Bhutan · Monastery
Paro Taktsang
A cliffside monastery associated with Guru Rinpoche, where a famous sacred narrative is inseparable from its mountain setting.
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Sacred places in Bhutan
Three starting points for a deeper relationship with place.
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Bhutan · Monastic fortress
Punakha Dzong
A dzong at the meeting of two rivers, combining religious life with the historical administration of Bhutan.
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Bhutan · Temple
Kyichu Lhakhang
A temple in the Paro valley associated with the early spread of Buddhism in the Himalayan region.
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