Category: Bhutan Site & Attractions

Changangkha Lhakhang is one of the oldest monastery, which is built by son(Nima) of Phajo Drugom Zhipo in 13^th century site chosen by his father. The central statue is chenresig in an 11- headed, thousand -armed manifestation unlike other posture with black colour. There are enormous prayer wheels to spin and even the prayer books in the temple are larger in size than usual Tibetan texts. The main gurdian deity is Dom- Tshang. Parents traditionally come here to get auspicious names for there newborns or blessings for their young children from the protector deity Tamdrin ( to the left in tht grilled  inner sanctum, next to Chenresig.)

Buddha Dordenma

Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue measuring 169 feet. It was completed construction on 25^th September 2015, making it alone of the biggest bronze Buddha Statue in the world. Statue prophecy was dated back to the 8^th century (Terten Pemalingpa) for arise of peace and prosperity of the world was constructed at the hilltop of kuenselphodrang Nature Park overlooking the southern entrance of Thimphu city. It is 100,000 5 inches tall and 25,000 12 inches tall small Buddha statue. On 2^nd May 2016, the three-day Peling Tsechu is held for the first time on the sacred grounds of the Buddha Dordenma commemorating the Royal Birth of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck.

Memorial Chorten

Late Ashi Phuntshok Choden built Gongzo Chorten/memorial stupa in 1974 in the memorial of Third King of Bhutan and world peace. The white conical structure is one of visible Buddhist structure in the city with its design. Chorten is decorated with richly carved annexes facing the four directions and features elaborate mandalas, statues and a shrine. There are numerous religious wrathful aspects of Buddhist deities. As iconic Buddhist monument all ages of men and women assemble there to pay homage and circumambulate to earn merit for individuals life.