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A view of the Buddhist monastery complex from the valley, located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan. The monastery is known as 'Tiger's Nest'.
Looks good on L.
i have marked 6 monastery buildings!
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Taktsang Monastery or The Tiger's Nest is a World Heritage site and is said to be the holiest site in Bhutan.
It is a monastery and temple complex located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan at a height of 3,120 metres (10,240 ft).
A medium strain round trip hike of about 4-5 hours with about an hour or so to visit the monastery suffices for most people.
Langmusi (郎木寺; Lángmùsì - Tibetan: Taktsang Lhamo) is a village on the border of Sichuan and Gansu provinces.
A sleepy village in a remote breathtaking location inhabited by a colorful mix of Han Chinese, Hui and Amdo Tibetans. It is said that the provincial borderline runs through the middle of town with Sertri Gompa in Gansu and Kirti Gompa located in Sichuan. The power struggles between the two Gompa may have been the reason for the border location. Both temples have distinct styles making both well worth the visit alone. The surounding mountains give off a very much alpine flair remenisant of rural Austria or Bavaria and perfect for hiking and horsetreking.
Tiger's Nest Monastery / Paro Taktsang, Bhutan, 2018.
Bhutan's most iconic sight, shot during the late afternoon.
“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading”
― Gautama Buddha
Langmusi (郎木寺; Lángmùsì - Tibetan: Taktsang Lhamo) is a village on the border of Sichuan and Gansu provinces.
A sleepy village in a remote breathtaking location inhabited by a colorful mix of Han Chinese, Hui and Amdo Tibetans. It is said that the provincial borderline runs through the middle of town with Sertri Gompa in Gansu and Kirti Gompa located in Sichuan. The power struggles between the two Gompa may have been the reason for the border location. Both temples have distinct styles making both well worth the visit alone. The surounding mountains give off a very much alpine flair remenisant of rural Austria or Bavaria and perfect for hiking and horsetreking.
Paro is effectively the entry point for Bhutan having the only international airport. It is a small town, more famous for the Taktsang Monastery (Flying Tigress), and provides an ideal halt for acclimatization and savoring the beauty that Bhutan is. Paro also has the Rinpung Dzong which is a fortress-monastery overlooking the Paro valley.
The Tiger's Nest Monastery..... also known as Taktsang Palphug Monastery . Was built in 17th century where Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, a Buddhist master is believed to have meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours. The legend says that, on 8th century Guru Padmasambhava came to this place from Tibet on the back of a flying tigress. Also, he is known for introducing Buddhism in Bhutan in 17th century. The temple is actually devoted to this Buddhist master and is built around the cave where he meditated for so long.
Definitely, it's a cultural icon in Bhutan and a great place to visit..... little hard to reach out there.... but still a must visit place in this small country.
An adventorous great trail to trek. Had a fine time with friends, last tour of our B.Arch course in semester 9.
It is situated on a prominent cliffside in the upper Paro Valley. Without doubt this is the most visited and important Buddhist site within Bhutan. It was first built in 1692 after it was said that during the 8th century Guru Padmasambhava (also known as Guru Rinpoche) meditated in the nearby cave of Taktsang Senge Samdup. His meditation lasted for a period of three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours.
There are numerous legends attached to this sacred site; one being that Padmasambhava was transported here from Tibet on the back of a flying tiger. Another legend is that Yeshe Tsogyal, who was the wife of an emperor, became a disciple of Padmasambhava in Tibet and she transformed herself into a tiger and carried him to this location. He then meditated and emerged in eight manifestations after which the site became holy and was known as the "Tiger's Nest".
It is believed that Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) flew to this location from Tibet on the back of a tigress from Khenpajong. The place was consecrated to tame the Tiger demon.
It is built on the side of a cliff face at an altitude of 3,120m (10,240ft).
It is a good hike from the valley and about a 3,000ft climb to reach the temple.
The Taktsang monastery, also known as the Tiger's Nest, was built 3,000m (10,000ft) above sea level. The main temple complex was built in 1692 is where Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) materialized some 1,300 years ago on the back of a flying tigress. Finding shelter in a series of caves, he meditated for some three years and then set about converting the Bhutanese to Buddhism.
Set of 6 - The Tiger's Nest & views along the way.
It's a while since I went there (Nov2017) but just such an amazing place I thought some people may have missed my previous images.
Taktsang Monastery, famously known as Tiger Nest Monastery, is located in Paro, Bhutan and probably one of the top tourist attractions.
Then name "Taktshang" - Tiger's Lair - was derived when the people in the locality came across a tigress residing in one of the caves. Legend has it the tigress actually was Yeshi Tshogyal, a consort of Guru Rinpoche, who has transformed herself into the fearsome animal to subjugate spirits.
Taktshang clings to the rock towering 800 meters (over 2,600 feet) above the valley, and is located 2,950 meters (9,678 feet) above the sea level.
The climb to the monastery takes about 3 hours or so on a comfortable pace. Frequent trekker and gym enthusiast can complete it in about 2 hours. The total distance walked is about 4 km one way with 700m in elevation gained. Part way up there is a very welcome café where you can rest for a while, I did not find it an easy walk (you can hire a donkey to take you part way up but couldn't do that of course).
(On se dirige vers le Nid du Tigre / Heading to the Tiger's Nest, Monastère de Taktsang Shama Doloey Phug), Paro, Bhoutan
Our last full day in Bhutan was spent hiking up to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang Monastery) not far from Paro.
Most people walked but a few did take horses as far as was possible. It’s then a steep down and up stairs to this famous monastery.
These are my last two photos from Bhutan.
