Namgyal Tsemo Monastery

Namgyal Tsemo Monastery or Namgyal Tsemo Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Leh district, Ladakh, northern India.[1] Founded in 1430 by King Tashi Namgyal of Ladakh, it has a three-story high gold statue of Maitreya Buddha and ancient manuscripts and frescoes.[1] It is situated near the Tsemo Castle.

Namgyal Tsemo Monastery
Namgyal Tsemo Monastery
Religion
AffiliationTibetan Buddhism
SectGelug
Location
LocationLeh district, Ladakh, India
CountryIndia
Location within India
Geographic coordinates34°10′3″N 77°35′24″E
Architecture
FounderTashi Namgyal

Footnotes

  1. "Namgyal Tsemo Gompa". Buddhist-temples.com. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
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