Edited by Kunzang Choden and Dolma C. Roder
With contributions from Francoise Pommaret, Pierre Pichard, Kunzang Choden and Ugyen Rinzin.
History/Culture/Architecture
This book features articles, reflections, architectural diagrams, and photographs and images about Ogyencholing manor in Bumthang Bhutan. Ogyencholing manor was established in the 15th century, and was historically an important political, economic and religious center. Today, it remains a site of cultural heritage. In this book Francoise Pommaret locates Ogyencholing in the regional historical context, while Pierre Pichard provides rich details about the manor’s traditional architecture, and members of the Ogyencholing family share their memories and personal experiences of growing up and living there.