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Choeshey

Choeshey in Bhutan

Discover Buddhist teachings, empowerments, pujas, drupchens, retreats and religious gatherings taking place across Bhutan. Explore event information, understand the nature of each gathering and plan your visit with respect for local religious traditions.

Discover Bhutan’s Religious Traditions

Choeshey brings together opportunities to receive Buddhist teachings, attend religious ceremonies and participate in spiritual gatherings. Whether you are a local resident or visiting Bhutan, use this page to learn what is happening and prepare thoughtfully. Event details should always be checked with the organising monastery, institution or event contact.

Upcoming Choeshey & Religious Events

Explore published religious-event listings below. Where no event is listed, please check back later or contact us with the gathering you are interested in.
Traditional Bhutanese festival performers in ceremonial dress
Choeshey — Religious Events

Goenpai Drupchen 2026

Goenpai Drupchen — Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa, Bhutan. Date personally confirmed by the Bhutan Pilgrimage site administrator on 10 November 2026.

Masked festival dancers at Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang, Bhutan
Choeshey — Religious Events

Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham 2026

Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham — Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang, Bhutan. Date personally confirmed by the Bhutan Pilgrimage site administrator on 10 November 2026.

Traditional Bhutanese religious festival dance
Choeshey — Religious Events

Nabji Lhakhang Drup 2026

Nabji Lhakhang Drup — Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa, Bhutan. Date personally confirmed by the Bhutan Pilgrimage site administrator on 10 November 2026.

Explore Types of Choeshey

  • Buddhist teachings: Public teachings and explanations shared by qualified teachers.
  • Empowerments (wang): Ceremonies conducted by authorised religious masters.
  • Pujas and prayers: Prayer ceremonies and ritual observances.
  • Drupchens and drupchus: Extended or special religious practice gatherings.
  • Retreats: Organised periods of meditation, study or spiritual practice.
  • Religious gatherings: Other community and monastery-based spiritual events.

Planning to Attend a Religious Event?

If you need help understanding event arrangements or planning transport, accommodation and meals, send us an enquiry. We can help discuss practical arrangements for Bhutanese residents and visitors. Please follow the guidance of the event organisers and respect local customs. An enquiry is not a confirmed booking.