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Tharnang Lhakhang

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Tharnang Goenpa (Lhakhang) was established by Gelong Jabthangpa (Wangpo) around 19 th century. The place where the lhakhang stands is believed to have been blessed by Lam Jangchu Tshendru, the root teacher of Trongsa Penlop Jigme Namgyel (Father of First King of Bhutan, Ugyen Wangchuck). The present Goenpas is believed to have been built by Gelong Jabthangpa, whose descendants still owns the Goenpa. The lama lived in the village which lies at the base of the hill. Every morning at about 3 in the morning, when the lama offered his prayers, he saw sun shining on the hill where the Goenpa today stands. So, one day, the lama visited the place with some of his students and blessed it with a small stupa built with stones. Tharnang lhakhang It was during the lama’s pilgrimage to Trongsa that he met with Trongsa Penlop Jigme Namgyel. It is said that Jigme Namgyel sought advice from the lama on his decision to become a monk under the lama. However, the lama told him that he would need time t...
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Short story: The Relic- In the name of god

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Druk Choding lhakhang

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 One prominent structure, as you enter the Paro town, is a Lhakhang. The Lhakhang serves as an entry point to ever fast-growing Paro town. Despite the close proximity to the town, not many visit it. I could visit the Lhakhang only after five years in Paro. The renovated Lhakhang. According to the caretaker, the Lhakhang 496 years old which correspondence 1525 (16 th century). This, he says, is according to the research done by some experts. However, he also believes that the Lhakhang is much older than what is was found out, maybe double the years that they have pointed. According to records, Gyalchog, a decedent of Pha Dampa (Dampa was the son of lam Phajo Drugom Zhingpo) used the place as a meditation center. However, the Lhakhang, according to the caretaker, was founded by Lam Ngawang Chogyal (brother of Lam Drukpa Kuenley). Wangchuk (2020) also believes the place to be used as meditation center by Gyalchog, the brother of Gyalzom, who later invited Lam Nagawang Chogyal. ...
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