Sankar Monastery or Sankar Gompa - Leh, India
Sankar Gompa is a subsidiary of Spitok gompa, having the same head lama. Sankar is easily visited on foot from Leh, lying as it does in Leh's suburbs. About 25 lamas of the yellow-hat sect are attached to Sankar but only a few live here permanently. Thus, it is only open to the public from 7 to 10 am and from 5 to 7 p.m. Sankar gompa is about 90 years old but is located on the site of a small temple that was built about 500 years ago.
From the street one enters the gompa's front yard. To the right are a few steps climbing up to the double doors that open onto the Dukhang or main assembly hall. The entrance porch has paintings of the Guardians of the Four Directions on either side of the entry door. On the left wall of the verandah is a Wheel of Life held by Yama, the deity that determines a person's future fate after death. The wall on the right depicts the Old Man of Long Life. In the Dukhang there is a throne opposite the entrance that is reserved for the gompa's head lama. To the left of the throne are colourful butter sculptures made by mixing butter and barley flour. Further to the left is a glass-fronted case containing the image of Yamadhaka, a fierce guardian divinity. To the right of the throne is an image of Avalokitesvara with 1,000 arms and eleven heads. The Dukhang's side walls have new paintings of various Buddhas, while various guardian divinities appear on either side of the entrance hall.
Sankar Gompa on either side of the throne seat are doors entering into a small chapel behind. This room has a central image of Tsong-kha-pa, founder of the yellow-hat sect of Buddhism and his two chief disciples. Below the disciples are images of Sakyamuni (the Historical Buddha) on either side of Tsong-kha-pa. To the left is an image of Avalokitesvara, with 1,000 arms and eleven heads (nine Bodhisattva heads, one head angry at the suffering in the world and a Buddha head on top). To the right is a case containing numerous Tibetan bronzes. Against the right wall is a White Guardian, and a mandala of Amchi (the Buddha of Medicine).
Exiting the Dukhang, turn left, go through a door and up one flight of steps. Immediately on the leftis a door leading into a small inner courtyard. The walls of this courtyard are painted with the Tibetan calendar (resembling a large chessboard) and murals depicting the proper way for lamas to live. A mural across the top of one side of the courtyard shows Sakyamuni in the middle, flanked by his two chief disciples. On the far right of the mural is Tsong-kha-pa and on the far left is Atisa, an Indian Buddhist and great teacher of Buddhism in Tibet.
Diagonally opposite the door leading to this courtyard is the entrance to the Dukar Lha-khang, a small temple devoted to the deity Dukar. The main image is a very imposing statue of Dukar, inset with turquoise and shown with 1,000 arms, 1,000 feet, 1,000 heads and 100,000 eyes. Numerous bangle bracelets have been left as offerings by women devotees at the feet of this deity. To the left of Dukar is a case containing various bronze images.
On the right is a statue of Maitreya (the Buddha of the Future) and another case of bronze statues. Directly over the front porch of the gompa is the Kandshur, the 108 volumes of Buddha's teachings and images of the Three Buddhas - Sakyamuni (the Past Buddha), the Present Buddha and Maitreya (the Future Buddha).
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Sankar Monastery in Leh, Ladakh - India
Sankar Gompa is a subsidiary of Spitok gompa, having the same head lama. Sankar is easily visited on foot from Leh, lying as it does in Leh's suburbs. About 25 lamas of the yellow-hat sect are attached to Sankar but only a few live here permanently. Thus, it is only open to the public from 7 to 10 am and from 5 to 7 p.m. Sankar gompa is about 90 years old but is located on the site of a small temple that was built about 500 years ago.
From the street one enters the gompa's front yard. To the right are a few steps climbing up to the double doors that open onto the Dukhang or main assembly hall. The entrance porch has paintings of the Guardians of the Four Directions on either side of the entry door. On the left wall of the verandah is a Wheel of Life held by Yama, the deity that determines a person's future fate after death. The wall on the right depicts the Old Man of Long Life. In the Dukhang there is a throne opposite the entrance that is reserved for the gompa's head lama. To the left of the throne are colourful butter sculptures made by mixing butter and barley flour. Further to the left is a glass-fronted case containing the image of Yamadhaka, a fierce guardian divinity. To the right of the throne is an image of Avalokitesvara with 1,000 arms and eleven heads. The Dukhang's side walls have new paintings of various Buddhas, while various guardian divinities appear on either side of the entrance hall.
