Dechen Phodrang Monastery
27°30′4″N 89°37′57″E / 27.50111°N 89.63250°E
| Dechen Phodrang Monastery | |
|---|---|
 Dechen Phodrang monastic school | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Thimphu, Bhutan |
| Country | Bhutan |
Dechen Phrodrang meaning "Palace of Great Bliss" is a Buddhist monastery in Thimphu, Bhutan. It is located to the north of the city.
In 1971 it became a monastic school and currently it has 450 student monks enrolled in eight-year courses with a staff of 15. The monastery contains a number of important historical Bhutanese artifacts including 12th century paintings monitored by UNESCO and a noted statue of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal on the upper floor.[1] In the downstairs chapel, there is a central Sakyamuni Buddha.[2]
References
- ^ "Dechen Phodrang". Windhorsetours.com. 2008. Retrieved November 4, 2008.
- ^ "Thimphu: Sights". Lonely Planet. Retrieved November 4, 2008.
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