Number of monks 450 | Type Tibetan Buddhist | |
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Similar Tashichho Dzong, Memorial Chorten - Thimphu, Chimi Lhakhang, Drukgyal Dzong, Punakha Dzong |
Dechen phodrang monastery bhutan
Dechen Phrodrang meaning "Palace of Great Bliss" is a Buddhist monastery in Thimphu, Bhutan. It is located to the north of the city.

In 1971 it became a monastic school and currently it has 450 student monks enrolled in eight-year courses with a staff of 15. The monastery contains a number of important historical Bhutanese artifacts including 12th century paintings monitored by UNESCO and a noted statue of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal on the upper floor. In the downstairs chapel, there is a central Sakyamuni Buddha.



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