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Paro Dzong

Paro comes into view, dominated by its fortress-monastery
Paro comes into view, dominated by its fortress-monastery
Rinpung Dzong, more commonly referred to as the Paro Dzong
Rinpung Dzong, more commonly referred to as the Paro Dzong
Rinpung Dzong on the north bank of the Paro River
Rinpung Dzong on the north bank of the Paro River
Paro Dzong
Paro Dzong
Paro Dzong
Paro Dzong
The Rinpung Dzong was built ca. 1645 on the site of an older monastery
The Rinpung Dzong was built ca. 1645 on the site of an older monastery
Paro Dzong
Paro Dzong
Paro Dzong and the river
Paro Dzong and the river
Paro Dzong from the bridge to the west of the town center
Paro Dzong from the bridge to the west of the town center
Looking down of Paro Dzong from the National Museum of Bhutan, a former watchtower
Looking down of Paro Dzong from the National Museum of Bhutan, a former watchtower
The gilded roof of the utse (central tower) looking over the rice fields south of the river
The gilded roof of the utse (central tower) looking over the rice fields south of the river
Paro Dzong seen from above
Paro Dzong seen from above
Utse (Central Tower) of Paro Dzong
Utse (Central Tower) of Paro Dzong
Paro Dzong with its large central tower
Paro Dzong with its large central tower
View of the Paro Valley with Rinpung Dzong and the Paro Airport
View of the Paro Valley with Rinpung Dzong and the Paro Airport
Paro Dzong often gives air travelers their first impression of Bhutan
Paro Dzong often gives air travelers their first impression of Bhutan
Rinpung Dzong, Paro
Rinpung Dzong, Paro
The central tower (utse) rising above Paro Dzong
The central tower (utse) rising above Paro Dzong
The main entrance reached by a defensive bridge on the north side
The main entrance reached by a defensive bridge on the north side
The north side of Paro Dzong
The north side of Paro Dzong
Paro Dzong
Paro Dzong
Monks on the steps of Paro Dzong
Monks on the steps of Paro Dzong
Another monastic building next to Paro Dzong
Another monastic building next to Paro Dzong
Dennis, Paro Dzong
Dennis, Paro Dzong
A young novice monk in a hurry
A young novice monk in a hurry
Dog hanging around the entrance of Paro Dzong
Dog hanging around the entrance of Paro Dzong
Thunder Dragon - the symbol of Bhutan
Thunder Dragon - the symbol of Bhutan
The main entrance to Paro Dzong protected by dragons
The main entrance to Paro Dzong protected by dragons
Bhutanese Thunder Dragon
Bhutanese Thunder Dragon
Thunder Dragon, Paro Dzong
Thunder Dragon, Paro Dzong
Mural - Yulkhorsung, Guardian King of the East, white with lute
Mural - Yulkhorsung, Guardian King of the East, white with lute
Mural - Phagkepo, Guardian King of the South, blue with a sword
Mural - Phagkepo, Guardian King of the South, blue with a sword
Mural - Chenmizang, Guardian King of the West, red with chosen and snake
Mural - Chenmizang, Guardian King of the West, red with chosen and snake
Mural - Namthosey, Guardian King of the North, yellow with mongoose and a banner of victory
Mural - Namthosey, Guardian King of the North, yellow with mongoose and a banner of victory
Wheel of Deluded Existence (Wheel of Life), Paro Dzong
Wheel of Deluded Existence (Wheel of Life), Paro Dzong
Mara, the God of Deception and Dissolution, holds the wheel in his claws - the crown of skulls symbolizing inevitable death
Mara, the God of Deception and Dissolution, holds the wheel in his claws - the crown of skulls symbolizing inevitable death
At the top, the Realm of the Devas, celestial gods
At the top, the Realm of the Devas, celestial gods
Wheel of Life - The Realm of Asuras, the jealous demigods and titans. The wishing tree links their realm to that of the gods
Wheel of Life - The Realm of Asuras, the jealous demigods and titans. The wishing tree links their realm to that of the gods
Wheel of Life - The Realm of Pretas, the Hungry Ghosts - always wanting, never satisfied
Wheel of Life - The Realm of Pretas, the Hungry Ghosts - always wanting, never satisfied
At the bottom, the Realm of Hell, characterized by suffering
At the bottom, the Realm of Hell, characterized by suffering
Wheel of Life - detail of the torments of Hell
Wheel of Life - detail of the torments of Hell
Wheel of Life - The Realm of Animals
Wheel of Life - The Realm of Animals
Wheel of Life - The Realm of Mankind
Wheel of Life - The Realm of Mankind
On the left of the inner circle, the righteous ascending while on the opposite side, the hell-bound descend
On the left of the inner circle, the righteous ascending while on the opposite side, the hell-bound descend
