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The King then appoints that monk to the office of Je Khenpo [2] and in turn, ... Government of Bhutan. 2008-07-18. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-06
Buddhism is the state religion of Bhutan.According to a 2012 report by the Pew Research Center, 74.7% of the country's population practices Buddhism. [1] [2]Although the Buddhism practiced in Bhutan originated in Tibetan Buddhism, it differs significantly in its rituals, liturgy, and monastic organization. [3]
The Je Khenpo is also responsible for many important liturgical and religious duties nationwide. The sitting Je Khenpo is also formally the leader of the southern branch of the Drukpa Kagyu sect, which is part of the Kagyu tradition of Himalayan Buddhism. Aside from the King of Bhutan, only the Je Khenpo may don a saffron kabney. [3]
Bhutan is a Buddhist country culturally, socially, politically, and constitutionally, and Buddhism plays a vital role in the cultural and spiritual heritage of the nation. [ 3 ] The official religion in Bhutan is Buddhism , which is practiced by 74.7% of the population;. [ 4 ]
It has traditionally been the seat of the Druk Desi (or "Deb Raja"), the head of Bhutan's civil government, an office which has been combined with the kingship since the creation of the monarchy in 1907, and summer capital of the country. [1] In old British documents, it is known as Tassisudon. According to a 1922 traveller:
Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) – perched on a 1,200 meter cliff, this is one of Bhutan's most spectacular monasteries. Rinpung Dzong; Gomdrak Monastery; Ragoe Monastery; Dzongdrakha Monastery; Drakarpo Monastery; Chumphu Monastery; Bumdrak Monastery
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Trashigang is the largest district in Bhutan and serves as the administrative seat for the Dzongkhag and a home for the monk body. [1] It has three sub-districts and fifteen gewogs, which include Bartsham, Bidung, Kanglung, Kangpara, Khaling, Lumang, Merak, Phongmey, Radhi, Sakteng, Samkhar, Shongphu, Thrimshing, Udzorong, and Yangneer. [1]