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Dechen Phodrang Monastery བདེ་ཆེན་ཕོ་བྲང་།
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Dechen Phrodrang. meaning "Palace of Great Bliss". is a Buddhist monastery in Thimphu, Bhutan. It is located to the north of the city. In 1971 it became a monastic school, called a lobdra, and currently it has 450 student monks enrolled in eight-year courses with a staff of 15.
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Dechen Phodrang Monastery བདེ་ཆེན་ཕོ་བྲང་།

GJ2M+F2J, Thimphu, Bhutan
4.6(38)
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Dechen Phrodrang. meaning "Palace of Great Bliss". is a Buddhist monastery in Thimphu, Bhutan. It is located to the north of the city. In 1971 it became a monastic school, called a lobdra, and currently it has 450 student monks enrolled in eight-year courses with a staff of 15.

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Sidharth AgarwalSidharth Agarwal
Hidden Gem of Tranquility in Thimphu Bechen Phodrang Monastery is a peaceful and lesser-known spiritual retreat tucked away in the hills of Thimphu. The monastery offers stunning panoramic views of the valley and is surrounded by natural beauty, making it a perfect spot for quiet reflection and prayer. The monks here are kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere is calm and meditative. It’s not as crowded as other tourist spots, which makes the experience even more authentic and special. If you’re looking to explore Bhutan beyond the main attractions, this monastery is a must-visit for spiritual and cultural depth.
Shubham SinghalShubham Singhal
Beautiful experience! Kids and monks playing football on the monastic grounds by the cliff side! Entry to the temples is free, and one can take a few photographs. This is just a 10-15 min walk up the Dzong view point. Trust me the view of the Thimphu city is awe-inspiring from this place. The only Monastry in Thimphu which offers the experience to witness young monks and kids live and enjoy the monastic education and life.
NamgayNamgay
Dechenphodrang Monastery My recent visit to Dechenphodrang in Thimphu was truly heart-warming. We offered our donation as a sign of goodwill and support for the well-being of all sentient beings. It was truly a blessing to be there, and I can honestly say I'm inspired by the spirit of giving I encountered. Highly recommend for a spiritual journey."
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Hidden Gem of Tranquility in Thimphu Bechen Phodrang Monastery is a peaceful and lesser-known spiritual retreat tucked away in the hills of Thimphu. The monastery offers stunning panoramic views of the valley and is surrounded by natural beauty, making it a perfect spot for quiet reflection and prayer. The monks here are kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere is calm and meditative. It’s not as crowded as other tourist spots, which makes the experience even more authentic and special. If you’re looking to explore Bhutan beyond the main attractions, this monastery is a must-visit for spiritual and cultural depth.
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Beautiful experience! Kids and monks playing football on the monastic grounds by the cliff side! Entry to the temples is free, and one can take a few photographs. This is just a 10-15 min walk up the Dzong view point. Trust me the view of the Thimphu city is awe-inspiring from this place. The only Monastry in Thimphu which offers the experience to witness young monks and kids live and enjoy the monastic education and life.
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Dechenphodrang Monastery My recent visit to Dechenphodrang in Thimphu was truly heart-warming. We offered our donation as a sign of goodwill and support for the well-being of all sentient beings. It was truly a blessing to be there, and I can honestly say I'm inspired by the spirit of giving I encountered. Highly recommend for a spiritual journey."
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Hidden Gem of Tranquility in Thimphu

Bechen Phodrang Monastery is a peaceful and lesser-known spiritual retreat tucked away in the hills of Thimphu. The monastery offers stunning panoramic views of the valley and is surrounded by natural beauty, making it a perfect spot for quiet reflection and prayer.

The monks here are kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere is calm and meditative. It’s not as crowded as other tourist spots, which makes the experience even more authentic and special.

If you’re looking to explore Bhutan beyond the main attractions, this monastery is a must-visit for spiritual and...

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2y

Beautiful experience! Kids and monks playing football on the monastic grounds by the cliff side! Entry to the temples is free, and one can take a few photographs. This is just a 10-15 min walk up the Dzong view point. Trust me the view of the Thimphu city is awe-inspiring from this place. The only Monastry in Thimphu which offers the experience to witness young monks and kids live and enjoy the monastic...

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Beautiful experience! Kids and monks playing football on the monastic grounds by the cliff side! Entry to the temples is free, and one can take a few photographs. This is just a 10-15 min walk up the Dzong view point. Trust me the view of the Thimphu city is awe-inspiring from this place. The only Monastry in Thimphu which offers the experience to witness young monks and kids live and enjoy the monastic...

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