Tashiding Monastery

 

About Tashiding Monastery

                     

Tashiding Monastery, located at a distance of 19 km to the south-east of Yuksom and 40 km from Gyalshing, is a Buddhist monastery. Dating back to 1641, the monastery is perched on the top of the hill located between the Rangit River and Rathong River. The monastery was founded by Ngadak Sempa Chempo Phunshok Rigzing, who belonged to Nyingma sect. However, in 1717, this monastery was renovated and extended during the reign by third Chogyal Chakdor Namgyal. In addition, the monastery is constructed on the site, which is believed to be blessed by the great Guru Padmasambhava. According to a legend, it is said that Guru Padmasambhava shot an arrow in the air so as to select the place for his meditation. The site where the arrow stroked became the place of Tashiding Monastery. At present, the monastery is encircled by chortens, traditional buildings and mani. Mani are the stone plates, which have Buddhist inscriptions inscribed on it. These stone plates are crafted by master craftsman, known as Yanchong Lodil. The 'Thong-Wa-rang-Dol' is the most significant chorten of all the chortens located around this monastery. The Bumchu Ceremony is the annual festival of the monastery, which is held on the 14th and 15th day of the first month of the Tibetan Calendar. Held during the midnight, this festival attracts several devotees from all around the world.

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