Shechen Orgyen Chodzong Nunnery
Sisina Shechen Nunnery
Shechen Orgyen Chodzong Nunnery is situated in a secluded area known as Sissinang, south of Thimphu, along the route to Paro. It was the first monastic center established by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche after his departure from Tibet. He offered numerous significant teachings there, and the temple’s beautiful frescoes were painted according to his instructions.
Today, over one hundred nuns, primarily Bhutanese, live, meditate, and study at the nunnery under the guidance of Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche and Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche.
Near Shechen Orgyen Chodzong Nunnery
More to see around Thimphu.
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Restaurants
Ambient Cafe
A relaxed café above the city square with coffee, salads, sandwiches, hummus and vegan cakes. A good choice for vegetarians or a light lunch.
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Restaurants
Babesa Village Restaurant
Only traditional Bhutanese food, from ema datshi and sikam paa to jaju soup, served in an old rammed-earth farmhouse on the city's southern edge.
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Museums & Institutions
Bhutan Postal Museum
The museum features images that chronicle this journey, along with rare artifacts and Bhutan’s unique stamps, highlighting the nation's rich traditions and cultural heritage.
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Temples & Monasteries
Buddha Dordenma
Great Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue located on Kuensel Phodrang ridge overlooking the city.
