The Archive of Tshelingkhor Temple, like many monastic repositories, holds an extensive collection of sacred scriptures. Among its most treasured works are the handwritten manuscripts of the Seven Treasuries, the commentary on the Guhyagarbha Tantra titled Dispelling the Darkness of the Ten Directions, and the Trilogy of Rest from Longchenpa’s writings. The collection includes both manuscripts and block prints, inscribed in Uchen and Ume scripts with black ink on cream-colored Bhutanese handmade paper. Notably, it also contains a volume of golden scripture. Organized in the traditional poti style, the texts are preserved in various volumes of different sizes and formats. As sacred relics, these texts are carefully preserved within Tshelingkhor Temple. Stored on traditional bookshelves, each volume is meticulously wrapped in layers of protective cloth and secured between wooden boards, fastened with string. These preservation practices embody the deep reverence and meticulous care dedicated to safeguarding these spiritual treasures.
Extent: 1 collection of manuscripts containing 94 volumes.
Custodial history: There is no specific system of arrangement in the Tshelingkhor Archive. However, the collection has been classified into two main categories: Longchenpa’s works and miscellaneous texts.
Arrangement: There is no specific system of arrangement in the Tshelingkhor Archive. However, the collection has been classified into two main categories: Longchenpa’s works and miscellaneous texts.
Author(s)/Creator(s): Among the archive’s collections, the Seven Treasuries, the commentary on the Guhyagarbha Tantra titled Dispelling the Darkness of the Ten Directions, and the Trilogy of Rest from the works of Longchen Rabjam are believed to have been created during the time of Rinchen Dorji. The remaining manuscripts in the collection were created by various individuals at different times, spanning from the 18th to the 20th century.
