2 Holiest Sites of Guru Rinpoche Blessed During His First Visit to Bhutan
The 2 holiest sites of guru Rinpoche blessed during his first visit to Bhutan on the invitation of king Sindhu Raja are Bumthang Kurjey and Trongsa Nabji.
Kunzangdra, a Cliff where Pema Lingpa saw Kuntu Zangpo, one of the Primordial Buddhas
Kunzangdra is one of the four cliffs (Dra Zhi) of Guru Rinpoche located opposite to the Tang Valley of Bumthang at an elevation of 3350 meters above sea level.
Thowadra, a High Cliff where Guru Rinpoche left a Wooden Garuda
Thowadra is a sacred cave of Guru Rinpoche at an altitude of 3,400 meters towards the north end of the Tang valley in Bumthang.
Nabji Lhakhang, a Place where Guru Rinpoche erected a Stone Pillar of Oath
Nabji Lhakhang is a one-storied traditional Bhutanese temple built in Nabji village, Korphu gewog under Trongsa Dzongkhag at an elevation of 2156 masl.
Kurjey, a Cave where Guru Rinpoche left his Body Impression
Kurjey Lhakhang is the first sacred site of Guru Rinpoche in Bumthang where he left his body impression on the cave while meditating to subdue Shelging Karpo.
Hungrel Dzong, a Fortress on the Holy site of Guru Rinpoche
Hungrel Dzong is the sacred site of Guru Rinpoche in Paro where a five-story structure Namgyal Khangzang was built by Pha Drung Drung Gyelchog.
Guru Rinpoche in Bhutan: His Visits to Bhutan and Sacred Sites
Do you know the history of Guru Rinpoche in Bhutan? When and why did Guru Rinpoche come to Bhutan? Guru Rinpoche is the one who introduced Buddhism in Bhutan.
Domtsang Ney, a Meditation Cave of Guru Rinpoche
Domtsang Ney is a meditative cave of Guru Rinpoche located at Bjemina which is around 25 km from the capital city, Thimphu.