SACRED JOURNEY TO BHUTAN ‘Tsok Kyi Khorlo’ Ganachakra Puja Dedicated To Guru Padmasambhava On His Birth Anniversary 13th - 18th Jun 2016 ‘Tsok Kyi Khorlo’ Ganachakra Puja Dedicated To Guru Padmasambhava On His Birth Anniversary
(2016) an auspicious year for The Bhutanese, The year of the Golden Monkey is Guru Rinpoche’s birth year. With such auspiciousness, Shora Marvels invites you to join us on a sacred journey to Bhutan. This year our sacred Puja will be hosted by His Eminence Trulku Nawang Choeda Jamtso at TASHIGANG GEOMBA – a sacred retreat center where Je Khenpos (Central Monastery Chief Abbot) and Great Lamas have meditated and enlightened.
During the 8th century, Guru Rinpoche (originally known as Padmasambhava) is one of the greatest Buddhist Saint. As a Buddhist tantric master, he brought the Vajrayana teachings to Bhutan and other Himalayan countries
His Eminence Trulku Nawang Choeda Jamtso Rinpoche – The reincarna on of His Holiness, Kuenga Jamtso (The 12th Kyabje Je Khenpo of Bhutan) was recognized & enthroned by the present Je Khenpo, Trulku Jigme Choedrak (The 70th Kyabje Je Khenpo of Bhutan) & The Royal Family of Bhutan.
Tour Highlights
Feast Offering Tiger Nest Prayer Flag Hoisting Dedicated to Guru One of Bhutan’s A ceremony to Padmasambhava – iconic landmarks eliminate karma hosted by His and religious site. & accumulate Eminence Trulku merits Nawang Choeda Jamtso His Eminence Lopon Kado Rinpoche
His Eminence Lopon Kado Rinpoche is highly reputable and very well respected in Bhutan – one of the most experienced and learned Medita on Master in the Drukpa Kagyu Lineage, a contemporary to His Holiness Jetsun Tenzin Dondrup (the 68th Kyabje Je Khenpo of Bhutan).
A monk at a tender age of 11, His Eminence proceeded to a ain the highest training in Mahamudra medita on – renowned in Bhutan for upholding the precious Drukpa Kagyu lineage of medita on.
At the age of 58, His Eminence served as the Machen Zimpon (a rank equivalent to the 5 Lopon Rinpoches of the central monas c body). His Eminence subsequently served as the Principle Medita on Master for 20 years at the Tango Retreat Centre and con nues to serve at the Tashigang Goemba Medita on Centre for the last 27 years to date. The Sacred Journey Begins…
Upon arrival at Paro Interna onal Airport, we will assist you on the arrival procedures – follow by self-collec on of luggage. Our transport will bring you on a 1-hour scenic journey to Thimphu for checking-in.
Memorial Stupa:- built in 1974, in great memory of Bhutan's Third King - His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Throughout the day, visitors will find Bhutanese people circumambula ng the Chorten (Seat of Faith). The Chorten, with its gorgeous pain ngs and intricate sculptures, is o en called the ‘Mind of Buddha’ – an extraordinary example of Buddhist architecture and artwork.
SACRED JOURNEY TO BHUTAN- DAY 1
Simtokha Dzong:- is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. The Eight Manifesta ons of Guru Rinpoche, Jampelyang (the Bodhisa ava of Wisdom) and Shakya Gyalpo (the Buddha of Compassion); are among the countless and exquisitely detailed statues and pain ngs housed in the Dzong.
Tashichho Dzong:- built in 1641, was completely renovated and enlarged in tradi onal style using neither nails nor wri en plans.
King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck ini ated the renova on over five years a er he moved the capital to Thimphu in 1962. Currently open for tourist visits a er office hours, Tashichho Dzong houses the throne room with the offices of the king, the secretariat and the ministries of home affairs & finance. Prayer Flag Hoisting Ceremony
A er breakfast, we will take a short hike up to Tango Goemba where the prayer flag hois ng ceremony will be held. It is the highest center of Buddhist learning in Bhutan – founded in the 13th century by Lama Gyalwa Lhanampa and brought to its present form by Tenzin Rabgye (the 4th Temporal Ruler in 1688).
In 1616, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, meditated in the cave. The monastery is the residence of the lama, Druk Desi Gyaltsen Tenzin Rabgye – a reincarna on of the 16th century monk who founded Tango or ‘Horse Head’ (the deity Hayagriva).
SACRED JOURNEY TO BHUTAN- DAY 2
Free & Easy in Thimpu
A er lunch, visi ng The Folk Heritage Museum. A Three-story, rammed-earth and mber building restored and furnished as it would have been about a century ago – providing a glimpse into tradi onal Bhutanese life. Then, take a stroll down the town of Thimphu, the only capital city in the world with no traffic lights. ‘Ganachakra’ Feast Offering Puja
At an al tude of 3200 meters above sea level, Tashigang Goemba is considered as one of the most sacred retreat places in Bhutan – where many Je Khenpos, Lopoens and Lamas have meditated. The monastery houses many sacred relics, built in 1782 – the residence of Je Kuenga Jamtso (the 12th Je Khenpo). Previous Je Tashigang KhenposGeomba personally sculpt the statues of themselves and it is believed that they have placed all the relics (their private possessions) inside – thus, it is considered as one of Bhutan’s most sacred retreat place.
SACRED JOURNEY TO BHUTAN- DAY 3
09:00 : Arrive at Tashigang Geomba
09:30 : Invitation Prayer, Prostration, Cleansing chants 10.30 : Prayer, Prostration & Meditate chanting
12:00 : lighting of a 1000 butter lamp 13:00 : Lunch 14.30 : Blessing & appreciation offering to Guru Rinpoche
16:00 : Ceremony end 16:05 : Tea Break 17:00 : Audience with His Eminence Lopon Kado Rinpoche –
One of Bhutan top Meditation Master Buddha Dordenma The massive statue of Shakyamuni made of bronze and is gilded in gold – is measured at a height of 61.8m (inclusive of a 20m throne), making it one of the largest si ng Buddha statue in the world. 125,000 smaller Buddha statues (100,000 of 8-inch and 25,000 of 12- inch tall) were placed within the Buddha Dordenma’s statue. Each of these thousands of Buddhas, had also been casted in bronze and gilded. The throne that the Buddha Dordenma sits upon is a large medita on hall.
SACRED JOURNEY TO BHUTAN- DAY 4
Kila Nunnery
Kila Nunnery was built in the 9th century AD and was said to be the oldest nunnery in Bhutan.
We will organize a Charitable Ac vity – Dona on of daily necessi es (will be prepared in advance) to offer to 60 nuns.
The Paro Dzong:- built in 1646, is one of Bhutan's most impressive and well-known Dzongs. The massive bu ressed walls that towers over the town is visible throughout the valley – perhaps the finest example of Bhutanese architecture you'll see. Scenes from Bernardo Bertolucci's