Over 370-year-old choretn at Do-kha kay Goenpa in Chapcha Geog under Chhukha Dzongkhag is finally restored after it was hit by a landslide. The chorten was consecrated today. It was consecrated by Trulku Ugyen Droduel Thinley Kuenchab from Paro.
The chorten was built by Choe-Zhi Thinley Jamtsho, a descendent of Phajo Drugom Zhingpo in around 1640’s. Few years back the chorten was hit by a landslide and was damaged. However, the chorten was later restored by one of the local residents.
“It was built by our ancestors, today if we don’t restore it, it becomes like we are not aware of the religion. That’s why I thought it would be better if I restore it”, Ap Changlo, a local resident said.
Some of the villagers said the renovation of such old monument will be of great significant for future generations. They said the structure was built by their ancestors and it can be a living example for their future generations.Along with the consecration of the Chorten, a 40 bedded hostel for the monks of Do-kha Kay Goenpa was also consecrated today. The hostel is expected to benefit over seventy monks.
The construction was supported by Her Majesty the Royal Grand Mother Ashi Kesang Choeden Wangchuck. Currently there are about 32 monks in the Goenpa.
The consecration ceremony was attended by Lam Netens from Gasa and Trashigang, civil servants and the people and business community of Chapcha Geog.
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