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What
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KHARBANDI
Gompa: The beautiful monastery in the garden of tropical plants and flowers was founded in 1967 by
Royal Grandmother, Ashi Phuntsho Choedron. The monastery contains paintings
on the life of Buddha and statues of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru
Rinpoche. From the monastery garden there is a fascinating view of Phuntsholing
town and surrounding plains.
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Gateway of Phuntsholing |
ZANGTHO
Pelri : A small temple built in the center of Phuntsholing town,
represents the heaven of Guru Rinpoche. On ground level there are statues
of the eight manifestations of Guru Rinpoche and paintings on Buddha
s life. Next floor contains eight Bodhisttavas and statues of Avalokiteshwara
and Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal while on top floor, the main statues is
of Amitabha.
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