This event honors Guru Rinpoche, the religious teacher credited with introducing Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th century. Celebrations occur at sacred sites throughout the country, featuring dancing ...

Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, was instrumental in establishing Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet during the 8th century CE. According to Dr Anita Sabat, a researcher, Tibetan texts ...

However, the choeten is important as it was here that Guru Rinpoche conducted his first sermon to the public of Bumthang. While no written records exist, Chakhar Lam Dorji, 88, said Bumthang was named ...

Padum is the only town in and the administrative center of the Zanskar sub-district Padum is named after Padmasambhava (also known as Guru Rinpoche) the founder of Tibetan Buddhism and serves ...