Jambay Lhakhang

Buddhist temple

Culture

Photo: Arian Zwegers

About

The Jampa Temple or Temple of Maitreya is located in Bumthang in Bhutan and is said to be one of the 108 temples built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in 659 CE on a single day, to pin down an ogress to earth forever.

Location

Jambay Lhakhang, Bumthng, Bhutan

27.57536°N90.73353°E


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