The current main assembly hall, or Tsogchen, had been completely gutted at the time of research as part of a huge renovation project. Things were due to return to normal from 2015.
The main inner shrine, the Ütse, has a central statue of Jampai Dorje, an unusual amalgam of the gods Jampelyang (Manjushri), Chana Dorje (Vajrapani) and Chenresig (Avalokiteshvara). To the left is an ancient thangka of Drölma that, according to the resident monks, was brought here by Atisha himself. A wooden box beside the altar holds the giant molar of Sangye Wösong, the Buddha before Sakyamuni.
To the left of the Ütse entrance are some interesting photos of the monastery that date to 1948. To the right of the entrance is a picture of the current Reting Rinpoche and a footprint and photo of the fifth Reting Rinpoche. In front of the entrance is a platform used for creating sand mandalas. Behind the Ütse is a storeroom stuffed with Tantric drums and Buddha statues.
As you leave the chapel look for a second hall to your right. The hall contains a gold chörten with the remains of the sixth Reting Rinpoche. Lining the back wall are statues of all six previous Reting Rinpoches. The metal box in the right corner holds a giant thangka (known as a thongdrol ), unveiled once a year.
