Bhutan 不丹2014 - Paro - Tiger Nest
Tiger Nest - Taktsang Monastery (Paro)
It is believed that Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) came in the 7th century on a flying tigress and meditated in a cave for 3 months.
The demons who were trying to stop the spread of Buddhism were subdued and converted the Paro valley into Buddhism.
During the end of the 17 century, a monastery was built on the spot where the Guru Rinpoche mediated
and it is a pilgrimage site for every Tibetan Buddhist.
The hike, which is a uphill climb takes about 3 to 5 hours through pine forests.
The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the paro valley.
I was looking forward to meet His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche & family.
I've known His Holiness and Grandpa since 2010.
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