Könchogsum Lhakhang
| Könchogsum Lhakhang | |
|---|---|
 Courtyard of Konchogsum Lhakhang | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Bumthang |
| Country | Bhutan |
  Location within Bhutan | |
| Coordinates | 27°35′07″N 90°44′21″E / 27.58528°N 90.73917°E |
| Architecture | |
| Established | 8th century |
Könchogsum Lhakhang, also known as Tsilung, is a Buddhist monastery in central Bhutan.
History
[edit]According to Pema Lingpa, the temple was founded as far back as the 8th century.
In February 2010, Könchogsum Lhakhang was severely damaged by fire[1] and has since been rebuilt.[2] The new temple and monastery was consecrated in November 2014.
Architecture
[edit]The temple contains a statue of Vairocana in its main sanctuary and statues of Padmasambhava, Avalokiteśvara, and paintings of Pema Lingpa and Longchenpa.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Bumthang - Kenchosum lhakhang". RA Online. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Kenchosum Monastery – Rigzin Pema Lingpa Foundations". Archived from the original on 29 November 2014.
- ^ Pommaret (2006), p. 229.
Works cited
[edit]- Pommaret, Francoise (2006). Bhutan Himalayan Mountains Kingdom (5th ed.). Odyssey Books and Guides.
External links
[edit]- Konchogsum Lhakhang - Bhutan Cultural Atlas
- Kenchosum Monastery - Pema Lingpa Foundation
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