Saturday 21 June 2008

Bhutan : New Zangtopelri Lhakhang in Bumthang consecrated



June 20:
The new Zangtopelri Lhakhang at Kurje in Bumthang was consecrated on Wednesday.

The consecration ceremony was conducted by the Yangse of His Eminence the Dilgo Khentse Rinpoche, His Eminence Rabjam Rinpoche, and His Eminence Namkhai Ningpo Rinpoche.

His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, their Majesties the Queens, Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck and other members of the royal family graced the consecration ceremony of the new Zangtopelri Lhakhang at Kurje in Bumthang.

The consecration ceremony was conducted by the Yangse of His Eminence Dilgo Khentse Rinpoche, His Eminence Rabjam Rinpoche and His Eminence Namkhai Ningpo Rinpoche.

Our Bumthang correspondent Wangchuk Tobgay says the Zangtopelri Lhakhang was built over a period of seven years with financial assistance from Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck.

It was built in memory of her grandfather Gongzim Ugyen Dorji, her grand aunt Ane Thukten Wangmo and her parents Gongzim Sonam Tobgye Dorji and Mayum Choying Wangmo Dorji.

It is also for the well being of the nation and all sentient beings.

Also during the ceremony, His Eminence Rabjam Rinpoche offered Tashi Zay Gay to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo.

Her Majesty the Queen Mother also constructed a three storied Ka-gong Phursum Lhakhang at Kurje.

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