Who is reincarnation of zhabdrung?
Zhabdrung, which translates as ‘At whose feet one submits’, is considered to be an emanation of Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of Compassion and the reincarnation of Kuenkhen Pema Karpo, who was the 18th chief abbot of Ralung Monastery in Tibet.
Why did zhabdrung came to Bhutan from Tibet?
From Tibet to Bhutan In 1616, facing arrest and following visions (in which it is said that the chief guardian deities of Bhutan offered him a home), Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal left Tibet to establish a new base in western Bhutan, founding Cheri Monastery at the head of Thimphu valley.
At what age did zhabdrung came to Bhutan?
When King Jigme Wangchuck ascended to the Bhutanese throne in 1926, he was only 21 years old, thus only two years older than the kingdom.
What is meant by Zhabdrung Rinpoche?
Zhabdrung (also Shabdrung; Tibetan: ཞབས་དྲུང་, Wylie: zhabs-drung; “before the feet of”) was a title used when referring to or addressing great lamas in Tibet, particularly those who held a hereditary lineage.
How was Bhutan before zhabdrung arrival?
History of Bhutan – Before Shabdrung Rinpoche’s arrival in Bhutan, numerous clans ruled in different valleys of Bhutan, having internecine war and quarrel among themselves and with Tibet. Ngawang Namgyal left Tibet with the sacred relic, and took the long journey to establish a new base in western Bhutan.
Why do we celebrate zhabdrung Kuchoe?
Zhabdrung Kuchoe, observed on the 10th day of the third Bhutanese month every year marks the day when Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal passed away at the Punakha Dzong in 1651. Bhutan commemorates this day to pay homage to Zhabdrung as the leader who brought unity to the country.
What is a dzong?
The word Dzong means a ‘castle’ or a ‘monastry’. In earlier times, dzongs were used for defensive purposes. Now these are used for administrative as well as religious purposes. They were built on a cliff or ridge. Under attack the whole population of the val- ley would take refuge in the dzong.