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History
Chokyi Gaytsho Institue also known as Dzongsar Shedra of Deothang under Samdrup Jongkhar district in Bhutan is unique in many ways. Initially, it was started as a tiny temple known as zhithro Lhakhang (ཞི་ཁྲོ་ལྷ་ཁང་།) was built by the Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse's maternal grandfather, the late Lama Sonam Zangpo. Later, it was renovated for over ten-years and finally, the reconstructed was completed in 2015. It is believed that while adhering to a time-tested traditional program, the monastery is a testing ground for some of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpochoe's most forward-thinking innovations in monastic education.

CGI Shedra is located above the Bangtsho, Deothang, and it is a notable attraction for the travelers. Also, it is an active monastery upholding the practice lineage of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, including annual Drupchens based on Khandro Sangdu, Pema Tseyi Nyingthik, Vima Ladrub, Minling Dorsem and Phagma Nyyingtik and other practices. One of the practices about Deothang Shedra is, its commitment to the environment and the community through its collaboration with Lhomon Education and the Samdrup Jongkhar Initiative (SJI). Furthermore, the monastery is one of the first to advocate a Zero Waste policy, encouraging the community to reconsider the habit of offering packaged biscuits and snacks, instead putting great value on traditional weavings, home-churned butter and organic vegetables.

Rinpochoe named Drubgyud Tenzin Rinpoche, the incarnation of Lama Sonam Zangpo, as the head of the monastery in 2015. At Rinpoche's request, Drubgyud Tenzin Rinpoche brought numerous curriculums and interactive to  Shedra for the benefit of monks. Importantly, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s vision is to have a body of socially engaged, educated monks who are informed and involved in the world around them.