Choedrak is one of the four great
cliff/rock of Bumthang valley blessed by Guru Rinpoche. It is located above
Tharpaling monastery under Bumthang District. It was first blessed by Guru
Rinpoche and latter in 1234, Gyalwa Loreypa - one of the disciple of Tsangpa
Jarey built temple and resided in that cave. However the temple was ruined
after his departure to Tibet and in 18th century Ngawang Thinley –
one of the eminent monk from Sewla of Punakha has repaired fully.
The sacred site is considering as
hidden retreat site of Guru Rinpoche and it contains Gyalwa Loreypa’s meditation
cave, Tenpa Rinchen’s relic stupa, 108 Chukchizhel Temple, Dorji Yudonma’s
Cave, Guru’s Throne & Holly water, Temple of Kaju master and many more.
Location: above
Tharpaling, Chumey, Bhumthang.
