Dzongkhul Monastery
| Dzongkhul Monastery | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Sect | Kagyu |
| Deity | Naropa |
| Location | |
| Location | Stod Valley, Zanskar, Ladakh, India |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Naropa |
| Date established | 10th or 11th century |
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Dzongkhul Monastery or Zongkhul Gompa is located 30 km northwest of
Dzongkhul has traditionally been home to famous
History
Its foundation is attributed to
Impressions of Naropa's ceremonial dagger and staff are also said to be in the rocks in his meditation cave[6] which attracts many pilgrims. Until about the 1960s, there were some 20 resident monks, but the numbers have subsequently dropped.[7]
It also contains a collection of religious artifacts, such as an ivory image of Samvara, a crystal stupa, and texts containing spiritual songs and biographies.[8]
Dzongkhul became a flourishing Kagyu meditation centre under the Zanskari yogi Ngawang Tsering (1717-1794).[9]
Description
Dzongkhul is in a south-western side valley of the Bardur River. It is built directly on a rock wall with two caves behind. In front are about 10 stone houses which tend to blend in with the surrounding rocks from a distance. About 10 minutes' walk from the gompa is a high viewing spot similar to the one at Hemis Monastery with views from the terrace.[10]
Festivals
The Zongkhul Huchot festival on the 16th and 17th days of the
See also
Footnotes
- ^ "Zongkul Monastery - Zongkul Monastery Ladakh - Zongkhul Gompa Leh Ladakh".
- ^ Bhasin (2008), p. 116.
- ^ Rizvi (1986), pp. 253-254.
- ^ Bhasin (2008), p. 116.
- ^ "Zongkul Monastery - Zongkul Monastery Ladakh - Zongkhul Gompa Leh Ladakh".
- ^ Gutschow (2004), p. 98.
- ^ Schettler (1981), p. 166.
- ^ "Zongkul Monastery - Zongkul Monastery Ladakh - Zongkhul Gompa Leh Ladakh".
- ^ Gutschow (2004), p. 99.
- ^ Schettler (1981), p. 166.
- ^ Schettler (1981), p. 145.
References
- Bhasin, Sanjeev Kumar. (2008). Amazing land Ladakh: places, people, and culture. Indus Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-7387-186-3.
- Gutschow, Kim (2004). Being a Buddhist Nun: The Struggle for Enlightenment in the Himalayas. Harvard University Press. ISBN
978-0674012875.
- Rizvi, Janet. 1998. Ladakh, Crossroads of High Asia. Oxford University Press. 1st edition 1963. 2nd revised edition 1996. 3rd impression 2001. ISBN 0-19-564546-4.
- Schettler, Margaret & Rolf (1981). Kashmir, Ladakh & Zanskar. Lonely Planet Publications. South Yarra, Victoria, Australia. ISBN 0-908086-21-0.