Zhabjethang, the Plain where Guru Rinpoche Meditated and left His Footprint
Zhabjethang is a sacred plain in Bumthang where Guru Rinpoche and his consort Tashi Khyidren meditated and left their footprints as evidence of their presence.
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.
Kabji-Hoka Tsho, a Lake with an Opening to Stop Overflowing
Kabji-Hoka Tsho is one of the largest lakes in Bhutan that never overflows as it's drained through an opening believed to be created by the lake's deity.
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.
Buli Tsho, a Promised Lake of Buli Moenmo Kuntu Zangmo
Buli Tsho is a sacred lake in Zhemgang Kheng which is considered as the Palace of Buli's protector goddess, Tshomen Kuntu Zangmo, also known as Buli Moenmo.