Norbu Gyaltshen from Tsangchuthanma village in Martshala gewog, Samdrup Jongkhar narrates how he became a lay monk in the village. Under the guidance of various teachers in the village, he received a traditional monastic education. After completing his studies, he returned to his village, following his master’s wish for him to fill in the post in the village. He also did three-year meditation retreat known as lo sum chog sum, which means three years, three months and three days.