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| Kichu Lhakhang Monastery, Phari | |
Kichu Lhakhang Monastery, Phari
Kyichu Lhakhang, (also known as Kyerchu Temple or Lho Kyerchu) is an important Himalayan Buddhist temple situated in Lango Gewog of Paro District in Bhutan. The Jowo Temple of Kyichu is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, originally built in the 7th century by the Tibetan Emperor Songtsen Gampo. It is considered to be one of the 108 border taming temples he built. In the 8th century the temple was visited by Padmasambhava and it is believed he concealed many spiritual treasures here. |
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| Issued Country | Bhutan |
| Issued Year | 1981 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect |
| Type | Postage Stamps |