Samye Chimpu Hermitage

The Samye Chimpu is located 15kms from the east of Samye monastery. The beautiful scenery of this area is mentioned in the “Padmakathang Scripture” The life story of Padmasambhava . As follows: The native place of Chimpu is like a full bloom lotus. The outer aspect of Chimpu manifests as a lotus in full bloom. The inner aspect is like the three doors of liberation of Dorje Palmo . The secret aspect represents the secret lotus ( bhka) of Dorje Palmo. The summit of the mountain is a precious banner ,located at the navel of the rocky mountain is the famous cave Tramar Kiutsang inside which self-arising Mandela appears on the rock. More than 300 Yogis are practicing tetras in the mountain.