Ragoe Ne

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Why is this monastery called Ragoe Ney? Well, let me tell you. Ragoe Ney is a sacred place. This site was blessed by Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century. The name Ragoe Ney actually comes from a fascinating story about a statue of Guru Sungjoen. The statue was meant to be placed at Goen Tshephu Ney. Despite their best efforts, the people couldn’t move it. Deciding to dismantle it for easier transport, they were surprised when the statue declared its true home to be in Paro, not Punakha! The statue was brought to Paro Jela Dzong but its final destination remained a mystery. Then, a vulture took flight, carrying the statue to a spot below this very monastery, placing it on a flat rock. Shortly after, a goat, yes, a goat, carried the statue to where it stands today. This unusual journey led to the Lhakhang being named “Ragoe”, a tribute to the goat who fulfilled the destiny of the statue. By the way, Guru Sungjoen, the very same statue, is still a revered relic within Ragoe Guru Lhakhang. It’s said that the statue even spoke during its journey, guiding its carriers along the rocky path.

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