Tamshing Lhakhang
གཏམ་ཞིང་ལྷ་ཁང
A Nyingma temple founded in 1501 by the treasure revealer Pema Lingpa. It houses Bhutan's oldest surviving murals and a legendary iron chain armor.
Tamshing Lhakhang was built personally by Pema Lingpa, Bhutan's most famous treasure revealer. The main hall contains original, unrestored ancient murals, statues he sculpted himself, and an iron chain armor weighing about 25 kg. Devotees carry it around the hall three times to purge their karmic obstacles. The temple stands across the river from Kurjey Lhakhang and can be reached by a suspension bridge, about a 15-minute walk. The hall is dimly lit and photography is prohibited. Remove your shoes before entering.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Konchogsum Lhakhang
- Kurjey Lhakhang
- Jambay Lhakhang
- Wangdicholing Palace
- Swiss Farm Bumthang
- Thangbi Lhakhang
- Jakar Dzong
- Jakar Town