Holy Places on Punakha Places in Bhutan
Holy Places on Punakha
Chimmi Lhakhang : Chimmi Lhakhang stands on a round hillock and was built in 1499 by the 14th Drukpa hierarch, Ngawang Choegyel, after the site was blessed by the “Divine Madman” the maverick saint Drukpa Kinley (1455–1529) who built a chorten on the site. Talo Goemba : Talo Goemba was the home and birthplace of […]
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Chimmi Lhakhang : Chimmi Lhakhang stands on a round hillock and was built in 1499 by the 14th Drukpa hierarch, Ngawang Choegyel, after the site was blessed by the “Divine Madman” the maverick saint Drukpa Kinley (1455–1529) who built a chorten on the site. Talo Goemba : Talo Goemba was the home and birthplace of the speech incarnation of the Zhabdrung. It was founded by Chogtrul Jugme Singye (1742-89), the 4th reincarnation of lama Thripa Galsey Tenzin Rabgye. In the early 19th century, Jigme Dakpa (1791 – 1830 ), the third mind reincarnation of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, renovated the area and built a monastery. He also installed in the temple status he had brought from Samye in Tibet. It is said that in 15th century, corresponding to the 8th Rabjung, Lama Drukpa Kuenley was returning from Tibet when he rested at a village called Jilligang. On arrival he tossed the partially burned wood he had carried with him during his journey. When it fell to the ground, it sprouted into at vigorous and leafy tree. The lama saw this as an auspicious sign and later decided to build a temple near the tree. Later in 18th century Chogtrul Jigme Singye (1742-89), the forth reincarnation of Lama Thirpa (Gyalse Tenzin Rabgay) visited the place and built the temple that stands on the ground today.
Nyeb Goemba : The Nyeb Goemba was founded in 14th century by the revered lama Thinley Rabyang. A sacred relic in this temple is the Mask of the Raksha, a mythic bull mentioned in Bhutanese scriptures. The mask, fashioned from the rare and expensive Za wood ( Polished knots and burls of wood treasured in Bhutan for their Magical properties), serves as Nangter or “Inner Spiritual Treasure” for the region’s people.
Tshephu Monastery : The Tshephu Monastery was founded by Tsephu Trulku Gyeltshen Pelzang, a follower of a saint Goe Tsangpa. Among the relics at the monastery is a gold-plated replica of the Zhabdrung’s hat.
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