Introduction to Sangding Temple: Sangding Temple is located on the top of a steep mountain southwest of Yamdrok Yumco Lake. It belongs to the Shangpa Kagyu branch of the Kagyu Sect of Tibetan Buddhism and is an ancient temple with a history of more than 300 years. There were 80 monks and nuns in the temple in the 18th century, and nearly 200 at the beginning of this century. Since then, the number has continued to decrease. The female living Buddha Dorje Pam is considered to be the physical reappearance of Vajrayami in India, and is highly respected by believers. The temple houses the statues of Dorje Pam of all generations. physical body. The temple specializes in Vajrayana Tantra and practices Indian Yoga Tantra. When it was first built, the Sanding Temple was just a small temple. The second Dorje Pamgunga Sangmu expanded the Sanding Temple with the support of Renbengpa, the head of the Yasangwan household, the head of the Yamdrokwan household, and others. The fifth Dorje Pam Kaju Baimu repaired and expanded the Buddhist halls of Sanding Temple, and built new Buddha statues, pagodas, etc.