Sobrang Monastery

Sobrang Monastery

Sobrang Monastery
Sobrang Monastery
Location within Bhutan
Coordinates 27°29′32.25″N 90°55′7.32″E / 27.4922917°N 90.9187000°E / 27.4922917; 90.9187000Coordinates: 27°29′32.25″N 90°55′7.32″E / 27.4922917°N 90.9187000°E / 27.4922917; 90.9187000
Monastery information
Location Bhutan
Founded by Gyelwa Lhanangpa (1164-1224) or Nyoetoen Trushig Choeje (1179-1265)
Founded c.1230
Date renovated Early 20th century and 2000
Type Tibetan Buddhist
Lineage Nyingma
Festivals Kangso

Sobrang Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Ura Gewog, Bhutan. It is one of the most important Bhutanese monasteries as descendants from its lineage include Pema Lingpa and hence the Wangchuck Royal family.[1]

It was founded c.1230 either by Gyelwa Lhanangpa (1164-1224) or Nyoetoen Trushig Choeje (1179-1265); traditions and texts differ.[1]

It was restored in the early 20th century and again in 2000.[1]

Lineage holder

The lineage holder is called the Sombrang Choeje.[1]

Festivals

The Sombrang Choeje's family perform the Kangso ritual each year in the 9th or 10 Bhutanese month. This involves religious dances and provides a purification and blessing for the family and the community.[1][2][3]

Relics

These include:[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bhutan Cultural Atlas. "Sombrang Lhakhang". UNESCO. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  2. "Visit Bhutan 2015 – Sumthrang Kangsoel". Visit Bhutan 2015.
  3. "Sumthrang revives its mask dances". KuenselOnline.

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