Wolfgang's photos with the keyword: Ta Dzong

Higher yet on the mountainside is a large watchtower, called "Ta Dzong", to guard the dzong from enemies.

Many monasteries in Bhutan have large fixed metal or wooden wheels set side by side in a row. Passersby can turn the entire row of wheels simply by sliding their hands over each one. The most commonly used mantra in prayer wheels is Om Mani Padme Hum. This mantra is prayer that invites the compassion of Chenrezig the embodiment of compassion.

Overlooking the Rinpung Dzong it was built in 1951 as a watch tower, unlike the rectangular shape of the Dzongs, Ta Dzong is Round, more like parts of an European castle. From 1967 the Dzong was re-established as the National Museum and holds fascinating collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, and many others.