Rigsum Goemba
Rigsum Goemba – Lama Tshering Gyamtsho (Disciple of the 9th Je-Khenpo) from Punakha Drstshang lived during the 18th century founded a cave with clear body prints of Rigsum Goenpo when he reached a place called Pemaling located towards the north of Trashi Yangtse. A powerful local deity called Genyen Phanbu was the guardian of the sacred cave. The Lama befriended the deity with his spiritual power and built a small Lhakhang for his meditation. After the death of Lama, his nephew and spiritual heir Lama Jangchhub Gyeltshen renovated and extended the Lhakhang with unique mural paintings of the life history of Lord Buddha which can still be seen. The Lhakhang was named as Rigsum Goenpa Lhakhang. The Lhakhang houses a Jowo Shakya Muni statue (The Buddha as a Prince) brought from Punakha Dzong. The fifth abbot reportedly witnessed the statue speak. There is a traditional religious school for about 40 monks. The monastery is 3 hours walk from Dungzam in Bumdeling.
Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag. Popular Tourist Attractions in Trashi Yangtse. Places to Visit in Trashi Yangtse.
Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary. Chorten Kora. Dechenphodrang Ney. Gom Kora. Gongza Ney. Ludlow’s Bhutan Swallowtail. Omba Ney. Pemaling Ney. Rigsum Goemba. Trashiyangtse Dzong. Wood Carving in Trashi Yangtse.
Sightseeing Places of Bhutan.
Bumthang Sightseeing. Chukha Sightseeing. Dagana Sightseeing. Gasa Sightseeing. Haa Sightseeing. Lhuentse Sightseeing. Mongar Sightseeing. Paro Sightseeing. Pemagatshel Sightseeing. Punakha Sightseeing. Samdrup Jongkhar Sightseeing. Samtse Sightseeing. Sarpang Sightseeing. Thimphu Sightseeing. Trashi Yangtse Sightseeing. Trashigang Sightseeing. Trongsa Sightseeing. Tsirang Sightseeing. Wangdue Phodrang Sightseeing. Zhemgang Sightseeing.
Know more about Bhutan.
Travel Guide Foreign Tourist. Travel Guide Indian Tourist. Travel Guide Regional Guest. Tour Operators in Bhutan. Tour Booking Conditions. Bhutan Flights. Sightseeing Places of Bhutan. Day Hikes in Bhutan. Best Places to Visit. Tourist Information Center. Wellness Tourism in Bhutan. Helicopter Ride in Bhutan. Festivals in Bhutan. Get Your Bhutan Visa. Payments to Bhutan. Foods & Restaurants. Foreign Celebrities Bhutan. OMG My Bhutan. Tourism Council of Bhutan. Medias in Bhutan. NGOs in Bhutan. His Majesty Kings of Bhutan. Bhutan Land of Happiness. Travel Checklist for Bhutan. Heavenly Bhutan Travels. Travellers Book. Outdoor Activities. Awards.
How to plan your holidays in Bhutan? Booking Bhutan Tour with Heavenly Bhutan.
Find best hotels in Bhutan. Best car rental service in Bhutan. Enjoy village homestay in Bhutan. Book your flight tickets to Bhutan. Find best restaurants in Bhutan. Find Bhutan tour packages. Choose best Treks in Bhutan. Join small private group tours to Bhutan. Outdoor Activities in Bhutan. Reviews of Heavenly Bhutan Travels. HBT Awards & Recognition.