Buddhism was started in Bhutan in 1213 by Sonam Kagyu Drikung Shipu
Sakyamuni Statue 51,5m high (including the base is around 102 meters high). There was a prophecy that if it was built it would bring world peace. The site to construct was chosen according to a place where there was previously a temple (possibly of Dorje Lingpa). When they started excavation they found a Sakyamuni Buddha statue hidden by Guru Rinpoche. Excavation started in 2004 last year of reign of the 4th king)
Samarzinkha Drana Guru’S Ney
Guru Rinpoche and Yeshe Tsogyal meditated here for a few months. It is said Guru Rinpoche subdued evil spirits here whom had been harming the locals at that time