Paro Dzong - mural of the symbols of Long Life
Paro Dzong - mural of the symbols of Long Life
Thunpa Punzhi - the Four Harmonious Friends
Thunpa Punzhi - the Four Harmonious Friends
Paro Dzong - tiger on a chain
Paro Dzong - tiger on a chain
Paro Dzong - bull on a rope
Paro Dzong - bull on a rope
Door to the Dyt Hall, Paro Dzong
Door to the Dyt Hall, Paro Dzong
The 8-spoked Khorlo, or Wheel of Life
The 8-spoked Khorlo, or Wheel of Life
Detail of the woodwork and painting of Paro Dzong
Detail of the woodwork and painting of Paro Dzong
Wooden beams and supports, Paro Dzong
Wooden beams and supports, Paro Dzong
The Utse (Central Tower) of Paro Dzong
The Utse (Central Tower) of Paro Dzong
The Utse (Central Tower) of Paro Dzong
The Utse (Central Tower) of Paro Dzong
Mural - Tiger on a Chain, Paro Dzong
Mural - Tiger on a Chain, Paro Dzong
Mural - Bull on a rope, Paro Dzong
Mural - Bull on a rope, Paro Dzong
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Bhutan2009 2695.jpg
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Bhutan2009 2697.jpg
Monks passing through the courtyard, Paro Dzong
Monks passing through the courtyard, Paro Dzong
From the upper gallery, Paro Dzong
From the upper gallery, Paro Dzong
Dennis with two young monks, Paro Dzong
Dennis with two young monks, Paro Dzong
Dennis with two young monks, Paro Dzong
Dennis with two young monks, Paro Dzong
Me and Monks, Paro Dzong
Me and Monks, Paro Dzong
View from Rinpung Dzong looking towards the town center of Paro
View from Rinpung Dzong looking towards the town center of Paro
Looking out the window overlooking the Paro River
Looking out the window overlooking the Paro River
Pennant flag, Paro Dzong
Pennant flag, Paro Dzong
Central Tower, Paro Dzong
Central Tower, Paro Dzong
Monk selling trinkets to tourists
Monk selling trinkets to tourists
Monk shop, Paro Dzong
Monk shop, Paro Dzong
Tandin Dorji hanging out of Paro Dzong
Tandin Dorji hanging out of Paro Dzong
Bell in the courtyard of Paro Dzong
Bell in the courtyard of Paro Dzong
Central Tower, Paro Dzong
Central Tower, Paro Dzong
Another version of the Wheel of Life, Paro Dzong
Another version of the Wheel of Life, Paro Dzong
Always strive to stay in the top half of the Wheel of Life
Always strive to stay in the top half of the Wheel of Life
Best to avoid the bottom half of the Wheel of Life
Best to avoid the bottom half of the Wheel of Life
Guardian Kings with Enlightened Beings
Guardian Kings with Enlightened Beings
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Bhutan2009 2728.jpg
Older monks at Paro Dzong
Older monks at Paro Dzong
Monk texting, Paro Dzong
Monk texting, Paro Dzong
Tandin describing the Auspicious Symbols, Paro Dzong
Tandin describing the Auspicious Symbols, Paro Dzong
An odd pillar beside Paro Dzong
An odd pillar beside Paro Dzong
Dennis with some local ladies on the path from Paro Dzong to the river
Dennis with some local ladies on the path from Paro Dzong to the river
Paro Dzong's south face
Paro Dzong's south face
Paro Dzong's south face
Paro Dzong's south face
Central Tower of Paro Dzong
Central Tower of Paro Dzong
All Bhutanese visitors must wear National Dress including Kabney and Rachung to visit the Dzong or National Museum
All Bhutanese visitors must wear National Dress including Kabney and Rachung to visit the Dzong or National Museum
Tower Bridge across the Paro River at the foot of Rinpung Dzong
Tower Bridge across the Paro River at the foot of Rinpung Dzong
Dennis and the cantilevered bridge at Paro Dzong
Dennis and the cantilevered bridge at Paro Dzong
Cantilevered Bridge, Paro Dzong
Cantilevered Bridge, Paro Dzong
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Bhutan2009 2749.jpg
Avalokiteshvara - the Vision of Selflessness
Avalokiteshvara - the Vision of Selflessness
View of Rinpung Dzong from the old Cantilevered Bridge
View of Rinpung Dzong from the old Cantilevered Bridge
Guru Rinpoche, Paro Bridge
Guru Rinpoche, Paro Bridge
Sakyamuni, the Historic Buddha, Paro Bridge
Sakyamuni, the Historic Buddha, Paro Bridge
Paro Dzong at night
Paro Dzong at night
Paro Dzong at night
Paro Dzong at night
Dennis on a night visit to Paro Dzong
Dennis on a night visit to Paro Dzong
Town of Paro at night, from the hillside near Paro Dzong
Town of Paro at night, from the hillside near Paro Dzong
Paro Dzong at night
Paro Dzong at night
Paro Dzong at night
Paro Dzong at night
The moon tries to break through the clouds above the lights of Paro
The moon tries to break through the clouds above the lights of Paro