Taktsang Monastery

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The Taktsang Monastery in Paro / Bhutan
Another view on Taktsang Monastery

Taktsang Monastery also called Tiger Nest is situated on a nearly vertical cliff at 3000m altitude north of Paro in Bhutan. A number of famous masters have meditated in caves near the current monastery: Guru Rinpoche in his manifestation of Dorje Drollö meditated on the Kagyé cycle. After him, many great masters followed, among them were Milarepa, Padampa Sangye, Machik Lapdrön and Thangtong Gyalpo.


Alternative Names

Taktshang Monastery