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Read more about the article Druk Choeding Lhakhang, the first Residence of Zhabdrung Rinpoche in Paro

Druk Choeding Lhakhang, the first Residence of Zhabdrung Rinpoche in Paro

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:June 20, 2025
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Druk Choeding Lhakhang, also known as Tshongdoe Temple or Tshongdoe Naktshang, is a two-story temple built by Ngawang Chhogyal in Paro Tshongdue town in 1525.

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Read more about the article Paro Rinpung Dzong, the Fortress on a Heap of Jewels

Paro Rinpung Dzong, the Fortress on a Heap of Jewels

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  • Post published:April 5, 2025
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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.

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Read more about the article Bjagay Menchu, the Bone Healing Medicinal Spring in Paro

Bjagay Menchu, the Bone Healing Medicinal Spring in Paro

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  • Post published:January 17, 2025
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Bjagay Menchu of Paro is a popular medicinal spring water blessed by Lama Drukpa Kunley which heals fractured bones located in Paro Dzongkhag at 2110 masl.

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Read more about the article The 4 Sacred Cliffs of Guru Rinpoche Entrusted to Phajo Drugom Zhigpo

The 4 Sacred Cliffs of Guru Rinpoche Entrusted to Phajo Drugom Zhigpo

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:December 21, 2024
  • Post category:Bhutan Pilgrimage/Blog/Gasa/Paro/Thimphu/Wangdue Phodrang
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The 4 sacred cliffs of Guru Rinpoche entrusted to Phajo are Dechen Draphu, Gomdra, Thujidra and Tshechudra which are part of twelve meditation sites

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Read more about the article Kyichu Lhakhang, the Sacred Jewel of Bhutan

Kyichu Lhakhang, the Sacred Jewel of Bhutan

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  • Post published:November 30, 2024
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Kyichu Lhakhang is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan founded by Songtsen Gampo in 659 CE to pin down an ogress who was opposing the spread of Buddhism.

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Read more about the article Jomolhari, where Guru Rinpoche Meditated before flying to Tibet

Jomolhari, where Guru Rinpoche Meditated before flying to Tibet

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  • Post published:December 25, 2023
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Jomolhari is a sacred mountain blessed by Guru Rinpoche and located at an altitude of more than 4,600 metres above sea level under Thimphu Dzongkhag.

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Read more about the article Gom Dra, the Great Meditation Cliff of Guru Rinpoche Prophesied to Phajo Drugom Zhigpo

Gom Dra, the Great Meditation Cliff of Guru Rinpoche Prophesied to Phajo Drugom Zhigpo

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:August 15, 2023
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Gom dra is one of the Four Great Cliffs of Guru Rinpoche prophesied to Phajo Drugom Zhigpo in Paro Dzongkhag at an elevation of more than 2200 masl.

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Read more about the article RaGoe Ney, the Destined Place of Guru Sungjoen brought by a Goat and a Vulture

RaGoe Ney, the Destined Place of Guru Sungjoen brought by a Goat and a Vulture

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:December 28, 2022
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Ragoe Monastery is a sacred place blessed by Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century located in Doteng gewog under Paro Dzongkhag at 2800 meters above sea level.

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Read more about the article Dzongdrakha Goenpa, where a Relic of Chorten and Sangay Youelsum was Discovered

Dzongdrakha Goenpa, where a Relic of Chorten and Sangay Youelsum was Discovered

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:September 11, 2022
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Dzongdrakha Monastery is a sacred cliff blessed by Guru Rinpoche located in Bonday under Paro Dzongkhag at an altitude of 2227 meters above sea level.

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Read more about the article Namthong Karpo, where Mysterious Zuri Dzong Stands

Namthong Karpo, where Mysterious Zuri Dzong Stands

  • Post author:Bhutan Pilgrimage
  • Post published:June 18, 2022
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Namthong Karpo is a sacred cave located in Paro at an elevation of about 2,500 meters above sea level where Guru Rinpoche subdued a sickle-faced demon.

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