The village’s name is Gongphu, in Trong Gewog, Zhemgang dzongkhag; originally it was called Gomphu, a high meditation place. It is believed to be the place where Guru Padmasambhava meditated in a cave near the village. The temple is thought to be one of the oldest in the region, it was started by Beyul Lama called Shakya Ozer.
The village community sponsors all the social and cultural events at the temple. The lay practitioners and sometimes monks of Gangtey Tulku Rinpoche perform the rituals in the temple. Village people sponsor a yearly Tsechu and various practices to bring merit and to benefit the living and the dead.
Starting in 2021 twice per month Tsokhor offerings are made.