The Great Thanka by wysiwig
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All right class, we are about to begin today’s lesson so pay attention. There may be questions after.
The Nimalung Festival (Tshechu) is one of the most important celebrations in Bhutan since it takes place at the Kurje Lhakhang, the official name of the Jakar Dzong. Kurje Lhakhang is the sacred site in Bhutan where Guru Padmasambhava (Rinpoche in Tibetan) practiced meditation on his first visit to Bhutan in AD 746. It is the earliest Buddhist site in the country. Padmasambhava, meaning "the Lotus-Born," was a Tibetan sage who brought Vajrayana Buddhism to Bhutan, Tibet and neighboring countries in the 8th century AD.
The Guru was invited to Bhutan by Sendah Gyab, the local ruler, for his help in overcoming evil spirits that had been oppressing the people. His mission included retrieving the king's soul which had been taken by the king’s guardian deity Shelging. During his struggles Guru Padmasambhava spent time meditating in a cave called Dragmar Dorji Tsegpa, or "red colored cave". Upon defeating the evil spirits, he left imprints of his body in the cave. The site is now the Kurje Lhakhang, or Temple of Imprints.
While we marveled at this history we saw movement on the roof of the main building (see my last post). A team of monks was struggling with something and, as we watched, the front of the building began to disappear. In a few minutes it was replaced by this.
Comments (13)
Faemike55
Very cool history lesson and cool capture
auntietk
Wowser! What a transformation! I'll be failing the test. Too many proper names to remember. Is there one across the street called The Great Yoa Welcoma?
netot
Excuse me sir, could you repeat please?...I got lost after "All right class"... Fantastic and interesting narrative, and a really beautiful capture.
hipps13
lol at the comments as I too would fail wonderful capture warm hugs, Linda
durleybeachbum
What a wonderful story! This hanging is astounding.
whaleman
Most spectacular!
AZBO
I can't seem to find the question's But i can see the image-Amazing workmanship
alanwilliams
a marvellous story and as imply magnificent picture
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE IMAGE! GREAT INFO!
vaggabondd
this is beautiful work, nice capture
photosynthesis
Impressive, majestic scene. I have always loved this kind of art. For those who may be visiting NYC at some point, there is an unusual museum - the Rubin Museum of Art - that specializes in art of the Himalayas & has a great collection...
JuliSonne
That must have been an uplifting moment. I develop in such moments always awe! A gigantic Thanka!!!! Thanks for the info.
ZanderXL
That's impressive. I love the story too. Those Buddhist guys certainly got around a bit. Look at the story of Bodhidharma...