Nakhar Lhakhang Renovation
By Khenpo Rigzin Wangchuk on 2009-08-21, 01:39:00 AM - Projects - Permalink
Nakhar, under Zhemgang Dzongkhag is a rural community village with 70 households, approximately 2000 population density.
The village has never been introduced to urban facilities of light and road links. People live on subsistence farming and people there share common health and educational services with neighboring village Tsheldang.
Nakhar was religiously sound since 13th century while laws and order were not even into existence. The time with no king and country, the victim lower people became the slave and the powerful people enjoy the luxury living. One of those was the Nakhar Dung, the leader of his region.
Behind those huge bars, Nakhar Dung was a religious minded leader. It is believed that the founder of Nakhar Lhakhang was Nakhar Dung during 13th century though the true date of building was never known to anyone.
Basically Nakhar Dung was from one of the son of King Trisong Detsen lineage from Bumthang, Tamshing. He was a great follower of Peling tradition lineage; he brought and spread Peling tradition in Nakhar.
It is one of the oldest existing Lhakhang that has come through many generations as a blessing in disguise to people in Nakhar. The Lhakhang is a medium sized Bhutanese traditional structured house. It has Buddha and Guru Statues and gold painted Buddhist scriptures (SERGHI LEGBUM) and many more important relics.
The Lhakhang went through numerous external renovations. Today with time Nakhar Lhakhang grew old and couldn’t withstand further. It is saddening to go by and h
ave a glance inside. Lhakhang is under worse condition with every Thangka painting wiped out. No guarantee it could exist after two or more decades if things goes unchanged.Basically what I intend here is come forward and lets us render our valuable help to bring up renovation activities in Nakhar Lhakhang. Even your small contribution is going to make a vast difference and creates own virtues in future. The expanses include both inner and outer wall renovation and painting, purchasing basic rituals items and many more.
To revive Buddhist teaching in this rural area, it is essential to improve the wellbeing of the Lhakhang. Do seize this opportunity to become a supporter and gain enormous merits for others’ sake.
Countless thanks for your generosity and kindness from entire fraternity of Orgyen Choeling Monastery. We all will pray for your long life and success everyday.
MAY THE BLESSINGS OF THE THREE JEWELS ALWAYS BE WITH YOU.