Bhutan Pilgrimage: In the Footsteps of the Guru

28/01/2024

Tshechudra is one of the “four cliffs” entrusted by Guru Rinpoche to Phajo Drugom Zhigpo in his prophetic vision. Tshechudra is located on the other side of Goen Tshephu under Gasa Dzon…

28/01/2024

Goen Tshephu Ney is located in Goenshari Gewog under Punakha Dzongkhag at an elevation of 2422 meters above sea level. This sacred cave of longevity is considered the Third Maratika and is believed…

28/01/2024

The mysterious Kheng Buli Tsho is nestled in the dense forest of Buli village in Zhemgang. This historic Buli Tsho (lake) is considered the Palace of Kheng Buli’s protector goddess, Tshomen K…

28/01/2024

Aja Ney Menchu, the medicinal water or mineral spring in Monggar Dzongkhag is located at an altitude of 2513 masl within the sacred site of Aja Ney which was blessed by Guru Rinpoche.

28/01/2024

Chubu Tshachu is one of the most well-known hot springs in Bhutan. Guru Rinpoche is said to have discovered it in the 8th century. Chubu Tshachu is located in Toedwang Gewog under Punakha Dzongkhag…

27/01/2024

Chumphu Nye Hike is one of the best pilgrimage hikes in Bhutan for those who love connecting with pristine nature. It is situated at an altitude of 10170 ft above sea level in Paro. You can truly f…

27/01/2024

Trekking to Bumdra is one of the most popular pilgrimage treks in Bhutan requiring only one night of wild camping. As compared to all of the other treks, the scenery, and landscape can well be wort…

27/01/2024

Bhutan is not well-known for its exploration. Bhutanese and visitors did not always follow Guru Rinpoche’s footsteps. We didn’t do justice to Guru Rinpoche’s blessings, even thoug…

27/01/2024

Jaga Damkelsa Ney is one of the least known sacred sites under Thimphu Dzongkhag in Bhutan. The Ney is also not popular among pilgrims who visit other sacred gNeys around the region. Whatever the r…

27/01/2024

Guru Rinpoche’s visit to Bhutan has led to the origin of tremendous sacred sites that have become Bhutanese pilgrimage sites. Be it during auspicious days or weekends, Bhutanese always make it to o…

16/01/2024

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Bhutan has secured its place as an outstanding travel destination in the Chinese market. The National Geographic Traveler China awarded Bhutan with the ‘Outstanding Destination Excellence Award’ at the magazine’s 18th Golden Award in December last year. This is the first time the country has received an award in the Chinese market.

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Bhutan has secured its place as an outstanding travel destination in the Chinese market. The National Geographic Traveler China awarded Bhutan with the ‘Outstanding Destination Excellence Award’ at the magazine's 18th Golden Award in December last year. This is the first time the country has rec...

16/01/2024

𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮
Jigmi Wangdi
Bhutan received the ‘Outstanding Destination Excellence Award’ at the 18th National Geographic Traveler China Golden Awards Ceremony, marking the first award for the country in the China market.
https://kuenselonline.com/bhutan-receives-first-tourism-award-in-china/

Bhutan received the ‘Outstanding Destination Excellence Award’ at the 18th National Geographic Traveler China Golden Awards Ceremony, marking the first award for the country in the China market.

13/01/2024

𝗧𝗼𝗯𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗵𝘂 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝗮 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀

In recent years, Tobked Menchhu in Gasa has been gaining popularity alongside Gasa Tshachhu, especially among those dealing with migraine and joint pain. Visitors, some travelling from as far as Trashi Yangtse, come to soak in the medicinal spring. The spring is managed by a community forest management group in Khatoed Gewog.

https://www.bbs.bt/news/?p=197595

In recent years, Tobked Menchhu in Gasa has been gaining popularity alongside Gasa Tshachhu, especially among those dealing with migraine and joint pain. Visitors, some travelling from as far as Trashi Yangtse, come to soak in the medicinal spring. The spring is managed by a community forest managem...

