18/11/2024
Feel truly blessed to witness the construction of such Buddhist Mega structure in this era which will attract thousands of Buddhists and tourists in future. Such magnificent heritage built by the prophisized Bodisatava king will play a key role in transforming people minds into better human beings. May Your Majesty Live Long!!!!!
A visual representation of the Gelephu Chorten for which His Majesty The King graced the groundbreaking ceremony today.
The Gelephu Chorten, which will be a significant spiritual and cultural landmark in the Gelephu Mindfulness City, The ceremony was presided over by the Dorji Lopen of the Zhung Dratshang.
Constructed as a Royal Project, the chorten will be a centerpiece of the Gelephu Mindfulness City. Built on 108 acres of land in Dawathang, Chhuzangang, the design of the structure, measuring 108 meters by 108 meters with a height of 45 meters, is based on the Jarong Khashor stupa. The original Jarong Khashor stupa, believed to be the Boudhanath stupa in Kathmandu, is linked to Guru Padmasambhava, and holds immense spiritual significance. In Buddhist tradition, the construction of such a stupa is regarded as an act of unparalleled merit, with the structure described in scriptures as a gathering place of the buddhas and bodhisattvas of the ten directions.
The construction will involve local masons and craftsmen, with stone as the primary material, to ensure that traditional Bhutanese craftsmanship is preserved. The project is led by KaJa Design Associates.
