Upholds Bhutan’s sacred Buddhist traditions, teachings, and spiritual heritage.
Preserves Bhutan’s Buddhist heritage.
Overview
The Central Monastic Body of Bhutan (Zhung Dratshang) is the country’s principal
religious institution, entrusted with the preservation, protection, and advancement of
6 the Buddha Dharma and Bhutan’s profound spiritual, cultural, and traditional heritage.Grounded in the profound teachings and sacred traditions of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage and inspired by the enduring legacy of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the Zhung Dratshang has, for generations, served as a cornerstone of Bhutan’s religious and cultural identity.
Our Mission
To preserve and advance Buddha Dharma by nurturing a learned and disciplined Sangha, promoting Buddhist education and practice, safeguarding Bhutan’s sacred heritage, and providing spiritual guidance that fosters compassion, ethics, cultural continuity, and harmony.
Our Vision
To be a spiritually eminent monastic institution that preserves Buddha Dharma, nurtures a disciplined Sangha, safeguards Bhutan’s sacred heritage, and inspires wisdom, compassion, and ethical living for generations to come.
About Zhung Dratshang
Zhung Dratshang, also known as the Central Monastic Body of Bhutan, is the central institution responsible for preserving, practicing, and promoting the Buddhist spiritual and cultural traditions of the country. Rooted in Bhutan’s Drukpa Kagyu heritage, it plays an important role in maintaining religious teachings, sacred rituals, monastic discipline, and Bhutan’s living Buddhist heritage.
History
The Zhung Dratshang (Central Monastic Body) is one of the oldest and most enduring religious institutions of Bhutan.
Role & Responsiblity
The Je Khenpo is the spiritual head of Bhutan, the Chief Abbot of the Central Monastic Body of Bhutan.
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