Tingtibi Bird Festival in Zhemgang
So, I made a last minute trip to the much-awaited Bhutan Bird Festival in the small isolated little town of Tingtibi in Zhemgang
Duenmang: A Hidden Hotspring in Zhemgang
There is a hidden hot spring located on a cliff in the mountains of Zhemgang, south central Bhutan.
The Elusive Community of Buli, Zhemgang
I had heard of a far flung heritage village in south central Bhutan. Little did I realize the village was more than its aesthetic appeal.
The Lost Trail of Brigdungla
In the beginning of 2020, Bumthang district unveiled an ancient trail in the highland mountains of the district. We were invited to document this unseen trail later that year.
Remembering Childhood Tales along Druk Path Trail
When I was a little girl my grandmother told me stories of sacred mountains, holy Lakes, giant cypress trees and the deities that lived in them. On my recent trek along the epic rock path trail, I felt closer to those stories, those Memories, those tales that took me to a land far away to a land of fantasy. Come with me as I take this journey.
Treasure Hunting at Gartshang – Remembering a Terton Part 7
Baribrang is filled with remnants of Pema Lingpa’s life before he became the renowned Terton. Gartshang, where he learnt his art of blacksmith is one of them.
Baribrang, The Birthplace of Pema Lingpa – Remembering a Terton Part 6
We finally arrive at Baribrang – the forgotten birthplace of Terton Pema Lingpa and the home of a stupa slowly seeing a resurrection.
Memey Tshering of Threl Lhakhang – Remembering a Terton Part 5
Retracing the life of Terton Pema Lingpa also leads us discovering stories of locals who continue to keep his legacy alive.
Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake) – Remembering Terton Pema Lingpa Part 4
The next part of our pilgrimage tour led by Pawo Choyning Dorji takes us to Mebartsho – the Burning Lake in Tang, Bumthang
Kenchosum Lhakhang – Remembering Terton Pema Lingpa Part 3
Led by Pawo, our journey retracing the life of Pema Lingpa continues as our next visit takes us to Kenchosum Lhakhang in Bumthang.
Tamzhing Monastery – Remembering Terton Pema Lingpa Part 2
Retracing the life of Pema Lingpa continues as the unconventional group of pilgrims explore Tamzhing Monastery in Bumthang.
Baribrang – The Rebirth of Pema Lingpa’s Legacy | Part 1
In 2020, I joined an unconventional group of pilgrims for a tour to learn more about Terton Pema Lingpa, led by Pawo Choyning Dorji.