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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 Kurje Drupchhu, the Holy Water that Cures all Diseases

Kurje Drupchhu, the Holy Water that Cures all Diseases

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  • Post published:February 26, 2023
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Kurje Drupchhu is a holy water created by Guru Rinpoche to heal the ailing Sindhu Raja in the 8th century near Kurje Lhakhang in Bumthang.

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Read more about the article Dra Zhi, the Four Great Meditation Cliffs of Guru Rinpoche in Bumthang

Dra Zhi, the Four Great Meditation Cliffs of Guru Rinpoche in Bumthang

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  • Post published:August 28, 2022
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Dra Zhi are the four great meditation cliffs of Guru Rinpoche in Bumthang where he meditated before subduing Shelging Karpo, the local deity of Bumthang.

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Read more about the article Shugdra Goenpa, where Guru meditated in the form of Blood Drinking Padma

Shugdra Goenpa, where Guru meditated in the form of Blood Drinking Padma

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  • Post published:July 2, 2022
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Shugdra Goenpa is a temple at one of Guru Rinpoche's four cliffs in Choekhor valley where he meditated in the form of Blood Drinking Wrathful Padma.

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Read more about the article Mebar Tsho, the Burning Lake where Pema Lingpa discovered Hidden Treasures 

Mebar Tsho, the Burning Lake where Pema Lingpa discovered Hidden Treasures 

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  • Post published:January 25, 2022
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Mebar Tsho, the Burning Lake is the most sacred lake in Bumthang from where Pema Lingpa discovered several hidden treasures of Guru Rinpoche in 1475. 

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Read more about the article Choedrak Monastery, One of the Four Sacred Meditation Cliffs of Guru Rinpoche in Bumthang

Choedrak Monastery, One of the Four Sacred Meditation Cliffs of Guru Rinpoche in Bumthang

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  • Post published:December 18, 2021
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Choedrak Monastery is a temple built by Lorepa at one of the four cliffs of Guru Rinpoche in the Chumey valley of Bumthang at an altitude of 3,800 meters.

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Read more about the article Tang Rimochen Lhakhang, a Temple with an Impression of Tiger’s Stripes on a Cliff

Tang Rimochen Lhakhang, a Temple with an Impression of Tiger’s Stripes on a Cliff

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:November 24, 2021
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Tang Rimochen Lhakhang is a holy site of Guru Rinpoche located at an altitude of 2727masl near the village of Misethang in the Tang Valley of Bumthang.

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Read more about the article Zhabjethang Lhakhang, where Guru Rinpoche Meditated and left His Footprint

Zhabjethang Lhakhang, where Guru Rinpoche Meditated and left His Footprint

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:September 11, 2021
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Zhabjethang Lhakhang is a holy site where Guru Rinpoche and his consort Tashi Khyidren meditated and left their footprints in the sacred plain.

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Read more about the article 2 Holiest Sites of Guru Rinpoche Blessed During His First Visit to Bhutan

2 Holiest Sites of Guru Rinpoche Blessed During His First Visit to Bhutan

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  • Post published:September 6, 2021
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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.

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Read more about the article Kunzangdra Monastery, where Pema Lingpa saw Kuntu Zangpo, one of the Primordial Buddhas on a Cliff

Kunzangdra Monastery, where Pema Lingpa saw Kuntu Zangpo, one of the Primordial Buddhas on a Cliff

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:August 28, 2021
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Kunzangdra Monastery 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.

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