In the seventh century, Tibet was ruled by King Songsten Gompo, who, in his attempt to suppress a demoness, who was against Buddhist teachings is credited with building 108 temples. According to the recorded texts recorded in 12th century and later, two such temples fall within Bhutanese territory and one is Kichu Lhakhang in Paro with Jow as the main statue .

The Ugyen Pelri Palace is situated in a secluded wooded compound just below the Rinpung Dzong on a flat piece of land beside the Pachu.

Tenzin Norbu who was the 4th descendant of Drubthog Chekarwa bore two children, son Pow Dorji and daughter Dechhogma in Tibet. Pow Dorji became a learned saint, who was educated by Lhatshun Chhoki Jamtsho. On the other hand, the daughter Dechhogma gave birth to two sons, namely Chhogyel Norbu and Tenpa who grew up to be popular saints, under Lam Ngawang Chhogyel.

During the period of the 9th ‘Rabjung’, a Tibetan reincarnate, Trulku Gyeltshen Pel, disciple of Gyalwa Gyeltshenpa, began his journey from Baeyul (in Tibet) to Bhutan to follow the prophesy of Lord Buddha.

GORINA KUEN NANG YOESER LHAKHANG