Tamdrin Nye in Thimphu (pronounced wrongly as Tandin Nye), situated at an elevation of about 2600 mtrs. is one such pilgrimage site that is connected by road and lies not far from the city. It is one of the most sacred spots discovered by Khandro Yeshe Tsogyal as per the prophetic instruction of Guru Rinpoche.

According to a local account, Khandro Yeshe Tsogyal spent 13 years in meditation at this place. Several imprints of Khandro Yeshe Tsogyal and other celestial beings seen on the rocks bear witness to this. Later, Guru Rinpoche blessed this place and concealed many ter (spiritual treasures). Some of these treasures had already been discovered by Terton Drukda Dorji in 17th century, and some are yet to be discovered. Thus, Tamdrin Nye is equally rich and sacred as any place of pilgrimage blessed by Guru Rinpoche and Khandro Yeshe Tsogyal. It is both holy and hilly countryside near the capital city.

According to Lam Dorji, the statue was scluptured by Desi Tshewang Tenzin, a disciple of Lama Marpa. Lama Marpa - the great Buddhist master and the root guru of a famous yogi Milarepa. Legend has it that the statue of Guru Rinpoche did speak in the past and thus is known as Guru Seungjoenma meaning, the Guru who spoke.