Lhuntse Dzong Temple
The temple is located in the northeast of the country, Kulong Chu Wildlife Sanctuary, Butane
Description:
Lhunce Dzong is a beautiful Buddhist temple that was originally known as Courtue and was the hereditary home of the royal family. The Dzong contains five monasteries, three of which are in its central part and are reserved for Guru Rinpoche. The Dzong also contains the abode of Gonkhang, which is dedicated to the deity Mahakala, and a temple dedicated to Amitayus, the Buddha of Infinite Life. On the first floor of Lhuntse Dzong there is a room dedicated to Avalokiteshvara. Also on the territory of the temple there is an assembly hall intended for a solemn meeting of monks.
In September 2009, Lhunze Dzong suffered severe damage from a 6.2 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale. Many other monasteries in the region also suffered serious losses. Nowadays, this place attracts many tourists who want to enjoy the exterior and interior decoration of Lhuntse Dzong, as well as pilgrims who come here to worship the deities and ask them for happiness and health for their families.