Sankar Gompa on either side of the throne seat are doors entering into a small chapel behind. This room has a central image of Tsong-kha-pa, founder of the yellow-hat sect of Buddhism and his two chief disciples. Below the disciples are images of Sakyamuni (the Historical Buddha) on either side of Tsong-kha-pa. To the left is an image of Avalokitesvara, with 1,000 arms and eleven heads (nine Bodhisattva heads, one head angry at the suffering in the world and a Buddha head on top). To the right is a case containing numerous Tibetan bronzes. Against the right wall is a White Guardian, and a mandala of Amchi (the Buddha of Medicine).
Exiting the Dukhang, turn left, go through a door and up one flight of steps. Immediately on the leftis a door leading into a small inner courtyard. The walls of this courtyard are painted with the Tibetan calendar (resembling a large chessboard) and murals depicting the proper way for lamas to live. A mural across the top of one side of the courtyard shows Sakyamuni in the middle, flanked by his two chief disciples. On the far right of the mural is Tsong-kha-pa and on the far left is Atisa, an Indian Buddhist and great teacher of Buddhism in Tibet.
Diagonally opposite the door leading to this courtyard is the entrance to the Dukar Lha-khang, a small temple devoted to the deity Dukar. The main image is a very imposing statue of Dukar, inset with turquoise and shown with 1,000 arms, 1,000 feet, 1,000 heads and 100,000 eyes. Numerous bangle bracelets have been left as offerings by women devotees at the feet of this deity. To the left of Dukar is a case containing various bronze images.
On the right is a statue of Maitreya (the Buddha of the Future) and another case of bronze statues. Directly over the front porch of the gompa is the Kandshur, the 108 volumes of Buddha's teachings and images of the Three Buddhas - Sakyamuni (the Past Buddha), the Present Buddha and Maitreya (the Future Buddha).
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Sankar Gompa Monastery in Leh - Ladakh
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Sankar Gompa Leh Ladakh Kashmir Tourism Sankar Buddhist Monastery
Sankar Gompa Leh Ladakh Kashmir Tourism Sankar Buddhist Monastery
This Gompa belonging to the reformist Gelukpa sect, is a pleasant 2 km walk north of Leh. It is a subordinate monastery of Spituk and is the residence of the Kushak Bakula, the
erstwhile abbot of the Spituk Monastery. The Kushak Bakula’s residence is to the north of the complex. The monastery is well-known for its traditional architectural style.The gompa
has paintings and murals of the guardian god of the Four Quarters of Heaven, the wheel of Life, the Old Man of Longevity, Sakyamuni Buddha with his 16 sages and the 35 benevolent
Buddhas. There are images of the Buddhist deity of compassion, Avalokiteshvara and Yamantaka (God of death), the most impressive being one with a thousand heads, arms and legs.
Around 20 monks live in this Gompa. It can be reached on foot from the Leh city. The monastery can be visited in the morning and evening.The steps at the gompa go along to double
doors, which are the means to move to 'Dukhang' or the assembly hall. Three green drums coupled with a place of Gyeskos are on the right of the doors. The walls of this monastery are
illustrated with mandalas and a Tibetan calendar. Visitors can also go to guest rooms, library and the rooms of Abbot, which are upstairs.Visitors can also see there a “Wheel of Life”,
held by Yma, which is on the left wall of the archway verandah. There is a throng which is restrained for the head lama of the Gompa.Other images include those of Sakyamuni (the
Historical Buddha), Amchi (the Buddha of Medicine) and the White Guardian. It also houses a temple, which is devoted to the deity Dukar. The monastery also speaks volume about the
Kandshu, which serve as the 108 volumes of Buddha's teachings and images of three Buddha.
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Inside a Buddhist Monastery - Shankar Gompa - Leh Ladakh
Interior of Sankar Monastery, Ladakh
Sankar monastery from inside.
Sankar Monastery is the residence of the Kushok Bakula, Ladakh’s head of the Gelugpa sect or the yellow hat sect. It is around half an hour walk away from Leh, towards Khardung La Pass.
The monastery is also one among the few residential gompas in the city of Leh. Most gompas are built on hills and mountain tops but Sankar Gompa lay hidden under canopies of poplar trees and labyrinths of streets and houses. The gompa is modest and so different from many other gompas.
