Tamshing Lhakhang

Tamshing Lhakhang was founded by one of the foremost of those Treasure Revelers, Tertoen Pema Lingpa, the year 1501AD. Later, the temple became the seat of the successive Sungtruls or Speech Reincarnations of Tertoen Pema Lingpa. The armory in the temple, also cast by Tertoen Pema Lingpa, is a testimony of the saint’s renowned skill as a black-smith. Inside this temple, once also comes across the beautiful wall paintings by Pema Lingpa, and the throne that he built. The Tamshing Phola Choeda Festival takes place on the 10th day of the 8th Bhutanese month at this temple.