13/01/2024

Chubu Tshachu is one of the most well-known hot springs in Bhutan. Guru Rinpoche is said to have discovered it in the 8th century. Chubu Tshachu is located in Toedwang Gewog under Punakha Dzongkhag. Every year, over a thousand people visit the hot spring.

Chubu Tshachu is one of the most well-known hot springs in Bhutan. Guru Rinpoche is said to have discovered it in the 8th century. Chubu Tshachu is located in Toedwang Gewog under Punakha Dzongkhag…

05/01/2024

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧

Paro Taktsang monastery was built in 1692 by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye. Built over the caves that Guru Rinpoche meditated in for three years during the 8th century, the monastery is perched precariously and of course magnificently on a hillside cliff at an altitude of more than 10,240 feet above sea level.

Read more here... https://bhutanpilgrimage.wordpress.com/2021/12/21/paro-taktsang-tigers-nest-the-sacred-place-of-guru-rinpoches-enlightened-mind/

Bhutan Pilgrimage: In the Footsteps of the Guru

01/01/2024

ཉི་ལོག་བཀྲིས་བདེ་ལེགས།། 🌞 Nyilo Tashi Delek! Happy Winter Solstice 2024!

31/12/2023

Just like I never had a perfect year but ending on a happier note, I will begin the new year on a happier note knowing it won't be a perfect year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024!!!

28/12/2023

𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝗵 𝗚𝗮𝘆𝗮
As the sacred Buddhist pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya, locally known as Nyechhen Dorji Dhen, commenced this month, over 60 devoted pilgrims from Bhutan are embarking on a daily journey from Phuentsholing to the revered destination in Bihar, India.
https://kuenselonline.com/bhutanese-pilgrims-embark-on-spiritual-journey-to-bodh-gaya/

As the sacred Buddhist pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya, locally known as Nyechhen Dorji Dhen, commenced this month, over 60 devoted pilgrims from Bhutan are embarking on a daily journey from Phuentsholing to the revered destination in Bihar, India.

28/12/2023

The Nabji Lhakhang is a one-storied traditional Bhutanese temple built in Nabji village, Korphu gewog under Trongsa Dzongkhag at an elevation of 2156 masl. This Nabji Lhakhang in the middle of a field surrounded by a wall was built by Khandro Tashi Khyidren at the site where Guru Rinpoche made peace between the two kings Sindhu Raja and Nawoche.

https://bhutanpilgrimage.wordpress.com/2021/07/11/nabji-lhakhang-a-place-where-guru-rinpoche-erected-a-stone-pillar-of-oath/

Nabji Lhakhang Drup Festival 26.12.2023

This annual festival takes place in a charming little village, Nabji from the 15th to the 20th day of the 11th month of the Bhutanese calendar.

It is a five-day event during which the monks and local villagers of Nabji, also known as Doling Drubchen, perform Pema Lingpa’s Terchams, or naked dances. Meywang or fire dance, Peling Gimsum Chams, Tshogyem, Pholay Molay dance, Tercham-Naked Dance, and many other dances are part of the festival.

The Tercham is believed to bless infertile women with a child and is performed by naked dancers with a facial mask at night, over a bonfire.

The Drup concludes with the display of Guru Tshengye’s Thongdrel.

The Drup of Nabji Lhakhang is claimed to be identical to the Jambay Lhakhang Drup of Bumthang.

25/12/2023

Jomolhari Temple | Guru Rinpoche’s Meditation Cave at Jumolhari | Guru Drubkhang at Jumolhari is a significant site for Buddhists. This sacred hidden place of Jomolhari Ney is attributed to Guru Rinpoche and Khandro Yeshe Tsogyal. Located at an altitude of more than 4,600 metres above sea level, the Jomolhari temple is within the Jurisdiction of Soe Block of Lingzhi Dungkhag under Thimphu Dzongkhag. However, not many people visit this holy site due to altitude and distance.

Jomolhari Temple | Guru Rinpoche’s Meditation Cave at Jumolhari | Guru Drubkhang at Jumolhari is a significant site for Buddhists. This sacred hidden place of Jomolhari Ney is attributed to G…

11/12/2023

The rescue efforts of Abu Simbel temple led by UNESCO was celebrated as an international groundbreaking project on September 22, 1968 when it was completed after four years of actual work of cutting and relocation of the sandstone monument.

