Bhutan: Philanthropic Travel
Thaktsang Monastery - Paro, Bhutan
About Bhutan
The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan is comparable to Switzerland both in its size and topography. The Kingdom is peopled sparsely by three main ethnic groups - the Sharchopas, the Ngalogpas, and the Lhotshampas. The Druka Kagyupa school of Mahayana Buddhism provides the essence of a rich culture and a fascinating history.
About Paro, Bhutan
Paro can be considered as one of the smallest town's on earth with an international airport. The valley in which it lies is believed to be one of the first valleys to have embraced Buddhism in the Eastern Himalayas as indicated by the presence of two 7th century temples Kyichu Lhakhang and Taktsang Goemba.
In Paro, sightseeing destinations include the old ruined fortress of Drugyel Dzong, Ta Dzong, the National Museum, housed in an ancient watchtower, Rinpung Dzong, or the Fortress of the Heap of Jewels, and Taktsang Monastery's viewpoint. Taktsang meaning "Tiger's Nest", is built around a cave in which Guru Rimpoche (also known as Guru Padmasambhava) considered as the second Buddha, meditated. The eighth century monastery is perched on a rock overlooking a sheer drop and clings to a cliff of rock at 914 meters above the valley floor.
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