The interior of the gompa has many statues and old paintings on its walls. The rich heritage and culture exhibited through artforms were amazing. The first hall is known as the dukang or assembly hall. It was small but so beautifully done. I was fortunate to visit on a day when the monks were preparing for a sacrificial ritual, which took place once in a month. The younger monks were arranging the butter lamps in a beautiful symmetrical manner while the older monks prepare butter lamps at the verandah of the gompa. The dukang is small and could accommodate not more than 50 people but there are far lesser monks at the gompa. The assembly hall leads to another smaller room, adorned by photos and relics.
Sankar Gompa also has a temple dedicated to deity Dukar Lhakang on the first floor. It is also known as the inner sanctuary.
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Sankar Monastery - place belonging to the Yellow-Hat Sect of Buddhism
Sankar Gompa is a subsidiary of Spitok gompa, having the same head lama. Sankar is easily visited on foot from Leh, lying as it does in Leh's suburbs. About 25 lamas of the yellow-hat sect are attached to Sankar but only a few live here permanently. Thus, it is only open to the public from 7 to 10 am and from 5 to 7 p.m. Sankar gompa is about 90 years old but is located on the site of a small temple that was built about 500 years ago.
From the street one enters the gompa's front yard. To the right are a few steps climbing up to the double doors that open onto the Dukhang or main assembly hall. The entrance porch has paintings of the Guardians of the Four Directions on either side of the entry door. On the left wall of the verandah is a Wheel of Life held by Yama, the deity that determines a person's future fate after death. The wall on the right depicts the Old Man of Long Life. In the Dukhang there is a throne opposite the entrance that is reserved for the gompa's head lama. To the left of the throne are colourful butter sculptures made by mixing butter and barley flour. Further to the left is a glass-fronted case containing the image of Yamadhaka, a fierce guardian divinity. To the right of the throne is an image of Avalokitesvara with 1,000 arms and eleven heads. The Dukhang's side walls have new paintings of various Buddhas, while various guardian divinities appear on either side of the entrance hall.
Sankar Gompa on either side of the throne seat are doors entering into a small chapel behind. This room has a central image of Tsong-kha-pa, founder of the yellow-hat sect of Buddhism and his two chief disciples. Below the disciples are images of Sakyamuni (the Historical Buddha) on either side of Tsong-kha-pa. To the left is an image of Avalokitesvara, with 1,000 arms and eleven heads (nine Bodhisattva heads, one head angry at the suffering in the world and a Buddha head on top). To the right is a case containing numerous Tibetan bronzes. Against the right wall is a White Guardian, and a mandala of Amchi (the Buddha of Medicine).
Exiting the Dukhang, turn left, go through a door and up one flight of steps. Immediately on the leftis a door leading into a small inner courtyard. The walls of this courtyard are painted with the Tibetan calendar (resembling a large chessboard) and murals depicting the proper way for lamas to live. A mural across the top of one side of the courtyard shows Sakyamuni in the middle, flanked by his two chief disciples. On the far right of the mural is Tsong-kha-pa and on the far left is Atisa, an Indian Buddhist and great teacher of Buddhism in Tibet.
Diagonally opposite the door leading to this courtyard is the entrance to the Dukar Lha-khang, a small temple devoted to the deity Dukar. The main image is a very imposing statue of Dukar, inset with turquoise and shown with 1,000 arms, 1,000 feet, 1,000 heads and 100,000 eyes. Numerous bangle bracelets have been left as offerings by women devotees at the feet of this deity. To the left of Dukar is a case containing various bronze images.
On the right is a statue of Maitreya (the Buddha of the Future) and another case of bronze statues. Directly over the front porch of the gompa is the Kandshur, the 108 volumes of Buddha's teachings and images of the Three Buddhas - Sakyamuni (the Past Buddha), the Present Buddha and Maitreya (the Future Buddha).
