List of Buddhist temples in Bhutan

Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)

This is a list of Buddhist temples, monasteries, stupas, and pagodas in Bhutan for which there are Wikipedia articles, sorted by location.

Bumthang

  • Kurjey Lhakhang – one of Bhutan's most sacred temples – image of Guru Rinopche enshrined in rock.
  • Tamzhing Monastery

Jakar

  • Jambay Lhakhang

Paro

  • Kyichu Lhakhang
  • Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) – perched on a 1,200 meter cliff, this is one of Bhutan's most spectacular monasteries.
  • Rinpung Dzong

Phobjika

  • Gangteng Monastery

Punakha

  • Punakha Dzong – constructed by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1637–38 it is the head monastery of the Southern Drukpa Kagyu school.

Thimphu

Trashiyangtse

Trongsa

See also

Notes

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