Gasa Dzong, also known as Gasa Tashi Thongmon Dzong is one of the 16 dzongs built by the Zhabdrung to commemorate the victories over the Tibetans in 1646.
10 Famous Temples in Bhutan You Must Visit
The 10 Famous Temples in Bhutan You Must Visit are the monasteries of Taktsang and Tango, Chimi lhakhang and Dokhuchu goenpa.
The 4 Sacred Cliffs of Guru Rinpoche Entrusted to Phajo Drugom Zhigpo
The 4 sacred cliffs of Guru Rinpoche entrusted to Phajo are Dechen Draphu, Gomdra, Thujidra and Tshechudra which are part of twelve meditation sites
Dechen Draphu, where Phajo saw the Vision of the Eight Precepts Mandala
Dechen Draphu is one of the “four cliffs” of Guru Rinpoche entrusted to Phajo Drugom Zhigpo in his prophetic vision located in Khotakha at 3053 meters.
Dokhachu Goenpa, a Temple of Wish-granting Goddess Ekajati
Dokhachu Goenpa is the chief abode of Lhamo Ekajati in Bhutan and houses the sacred statue of Ekajati discovered by Terton Drukdra Dorji from Tumdra Ami Nye.
Chador Lhakhang, a Temple renowned for the Statue of Chador discovered from a Lake
Chador Lhakhang is a sacred Lhakhang in eastern Bhutan that houses the thumb-size replica of the Chador (Vajrapani) Statue discovered from Yuetsho Lake.
Thuji Dra, the Cliff of Compassion where Phajo had a Vision of Chenrezig
Thuji Dra is the cliff of compassion where Phajo Drugom Zhigpo had a vision of Chenrezig at nearly 4,000 meters in Thimphu Dzongkhag.
Tango Choying Dzong, where Chenrizig revealed himself as “Wrathful Hayagriva”
Tango Choying Dzong is the most sacred site of Phajo Drugom Zhigpo where Yidam Tandin appeared before him and delivered precepts to him in the 13th century.
Phajo Drugom Zhigpo in Bhutan: The Sacred Sites of Phajo Drugom Zhigpo and his Descendants
Phajo Drugom Zhigpo is a religious master who first introduced Drukpa Kagyu to Bhutan in 1224 A.D. His Sacred Sites are in the Tentative World Heritage List.
Tumdra Ami Ney, the Abode of Wish-granting Goddess Ekajati
Tumdra Ami Ney is a chief abode of Lhamo Ekajati blessed by Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century in Darla Gewog under Chhukha Dzongkhag.