Royal Bhutan Monastery

The Royal Bhutan Monastery is a Bhutanese Buddhist monastery located in Bodh Gaya, Gaya District, Bihar, near the Mahabodhi Temple complex. Built by the Kingdom of Bhutan, it is notable for its traditional Bhutanese architecture, intricate clay carvings and murals depicting the life of the Buddha. The monastery houses a large bronze statue of Lord Buddha and serves as an important pilgrimage and cultural centre for Bhutanese devotees and international visitors.

Visitors can expect a traditionally built Bhutanese temple complex with sloping roofs, ornate woodwork, and a peaceful courtyard. Inside the main prayer hall is a large 7-foot bronze statue of Lord Buddha, wall murals and clay carvings illustrating Buddhist teachings. The surroundings are quiet and well-maintained, with space for meditation and circumambulation. The monastery is located among other international monasteries within walking distance of the Mahabodhi Temple.

The monastery was built by the Government and people of Bhutan as part of the international monasteries established around Bodh Gaya, the site of Buddha's enlightenment. Constructed in recent decades, it reflects Bhutan's commitment to preserving and promoting Vajrayana Buddhism and serves Bhutanese pilgrims visiting the sacred site.

The monastery represents Bhutanese Vajrayana Buddhist tradition and culture. It showcases Bhutanese art, architecture and craftsmanship, houses sacred images and murals of the Buddha's life, and functions as a spiritual and cultural centre for meditation, prayers and religious gatherings for devotees and visitors.