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Zangto Pelri is a three-storied temple in Thimphu representing Guru Rinpoche's heavenly paradise. Each floor symbolizes a different level of the Buddhist pure land, with the top floor housing a statue of Guru Rinpoche.

Overview

Zangto Pelri is a three-storied temple located in central Thimphu, near the main traffic circle. Built to represent Guru Rinpoche[2]'s celestial paradise (Zangto Pelri literally means "Glorious Copper-Colored Mountain"), it is one of the most accessible sacred sites in the capital.[1]

Three Levels

  • Ground floor — representations of the eight manifestations of Guru Rinpoche
  • Second floor — images of Amitabha Buddha and bodhisattvas
  • Third floor — a statue of Guru Rinpoche in his paradise realm, surrounded by celestial beings

References

  1. "Bhutan's Zangdog Pelri Temples: Paradises of Guru Rinpoche." UVA Mandala.
  2. "Zangdo Pelri Lhakhang." Bhutan Pilgrimage.
  3. "Zangto Pelri Lhakhang." Wanderon.
  4. "Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang." 1001things.

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