Choedrak Monastery Explained

Choedrak Monastery
Map Type:Bhutan
Map Size:250
Location Country:Bhutan
Location:Bhutan
Founded By:Lorepa
Founded:1234
Religious Affiliation:Buddhist
Date Renovated:18th century

Choedrak Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Bhutan, located at an altitude of 3,800 metres, not far from Tharpaling Monastery in Bumthang District. Guru Rinpoche is said to have meditated at this spot.[1]

In 1234, Lorepa, a Drukpa Kagyupa lama from Tibet build a temple here and resided in it.[1] However, after he returned to Tibet, the temple was said to have been besieged by evil spirits.[1] According to his biography, it was renovated by Damcho Pekar (later 4th Je Khenpo) after his return from Nepal. It was repaired by Ngawang Trinley, an eminent monk from Siula Monastery in the Punakha region.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Pommaret, Francoise. Bhutan Himalayan Mountains Kingdom. Odyssey Books and Guides. 2006. 223 . 5th .