त्सुग्लाग्खंग
This is the two storeyed temple nearby the private residence of the Dalai Lama. The unique thing about the temple is that it has been built without cutting off any tree. Infact, the trunks of deodar which form the columns of the temple are still growing. These are safeguarded by the adjustable iron rings. The presiding deity of the temple is a nine feet gilded image of Buddha that rises from a lotus seat. Apart from this, there are also gilded images of Padmasambhava and Avalokiteshvara. These are around 12 feet tall and face towards Tibet. The latter image is believed to belong to the seventh century. It was at that time installed by King Songtsen Gompa in the main temple at Lhasa. However, because of Chinese invasion, the image was damaged a lot. It later found its way to India.
Today, the temple is the beginning and end destination for Buddhist coming to Mc Leodganj. However, even standing quietly at any point in the temple is an experience for there are magnificent views of the mountain.
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