Ringphu lhakhang is a privately owned lhakhang. According to Chophel (2021), it was founded by lam Tandin Jamtsho in 1929 when he returned from Tibet after practicing Buddhism. He was a true disciple of Guru Shacha Thupa. He built Ringphu lhakhang as his residence and to multiply his followers so that Buddhism can flourish. It is believed the blessing from the lhakhang, helps them to protect their cattle from wolves and wild predators. The statues were all built by the founder himself from clay.