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Read more about the article Kesang Do-ngag Shedrupling, An International Buddhist Academy in GMC

Kesang Do-ngag Shedrupling, An International Buddhist Academy in GMC

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:January 15, 2026
  • Post category:Bhutan Pilgrimage/Blog/Gelephu Mindfulness City
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Kesang Do-ngag Shedrupling is a Shechen International Buddhist Academy for higher Buddhist education being established at Pelrithang under GMC.

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Read more about the article Drikung Kangyur Labyrinth, A Sacred Path for Contemplation and Mindfulness

Drikung Kangyur Labyrinth, A Sacred Path for Contemplation and Mindfulness

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:January 13, 2026
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Drikung Kangyur Labyrinth is a unique space for walking meditation and mindful contemplation envisioned by His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche in GMC

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Read more about the article Barchey Kuensel Chorten, A Sacred Stupa for Peace and Universal Well-being

Barchey Kuensel Chorten, A Sacred Stupa for Peace and Universal Well-being

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:January 10, 2026
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Barchey Kuensel Chorten is a central stupa surrounded by 108 smaller stupas in Samtengang under the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC).

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Read more about the article Gelephu Dzong, A Modern Reflection of Paro Rinpung Dzong

Gelephu Dzong, A Modern Reflection of Paro Rinpung Dzong

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  • Post published:January 7, 2026
  • Post category:Bhutan Pilgrimage/Blog/Gelephu Mindfulness City
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Gelephu Dzong, also known as Shambhala Dzong, is a large, iconic fortress and a Vajrayana Centre in Gelephu Mindfulness City inspired by Paro Rinpung Dzong

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Read more about the article Dorden Tashi Gomang Chorten, A Replica of Bodhgaya’s Mahabodhi Temple

Dorden Tashi Gomang Chorten, A Replica of Bodhgaya’s Mahabodhi Temple

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:January 4, 2026
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Dorden Tashi Gomang Chorten is a monumental replica of Bodhgaya’s Mahabodhi Temple, rising 291 feet high and 256 feet wide in Gelephu Mindfulness City.

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Read more about the article Gelephu Chorten, A Monumental Stupa Inspired by Jarung Khashor

Gelephu Chorten, A Monumental Stupa Inspired by Jarung Khashor

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  • Post published:January 2, 2026
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Gelephu Chorten, also known as Jarung Khashor Chorten, is a stupa built as the Royal Project of His Majesty the King in the Gelephu Mindfulness City.

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Read more about the article Tabab Chorten, the Symbolic Gateway to Gelephu Mindfulness City

Tabab Chorten, the Symbolic Gateway to Gelephu Mindfulness City

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:December 29, 2025
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Tabab Chorten, also known as Ugyen Norlha Lhakhang, is a four-story stupa-temple symbolizing a spiritual gateway to the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC).

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Read more about the article Rigsum Goenpa, the Monastery of the Three Enlightened Lords

Rigsum Goenpa, the Monastery of the Three Enlightened Lords

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:December 25, 2025
  • Post category:Bhutan Pilgrimage/Blog/Trashiyangtse
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Rigsum Goenpa is a monastery in Trashiyangtse founded by Lam Tshering Jamtsho in the 18th century to protect from external forces from the north.

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Read more about the article Rinchen Bumpa, the Jewel Vase of Guru Rinpoche

Rinchen Bumpa, the Jewel Vase of Guru Rinpoche

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:December 23, 2025
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Rinchen Bumpa is a sacred site where Guru Rinpoche meditated for three months in the 8th century in Kurtoe, Dungkhar, in Lhuentse Dzongkhag.

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Read more about the article Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, a Celestial Palace of Gods

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, a Celestial Palace of Gods

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:December 21, 2025
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Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten is a four-story monastery stupa built by Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck in 2004 to ward off negative forces and spread peace.

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