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Alchi Monastery/Gompa - Oldest Buddhist Monastery @ Ladakh
Alchi Monastery or Alchi Gompa is a Buddhist monastery, known more as a monastic complex (chos-'khor) of temples in Alchi village in the Leh District, of the Indian state under the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council of Jammu and Kashmir. The complex comprises four separate settlements in the Alchi village in the lower Ladakh region with monuments dated to different periods. Of these four hamlets, Alchi monastery is said to be the oldest and most famous. It is administered by the Likir Monastery.[1][2][3]
Alchi is also part of the three villages (all in lower Ladakh region) which constitute the ‘Alchi group of monuments’; the other two villages adjoining Alchi are the Mangyu and Sumda Chun. The monuments in these three villages are stated to be of “unique style and workmanship’, but the Alchi monastic complex is the best known.[1][2]
The monastery complex was built, according to local tradition, by the great translator Guru Rinchen Zangpo between 958 and 1055. However, inscriptions in the preserved monuments ascribe it to a Tibetan noble called Kal-dan Shes-rab later in the 11th century.[2][4] Dukhang or Assembly Hall and the Main Temple (gTsug-lag-khang), which is a three-storied temple called the Sumtseg (gSum-brtsegs), are built in Kashmiri style as seen in many monasteries; the third temple is called the Manjushri Temple ('Jam-dpal lHa-khang). Chortens are also an important part of the complex.[1][2]
The artistic and spiritual details of both Buddhism and the Hindu kings of that time in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are reflected in the wall paintings in the monastery. These are some of the oldest surviving paintings in Ladakh. The complex also has huge statues of the Buddha and elaborate wood carvings and art-work comparable to the baroque style.[2][5] Shakti Maira has vividly explained the beauty of this small monastery.[6]
Evening prayers at Sankar Gompa - Ladakh 2017
Sankar Gompa in Sankar village near Leh in Ladakh - Jammu & Kashmir - India
Alchi Monastery - The wonder of India
Alchi (1020AD) - Marvel of Ladakh and Kashmir
Alchi represents the pinnacle of Trans-Himalayan art.
These magnificent wall paintings, dated between 11th – 13th century AD, are from Alchi monastery located 65 kms west of Leh. King Yeshe Od of Guge and famous scholar Rinchen Zangpo have built 108 monasteries in Tibetan region. Out of these 3 temples were believed to be created in one night – Sumda, Mangyu and Alchi.
The Sumtseg, a three storied building is one of the most outstanding artistic creations in Kashmir. It houses 3 colossal statues of Bodhisattvas. The sculpture of Avalokiteshwara stands 4m high and his dhoti is filled with miniature paintings of palaces, temples and royal life. The Alchi murals combine the best of Kashmiri and Tibetian art and provide a rare glimpse of the peaceful coexistence of Buddhism and Shaivaism traditions in Kashmir. It is remarkable that the stone colors used don’t show any sign of fading and glows even after 1000 years.
The tallest sculpture of Maitreya stands 5m tall and his dhoti is depicted with 50 roundels showing various episodes of Buddha Shakyamuni. The important paintings show the birth of Price Siddhartha at Lumbini gardens, the young prince undergoing penance, attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, preaching to 5 companions at Sarnath and images of Akshobhaya Buddha. They are breathtakingly beautiful and real.
The third giant sculpture of orange hue is that of Manjushri. There are 84 mahasiddhas depicted on his dhoti in chequered squares. On the upper storey above the head of Manjushri is the painting of standing Tara with 8 hands. On the right hand wall of Sumtseg, there are 1000 miniature paintings of Manjushri painted in 5 colours. The central icon is the 4-armed golden Manjushri holding a sword and a book decorated with intricate gold work.
This iconic painting of the Lady of Alchi is that of Shyama Tara seated in a sun disc. Note this style of painting where the almond shaped eyes is projected beyond the outline of the face, a style perfected earlier in Ellora and Ajanta.
Alchi represents the pinnacle of trans-Himalayan art where beauty and divinity reaches the exquisite levels of Ajanta and South Indian Temples.
What differentiates Alchi from other imposing hill top monasteries in Ladakh is that it is small and built in the valley with flat roofs. It’s status as a backwater possibly saved it from being destroyed in the many Mughal and Dogra wars.
The cold dry desert of Ladakh has helped preserve the beautiful paintings. However recent rains resulting from climate changes are causing massive destruction to the mud walls & wooden ceilings. Negligence arising out of infighting between monks and ASI is preventing proper restoration work.
Visit Alchi before it is too late and lost forever in the wheels of time.
How to reach - Alchi can be reached from Leh (66Kms) or Srinagar - Kargil (383Kms). Stay near Alchi or Lamayaru and plan a visit to Alchi and Likir Monasteries.
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Hemis Festival at Hemis Monastery Leh Ladakh
The annual Hemis Festival is held in Hemis Monastery at Leh to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava.
Namgyal Tsemo Monastery,Leh,India.
