Memorial Chorten, Thimphu
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The Memorial Stupa, Thimphu, also known as the Thimphu Chorten, is a stupa (Dzongkha chöten, cheten) in Thimphu, Bhutan, located on Doeboom Lam in the southern-central part of the city near the main roundabout and Indian military hospital. The stupa, built in 1974 to honor the third Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928–1972), is a prominent landmark in the city with its golden spires and bells.[1] In 2008, it underwent extensive renovation. It is popularly known as "the most visible religious landmark in Bhutan".[2] It was consecrated by Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje.[3]
Memorial Chorten | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
Sect | Nyingma |
Deity | Jigme Dorji Wangchuck |
Location | |
Location | Doeboom Lam, Thimphu |
Country | Bhutan |
Geographic coordinates | 27°27′59″N 89°38′16″E |
Architecture | |
Founder | Thinley Norbu |
Date established | 1974 |
This stupa is unlike others as it does not enshrine human remains. Only the Druk Gyalpo’s photo in a ceremonial dress adorns a hall in the ground floor.[2] When he was alive, Jigme Dorji wanted to build "a chorten to represent the mind of the Buddha".[4]