The Tiger's Nest Temple

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This is called the 'Tiger's Nest Monastery' and its located in Paro Valley in Bhutan. 

It is a 17th century temple and sits on the edge of a cliff 3000ft above the Paro Valley. The holy site was built
to protect the cave in which Guru Padmasambhava, a leader of Budhism, meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century. (3/3/3/3/3) 

According to the legend related to this, it is believed that Padmasambhava flew to this location from Tibet on the back of a tigress from Khenpajong. This place was consecrated to tame the Tiger demon.

 Another important place near the shrine is the Urgyan Tsemo, the “Peak of Urgyan” known as the prayer wheel. This wheel is turned by an old monk, resounds with chimes that are heard every day at 4 am. Above the Urgyan is the holy cave temple. 

Royal visit: on 15 April 2016, Prince William and Kate Middleton trekked for three hours to reach the monastery, while they were on a country visit. 

 

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