Oesel Choeling Monastery

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Oesel Choeling Monastery
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Religion
Affiliation Tibetan Buddhism
Location
Location Ranjung, Trashigang District, Bhutan
CountryBhutan
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Location within Bhutan
Geographic coordinates 27°21′44″N91°40′14″E / 27.3622°N 91.6706°E / 27.3622; 91.6706
Architecture
FounderGarab Rinpoche
Date established1990

Oesel Choeling Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Bhutan. It is located in the village of Rangjung, on the left bank of the Gamri Chhu, approximately 16 kilometres from Trashigang. [1] The monastery was built in 1990 by Garab Rinpoche. Austrian influence in the area has also funded a hydroelectric plant. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Pommaret, Francoise (2006). Bhutan Himalayan Mountains Kingdom (5th ed.). Odyssey Books and Guides. p. 267.