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a very unique country that time has largely forgotten. Tourism is highly regulated to minimize environmental impact and maximize citizen happiness. In fact, tourism has only been allowed since 1974. Bhutan is the world’s only carbon-negative country. There are no traffic lights or parking meters, the men wear their traditional Gho, woman the Kira. Despite being bordered by Goliath-sized India and China, Bhutan has so successfully maintained their distinct cultural identity.
The Bhutanese people are incredibly warm and hospitable, predominantly of Buddhist faith. One of their many treasures to be proud of is the Paro Taktsang Monastery (17th-century). Anyone is welcome to visit, however it’s a six hour return hike which honestly, I found very challenging largely due to the Himalayas elevation gain from 2,400m to 3,100m.
This temple complex, Taktsang monastery, also called Tiger's nest, was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup (stag tshang seng ge bsam grub) cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century. Padmasambhava is credited with introducing Buddhism to Bhutan and is the tutelary deity of the country. As this fantastic and very special monastry is a steep climb up the hill (900 meters) from Paro already at an altitude of 2382 meters, it is advised to visit it at the end of your stay in Bhutan, when you are acclimatised to the altitude.
The Tiger's Nest or Tiger's Lair (Taktsang) is a temple complex built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days, and three hours. The main temple sets on a cliff at 10,240 feet and is about 3,000 feet above the Paro valley floor. The trail up takes between two and three hours from the main starting point. This image was taken near the tea house at the half way point.
Set of 6 - The Tiger's Nest & views along the way.
It's a while since I went there (Nov2017) but just such an amazing place I thought some people may have missed my previous images.
Taktsang Monastery, famously known as Tiger Nest Monastery, is located in Paro, Bhutan and probably one of the top tourist attractions.
Then name "Taktshang" - Tiger's Lair - was derived when the people in the locality came across a tigress residing in one of the caves. Legend has it the tigress actually was Yeshi Tshogyal, a consort of Guru Rinpoche, who has transformed herself into the fearsome animal to subjugate spirits.
Taktshang clings to the rock towering 800 meters (over 2,600 feet) above the valley, and is located 2,950 meters (9,678 feet) above the sea level.
The climb to the monastery takes about 3 hours or so on a comfortable pace. Frequent trekker and gym enthusiast can complete it in about 2 hours. The total distance walked is about 4 km one way with 700m in elevation gained. Part way up there is a very welcome café where you can rest for a while, I did not find it an easy walk (you can hire a donkey to take you part way up but couldn't do that of course).
Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest), Paro, Bhutan. This is a classic shot that I've seen over and over again, by other photographers. As cliche as it is, I had to include it, because this photo was the reason that I dreamed of traveling to Bhutan. It is Taktsang Monastery, also known as the Tiger's Nest. After a two hour uphill trek, all adventurers and pilgrims are rewarded with this particular breathtaking vista. I thank all who made this trip possible. In particular, I would like to thank guides Sangay and Lobzang for carrying our heavy camera bags and leading us up to this iconic shot of Bhutan. Thank you also to Robin Smillie, the tour operator for Rainbow Tours, for making this dream trip a reality. Day 2, Guides: Sangay/Lobzang.
From Wikipedia (it's always reliable, right?):
"Paro Taktsang (Dzongkha: སྤ་གྲོ་སྟག་ཚང་, also known as the Taktsang Palphug Monastery and the Tiger's Nest), is a sacred Vajrayana Himalayan Buddhist site located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan. It is one of thirteen Tiger's Nest caves in historical Tibet in which Padmasambhava practiced and taught Vajrayana.
"A later monastery complex was built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave, where Guru Padmasambhava meditated and practiced with students including Yeshe Tsogyal before departing the kingdom of Tibet in the early 9th century. Padmasambhava is credited with introducing Vajrayana Buddhism to Bhutan, which was then part of Tibet, and is the tutelary deity of the country. Today, Paro Taktsang is the best known of the thirteen taktsang or "tiger lair" caves in which he and his students meditated.
"The shrine dedicated to Padmasambhava, also known as Gu-ru mTshan-brgyad Lhakhang or "the Shrine of the Guru with Eight Names", refers to Padmasambhava's Eight Manifestations and is an elegant structure built around the cave in 1692 by Gyalse Tenzin Rabgye. It has become the cultural icon of Bhutan.A popular festival, known as the Tsechu, held in honor of Padmasambhava, is celebrated in the Paro valley sometime during March or April."
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My final entry to the Summer Joust, this time in the monastery category. I wanted to build a colorful monastery in the cliffs, and this was the first thing that came up in Google searches. It's not spot on, but I did what I could with the pieces I had.
And no, I did NOT make instructions! :)
Rinpung Dzong, Paro, Bhutan, 2018.
"I am not bothered by the fact that I am not understood. I am bothered when I do not know others."
-- Confucius, The Analects
Taktshang es un monasterio en Bután. Está ubicado en un acantilado a 3120 msnm (700 metros hasta fondo del valle). El nombre significa Nido del Tigre. El monasterio es un importante lugar sagrado para el Budismo himalayo e incluye siete templos. Está situado en un acantilado del valle de Paro. El complejo se comenzó a construir en el año 1692 en las inmediaciones de la cueva donde se cree que meditó el Gurú Padmasambhava durante tres años, tres meses, tres semanas, tres días y tres horas en el siglo VIII. Padmasambhava fue quien introdujo el Budismo en Bután y es la deidad tutelar del país. Taktshang se encuentra en restauración debido a los daños de un reciente incendio. El acceso al mismo es sólo a pie o mula. Paro Taktshang es el más conocido de los treinta taktshangs o "nidos de tigre" en las que meditó el santo.