- Address: Paro, Bhutan
- Denomination: Drukpa Kagyu
- Architectural style: Chorten
- Project author: Tangtong Gielpo
- Foundation date: 1421
- Working time: 24 hours
- Cost of visit: free of charge (as part of excursions)
In Bhutan, just a kilometer from the town of Paro is the Dunze-lakhang monastery. This small but cozy structure is remarkable for storing a large collection of ancient Buddhist icons.
Architectural style of the monastery
During the construction of the Dunze-lakhang monastery, Lama Tangtong, Guillo adhered to the figure of the Buddhist mandala. The temple has three levels, each of which personifies one of the levels of the Buddhist worlds - heaven, earth and hell. To move from one level to another, you have to overcome many steps. The decoration of the temple is a tall white tower.
The interior of the temple of Dunze-lakhang in Bhutan is decorated in the style of Buddhist monasteries . Thanks to the availability of valuable unique paintings and icons, many Buddhist followers consider this temple a place of strength. Here they conduct their spiritual practices and clean energy.
Each level and even the sides of the Dunze-lakhanga monastery are decorated in a certain style:
- on the first floor is located Mahakala (defender of Buddhist teachings), images of the four-armed bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Lama Tangton Gielpo and teacher Padmasambhava;
- on the outer wall of the second floor one can see images of tantric deities;
- The inner wall of the second floor shows images of Tibetan saints and Indian Mahasiddhas.
The Dunze-lakhang monastery is located in a beautiful area at the foot of the hill. Next to it are other local attractions - the National Museum of Bhutan and the ancient Buddhist temple of Pan-lakhang.
How to get there?
The Dunze-lakhang monastery is located about 1 km from the center of Paro, which can be reached by plane. For these purposes, there is an airport surrounded by mountain peaks. It is better to get to the monastery by excursion bus or by car, accompanied by a guide. It is not necessary to travel around the city on your own on public transport , as it is prohibited by local authorities.
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