List of Buddhist temples in Bhutan explained

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

• Chagri Monastery
• Dechen Phodrang Monastery
• Memorial Chorten
• Phajoding Monastery
• Tashichho Dzong

Trashiyangtse

• Chorten Kora

Trongsa

• Chendebji Chorten

See also

• Buddha Dordenma statue
• Buddhism in Bhutan
• Dratshang Lhentshog
• Dzong architecture
• Membartsho
• Architecture of Bhutan
• List of Buddhist temples

External links

• BuddhaNet's Comprehensive Directory of Buddhist Temples sorted by country
• Buddhactivity Dharma Centres database