A vibrantly painted wooden structure stands as an ornate gate, adorned with intricate carvings and colorful designs. The gate features a prayer wheel and is topped with Buddha statues and a statue of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the Tibetan Buddhist lama responsible for unifying Bhutan and shaping its cultural identity. Beyond the gate, a grand bodhi tree, revered for its association with Buddha's enlightenment, stands majestically with prayer flags strung across its branches. Families can be seen sitting beneath the bodhi tree, creating a serene and holistic ambiance. The scene depicts the entrance to the Temple of the Divine Madman in Bhutan, a spiritual and cultural landmark that showcases the country's rich Buddhist heritage.

Ornate Gate at Bhutan's Temple of the Divine Madman

At the top of the path for the Temple of the Divine Madman in #Bhutan we walk through an ornate gate topped with Buddha statues as well as one of the Unifier of Bhutan, named Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, a Tibetan Buddhist lama responsible for turning Bhutan into a nation-state and creating its cultural identity. A giant prayer wheel spins to my right, while a bit further up families sit under a giant bodhi tree strung with prayer flags holding Buddhist mantras. Bodhi trees, the very tree Buddha sat under when reaching enlightenment, are surprisingly rare in spiritual Bhutan, and their grand yet relaxed presence offers a holistic vibe. Read more: http://jessieonajourney.com/punakha-bhutan/

Ornate Gate at Bhutan's Temple of the Divine Madman

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