TagChog Lhakhang
Built in 1433 by Drubthop Thangtong Gyalpo ( King of the Empty Plains ), or the iron-chain bridge builder. Tagchog Lhakhang is located 20 kilometers from Paro international airport at an altitude of 2150 meters above sea level. The name "TagChog" means 'Excellent horse', referring to the 'Tagchog Balaha' the horse of Guru Padmasambhava. The horse appeared in the visions of Drupthop Thangtong Gyalpo while meditating right at the site where the temple is located. The building of the temple fulfilled a prophecy laid by Padmasambhava.ta
The temple is still privately owned and is maintained by the descendants of the Drubthob.
The Temple is located across the Pachu on the Thimphu - Paro Highway. Visitors can use a modern foot drige to access the temple; while the 14th century iron chain link bridge still stands, its use has been restricted to preserve it. A short 5 minute hike will get you to the temple; on the way one can still see the cave where the Drubthob spent time crafting the iron chain link he used to construct bridges.
The Temple
First Floor / Ground Floor
At the entrance is the painting of Four Guardian King, and the wrathful deity Tshodag karpo.
In the walls of the first temple are :-
-1000 Thangtong Gyalpo Paintings
-Lama Gongude
-Vajrakilaya
-Tshela Namsum /Trinity of Longetivity
-The main central figure is of Buddha Shakyamuni with a statue of Guru Dewa to the left and Statue of Chenrezig to the right,
-There is also a small statue of Thangtong Gyalpo
Second Floor / Middle Floor
The Second floor is the Goenkhang and entrance is usually restricted
Third / Top Floor
-The main center figure is 11 headed and 8 armed Chenrezig or Bodhisattava of Compassion.
- There is the walking stick of Thangtong Gyalpo and links of Iron Chain on display.
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