Saturday 13 September 2008

Bhutan : New Thongdroel consecrated for Jaba Jangchu Choling Goenpa

September 12: The Venerable Tshugla Lopen of the Zhungdratsang consecrated a new Thongdroel at the Jaba Jangchu Choling Goenpa in Paro on Wednesday, September 10.

The Thongdroel of Lam Drakpa Jamtsho the founder of the Jaba Jangchu Choling Goenpa was consecrated by the Venerable Tshugla Lopen of the Zhung Dratshang. Later, the Thongdroel was unfurled for public veneration.

Lam Ugyen Dorji of Jaba Goenpa said the Thongdroel was made with contributions from the people. He said the Thongdroel is dedicated to the Centenary Celebrations of the Monarchy and the Coronation of His Majesty the King.

Hundreds of devotees came to witness the Thongdroel and receive blessings. Mask dances were performance by the monks.

Prior to the unfurling of the Thongdroel and the performance of the mask Wednesday, a week long annual mani recitation was held at the Goenpa.

Jaba Jangchu Choling Goenpa was founded by lam Drakpa Jamtsho in the 1600s.

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