Accordingly, the landlord donated this land for constructing a gonpa. In the
main Altar one can see a flat stone bearing one footprint and a hand print of Phaya lama. Phaya lama whose actual name is
unknown, was a hreat lama from Tibet. He is said to have stayed in this Gonpa
for some years. The name Phaya was given to him by the locals since he
spent most of his time meditating in a cave situated at a ravine near Rumtek.
This lama was said tohave subdued many evil spirits in areas surrounding Sang
and Rumtek. Presently, the lamas with the financial assistance from Government,
are erecting a new monastery just below the old one in the name and style of ‘Karmadubgyu
Chokhorling Gonpa’. It also functions all the major ceremonies throughout
the year. |