Oesel Choeling Monastery

Oesel Choeling Monastery
Religion
AffiliationTibetan Buddhism
Location
LocationRanjung, Trashigang District, Bhutan
CountryBhutan
Oesel Choeling Monastery is located in Bhutan
Oesel Choeling Monastery
Location within Bhutan
Geographic coordinates27°21′44″N 91°40′14″E / 27.3622°N 91.6706°E / 27.3622; 91.6706
Architecture
FounderGarab Rinpoche
Date established1990

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

  1. ^ a b Pommaret, Francoise (2006). Bhutan Himalayan Mountains Kingdom (5th ed.). Odyssey Books and Guides. p. 267.


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