Oesel Choeling Monastery
Oesel Choeling Monastery | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
Location | |
Location | Ranjung, Trashigang District, Bhutan |
Country | Bhutan |
Geographic coordinates | 27°21′44″N 91°40′14″E / 27.3622°N 91.6706°E / 27.3622; 91.6706 |
Architecture | |
Founder | Garab Rinpoche |
Date established | 1990 |
Oesel Choeling Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Bhutan. It is located in the village of Rangjung, on the left bank of the Gamri Chhu, approximately 16 kilometres from Trashigang.[1] The monastery was built in 1990 by Garab Rinpoche. Austrian influence in the area has also funded a hydroelectric plant.[1]
References
- ^ a b Pommaret, Francoise (2006). Bhutan Himalayan Mountains Kingdom (5th ed.). Odyssey Books and Guides. p. 267.