Large Temple of Dromton (Brom-ston Lha khang)

Location

The second largest temple in the complex, this has a floor area of over 70 sq mtr, while the portico and niche add another 42 sq mtr. The front wall has the figure of Sakyamuni flanked by Sariputra and Maha Maugdalayana. The outer walls depicts Buddha and Guardian Kings. A small portico and long passage leads to its hall. The doorway is intricately carved and the inner walls are covered with murals. It lies on the northern edge of the complex and is regarded to have been founded by Dromton, an important disciple of Atisha, durind 10th century AD.