This prayer hall, situated in the northeast of Phyang, is owned by the Gasha family. Dating back to the 14th/15th century A.D., the Lakhang features numerous beautiful paintings, including a depiction of Garuda. At the base of this painting is a row of what appears to be donors who contributed to the construction of the Lakhang (Pic 2 to 4). The names are listed as follows:
- Pho co Skyid sring mo Rgyos
- Ang (or perhaps Ar) Od ma
- Cho Khri Gtsug lde (identified as King, Lachen Khri Gtsug lde)
- Cho Ar Bum lde
- Cho Ar Rgyal lde
- Cho Ar Btsan (identified as the most important figure by Erberto Lo Bue)
- Ama Cho Cho Mutup
- Cho Cho See Jon
- Tundup Gyagar
- Cho Cho Sandup Gyalmo
- Cho Cho Achun Chang
- Cho Cho Ubad
- Cho Cho Spalzin Chomo
For further information please refer to: Erberto Lo Bue's work titled "THE GURU LHA KHANG AT PHYI DBANG: A MID-15TH CENTURY TEMPLE IN CENTRAL LADAKH."
Ka Nurbu of Gasha family with Ven Zangbo le, Lopon of Phyang Gompa
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