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October 2024 — Bhutan Pilgrimage: Returning to the Roots of the Lineage
With the vision of an eagle soaring through the skies, we entered the world-renowned Himalayan mountain ranges and journeyed into the hidden Shangri-La known as Bhutan.
Following in the footsteps of Guru Padmasambhava, Pema Lingpa, Longchenpa, and the sacred dakinis, we embarked upon a profound pilgrimage — a journey back to the roots of the lineage.
:: A realm serene and peaceful, yet vividly alive within the vastness of space ::
Upon the rocks, the footprints of Guru Rinpoche remain so vividly present, as though he had only just passed beside you. The murals personally painted by Pema Lingpa, the sacred iron armor and iron windows crafted by his own hands, radiate solemn blessing and spiritual power. Dakini scripts and seed syllables naturally appear upon the rocks themselves, vividly emerging before one’s eyes. Entering these ancient monasteries feels as though one has stepped into an entirely different world.
At each sacred site, the Buddha statues are not merely sculptures — they emanate a living presence filled with majesty and blessing. Here, history is not merely recorded in words; it remains vibrantly alive.
:: A journey across different realms of time and space ::
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.Paro Taktsang — The sacred meditation and subjugation site of Guru Padmasambhava
.Kurjey Lhakhang — The sacred site where Guru Rinpoche left his body imprint after subduing obstructing forces
.Kunzang Tsa (Samantabhadra Rock) — The birthplace and retreat site of Pema Lingpa, where he personally beheld manifestations of Guru Rinpoche and first bestowed empowerments and teachings
.Tamshing Monastery — The principal late-life seat of Pema Lingpa, personally chosen and blessed by Vajravārāhī
.Gangteng Monastery — The principal seat of the Gangteng Dharma King, the Ninth Body Incarnation of Pema Lingpa
.Gangteng Buddhist University — The monastic college established by the Gangteng Dharma King for the education and training of monks
.Bumthang Nuns’ Buddhist College — The nuns’ college and Dharma sanctuary established by the Gangteng Dharma King for female practitioners
.Mendrub Lhakhang — The sacred seat of the mind emanation lineage of Pema Lingpa
.The Floating Vajravārāhī Temple — The sacred place personally blessed by Vajravārāhī, where Guru Rinpoche and Khandro Yeshe Tsogyal concealed profound treasure teachings