Tamzhing Monastery

monastery in Jakar

#3 in Jakar / #17 in Bhutan

by Gerd Eichmann

/ CC BY-SA 4.0

Tamzhing Monastery, located in Jakar, Bhutan, is an important religious and cultural site known for its rich history and spiritual significance. Founded by the revered saint Pema Lingpa in 1501, the monastery serves as a vital center for the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Tamzhing, which means "Temple of the Good Message," is renowned for its ancient murals and sacred relics.

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