HIMALAYA: BHUTAN: Takstang Monastery - The Tiger's Nest

Paro Taktsang (Taktsang Palphug Monastery - also known as The Tiger's Nest) is a a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex, located on a cliffside of the upper Paro valley, in Bhutan. A temple complex was first built here in 1692, around the cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated in the 8th century. Padmasambhava is credited with introducing Buddhism to Bhutan and is the tutelary deity of the country. Today, Paro Taktsang is the best known of the thirteen taktsang or {quote}tiger lair{quote} caves in which he meditated. Takstang has become the cultural icon of Bhutan. Nikon FM2, 50mm, Fuji Velvia
Takstang Monastery - The Tiger's Nest

Paro Taktsang (Taktsang Palphug Monastery - also known as The Tiger's Nest) is a a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex, located on a cliffside of the upper Paro valley, in Bhutan. A temple complex was first built here in 1692, around the cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated in the 8th century. Padmasambhava is credited with introducing Buddhism to Bhutan and is the tutelary deity of the country. Today, Paro Taktsang is the best known of the thirteen taktsang or "tiger lair" caves in which he meditated.  

Takstang has become the cultural icon of Bhutan.  

Nikon FM2, 50mm, Fuji Velvia