Sangchhen Dorji Lhendrup Nunnery

Sangchchen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery is a large temple complex located on a ridge in Talo village of Punakha. The drive itself is scenic and passes through the beautiful Talo village. The temple houses a religious learning and meditation center for the nuns, as well vocational training such as embroidery, tailoring, statue making, and the famous thangka painting. There is a majestic bronze statue of a height of 14 foot Avalokiteshwara.  The statue is also considered as one of the biggest statues in the country made by the unique handwork of many local Bhutanese artisans.

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