Journal · Bumthang
Konchogsum Lhakhang
The temple of the three jewels, a few minutes' walk from Tamshing: very old in its foundations, new in its walls.
The story
Konchogsum, also called Tsilung, is said by the saint Pema Lingpa to go back to the 8th century. In February 2010 a fire badly damaged it. It was rebuilt, and the new temple and monastery were consecrated in November 2014.
Look for
The main statue of Vairocana, with Guru Rinpoche and Chenrezig beside it, and paintings of Pema Lingpa and the great teacher Longchenpa.
Before you go
Walk here from Tamshing on the same visit. It is a short path between the two temples.
Sources
Checked October 2026. Where sources disagree, we say so or leave the detail out. Opening times and rules change, so your guide confirms on the day.