the Royal Grandmother, Ashi Phuntsho Choden.