Rinpung Dzong

For Rinpung in other contexts, see Rinpungpa and Rinbung County.

Rinpung Dzong
Rinpung Dzong
Rinpung Dzong, Paro.
Religion
AffiliationTibetan Buddhism
SectDrukpa Lineage of Kagyu
FestivalsTsechu, in 2nd lunar month
Location
LocationParo, Bhutan
Rinpung Dzong is located in Bhutan
Rinpung Dzong
Location within Bhutan
Geographic coordinates27°25′36″N 89°25′23.89″E / 27.42667°N 89.4233028°E / 27.42667; 89.4233028
Architecture
StyleBhutanese Dzong
FounderDrung Drung Gyal
Date established15th century
Also known as Paro Dzong
view of Rinpung Dzong from Tenchen Choeling Nunnery

Rinpung Dzong, sometimes referred to as Paro Dzong, is a large dzong - Buddhist monastery and fortress - of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school in Paro District, Bhutan. It houses the district Monastic Body as well as government administrative offices of Paro Dzongkhag. It is listed as a tentative site in Bhutan's Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion.