Könchogsum Lhakhang
27°35′07″N 90°44′21″E / 27.58528°N 90.73917°E / 27.58528; 90.73917
Könchogsum Lhakhang, also known as Tsilung, is a Buddhist monastery in central Bhutan.
History
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
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
- ^ "Bumthang - Kenchosum lhakhang". RA Online. Retrieved 17 November 2014.
- ^ "Kenchosum Monastery – Rigzin Pema Lingpa Foundations".
- ^ Pommaret (2006), p. 229.
Works cited
- Pommaret, Francoise (2006). Bhutan Himalayan Mountains Kingdom (5th ed.). Odyssey Books and Guides.
External links
- Konchogsum Lhakhang - Bhutan Cultural Atlas
- Kenchosum Monastery - Pema Lingpa Foundation
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