09/12/2023

08/12/2023

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵𝘂 𝗧𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗵𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁?
Lhakpa Quendren
As the clock inches toward 11:30am, Dorji eagerly awaits his turn to soak in the Gelephu Tshachhu (hot spring), while the women wrap up their first round of soaking for the day.
https://kuenselonline.com/why-gelephu-tshachhu-remains-a-favorite-spot/

As the clock inches toward 11:30am, Dorji eagerly awaits his turn to soak in the Gelephu Tshachhu (hot spring), while the women wrap up their first round of soaking for the day.

04/12/2023

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26/11/2023

Druk Wangyal Chortens at Dochu La Pass

The Druk Wangyal Chortens are 108 memorial stupas at DochuLa Pass built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, the eldest Queen Mother in honour of the fourth Druk Gyalpo and the soldiers that safguarded our nation from military insurgents in 2003.
This is one of the most visited tourist spots while travelling from the capital city Thimphu to Punakha.

Bhutan Pilgrimage: In the Footsteps of the Guru

21/11/2023

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗸𝗽𝗮 𝗞𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗹𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗲𝗯, 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗵𝗮

Being a Buddhist country, the urge to seek well-being in spiritual and religious practice runs in the blood of most Bhutanese. In Punakha, Yoengu village of Talo Gewog is seeing an increasing number of visitors coming to collect what Bhutanese call Drukpa Kuenley’s Rueb, believed to be a sacred pill blessed by the Divine Madman. The supposedly sacred mud pill that can be found in the depths of soil has gained popularity among devotees in the last few months. However, this craze has the private landowners at the collection sites worried about soil erosion due to excessive digging. Landowners are now calling for interventions before the situation worsens.

Being a Buddhist country, the urge to seek well-being in spiritual and religious practice runs in the blood of most Bhutanese. In Punakha, Yoengu village of Talo Gewog is seeing an increasing number of visitors coming to collect what Bhutanese call Drukpa Kuenley’s Reeb, believed to be a sacred pi...

20/11/2023

Samtse Tshechu is an annual festival held in Samtse for three days. The festival features various mask dances and is the biggest festival in the southern district of Samtse, attracting people from all over the district.

The Annual 3-day Tshechu of Samtse Dzongkhag began today at the Samtse Public Ground and will conclude on Wednesday with the unfurling of Guru Tshengye thongdrel to the public.

Samtse Dzongkhag

Bhutan Pilgrimage: In the Footsteps of the Guru

15/11/2023

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧

Paro Taktsang monastery was built in 1692 by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye. Built over the caves that Guru Rinpoche meditated in for three years during the 8th century, the monastery is perched precariously and of course magnificently on a hillside cliff at an altitude of more than 10,240 feet above sea level.

Read more here... https://bhutanpilgrimage.wordpress.com/2021/12/21/paro-taktsang-tigers-nest-the-sacred-place-of-guru-rinpoches-enlightened-mind/

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Bhutan Pilgrimage: In the Footsteps of the Guru

15/11/2023

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

The Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten is a stupa located in the Punakha District of Bhutan. It was built in 2004 by the Queen of Bhutan, with the specific intention of warding off evil spirits and bringing peace and harmony to all living things. The Chorten is a four-story, pagoda-style structure, and it took nine years to build. The hike to reach the chorten takes about 40 minutes to one hour and involves crossing a suspension bridge over the Mo Chhu River and then ascending a hill. The chorten is known for its unique architecture, including a golden spire and labyrinthine wall patterns, and it offers fantastic views of the Punakha Valley. Inside, visitors can see a 15-foot-tall statue of Vajrakilaya, one of the eight deities of Kagyé, as well as a golden Sakyamuni Buddha on the temple's roof. The Chorten is a place for spiritual protection and is not a site for communal worship, monastic retreats, or education. It is a popular spot for photography and offers a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere.

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Bhutan Pilgrimage: In the Footsteps of the Guru

11/11/2023

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