Sobrang Monastery
Sumtrhang Monastery | |
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![]() Sumtrhang Monastery | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
Festivals | Kangsol |
Leadership | Choje Wangdrag Jamtsho |
Location | |
Location | Bhutan |
Country | Bhutan |
![]() ![]() Location within Bhutan | |
Geographic coordinates | 27°29′32.25″N 90°55′7.32″E / 27.4922917°N 90.9187000°ECoordinates: 27°29′32.25″N 90°55′7.32″E / 27.4922917°N 90.9187000°E |
Architecture | |
Founder | (1164-1224) or (1179-1265) |
Date established | c. 1230 |
Sumtrhang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Ura Gewog, Bhutan. It is one of the most important Bhutanese monasteries as descendants from its lineage include Pema Lingpa and hence the Wangchuck Royal family.[1]
It was founded c. 1230 either by (1164-1224) or (1179-1265); traditions and texts differ.[1]
It was restored in the early 20th century and again in 2000.[1]
Lineage holder[]
The lineage holder is called the Sumtrhang Choeje.[1]
Festivals[]
The Sumtrhang Choeje's family perform the Kangsoel ritual each year in the 9th or 10 Bhutanese month. This involves religious dances and provides a purification and blessing for the family and the community.[1][2][3]
Relics[]
These include:[1]
- Three stone pillars, two in the courtyard and one inside the building. They are solid megaliths lacking inscriptions and dating to prehistoric times.
- Several thick bamboos resembling vajra, believed to have been given by to his son after opening sacred sites at Tsari Mountain.
- A small drum called "the roar of the thunder"; the sound of which gave the monastery its name.
- A statue of the founder, .
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f Bhutan Cultural Atlas. "Sombrang Lhakhang". UNESCO. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ "Visit Bhutan 2015 – Sumthrang Kangsoel". Visit Bhutan 2015.
- ^ "Sumthrang revives its mask dances". KuenselOnline.
External links[]
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- Buddhist monasteries in Bhutan
- Tibetan Buddhism in Bhutan