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Beautiful Places to Visit in Ladakh #1 Hemis Monastery, Leh
Hemis Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery (gompa) of the Drukpa Lineage, located in Hemis, Ladakh, India. Situated 45 km from Leh, the monastery was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. Hemis Gompa is the largest monastery in Ladakh. The massive architural structure of Hemis Monastery is unique and represents a distinct style of architecture from the other important monasteries of Ladakh.
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Thiksey Monastery Vlog, Leh City, Jammu & Kashmir, India My Ladakh tour vlog #4
Thiksey monastery- Leh city has few of the best tourist attractions of ladakh and this is one of them. Located just few minutes’ drive (19 kms) from centre of the leh city in the village known as thiksey. This monastery is on height of aprox 12,000 fts above sea level on the hill just adjacent to the Indus river. You can see a superbly done Buddhist art, statue, stupa and painted walls. It has 50 ft Maitrey Buddha statue inside. Outside view of the monastery is really beautiful. It is the largest structure in middle of ladakh. It has Buddha statue, tara temple, assembly hall, lamokhang temple. I would strongly recommend to visit this monastery and for sure for them who love to know more and more about Buddhism.
Puja at Sankar Gompa
A one man puja operated mainly for tourists, it seems, in Sankar Gompa near Leh, Ladakh
Hemis monastery & Shey palace..Going around Leh city - Episode #10 - Ladakh Diaries 2018
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After Pangong, we returned to Leh and decided to go to some places nearby Leh! Our first destination for the day was Hemis Monastry, which is one of ancient Monastry of Ladakh, was established in 1630. It is located in a mountain around 45 kms from Leh town! After having lunch at Hemis restaurant and cafe in the Monastry we headed to Shey Palace, which is the royal palace of the Ladakh monarchs which is about 15 kms from Leh town! Shey Palace is an ancient palace and a Gompa!
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Stakna Monastery Near Leh - A Distant Scenic View, Ladakh
Stakna Monastery located 25 km from Leh with Indus river flowing and hills around make a lovely scene.
Ruins at Basgo Monastery, Leh, Ladakh
The mud-brick fortress of Basgo Gompa is perched high in the hills of Ladakh, between the Himalaya and Karakoram mountain ranges in northern India. The citadel and the three temples located within its rammed earth walls were built by Tibetan king Grags-pa-‘bum and his descendants in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries A.D. The Chamchung, Chamba Lakhang, and Serzang temples, located on a man-made mound in the center of the complex, are dedicated to the Maitreya Buddha—the fifth incarnation of Sakyamuni. The temple façades are brightly painted and their interior walls are covered with murals depicting vignettes from the life of Buddha and portraits of the temples’ benefactors. The largest of the three structures holds a 14-meter-high, gilded statue of the Maitreya Buddha. The surrounding population, including the occupants of the nearby Hemis monastery, continues to use the temples for ceremonies and holidays. Despite regular repairs made by the community, the temples faced significant structural challenges by the end of the twentieth century.
Basgo Gompa (Maitreya temples) was included on the 2000 World Monuments Watch to draw attention to the conservation needs of the complex. Water had infiltrated the main temple through cracks in its roof, causing damage to the statues, murals, and floor. The local community was fiercely committed to the preservation of the site, but lacked the financial means to address the problems. Although small donations subsidized emergency stabilization measures, more funding and technical assistance was required for a complete restoration. The temples were included again on the World Monuments Watch in 2002 and secured funds to address the conservation and training issues at the site. With additional help from the New Delhi-based Namgyal Institute for Research of Ladakhi Art and Culture, conservation began in earnest at Basgo Gompa. By the end of 2004, the two smaller shrines had been completely preserved and were functional once more. The roof of the main temple was repaired, its murals were consolidated and restored, and a proper retaining wall was erected around the perimeter.
Though much of Basgo Gompa fortress has deteriorated over the last four centuries since its construction, the three temples it protects have withstood the test of time. The Maitreya temples at Basgo Gompa are the oldest surviving religious structures of their kind, dedicated to the Buddha of the future. Although they exist in the stark, barren landscape of the Himalayas, they are still actively used and loved by the surrounding population. The nearby monastic community and the local lay people are equally dedicated to the repair and long-term preservation of these sixteenth- and seventeenth-century buildings. Today, the temples continue to perform their religious function with the improved conditions of their foundations, façades, and interior decoration.
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Namgyal Tsemo Monastery - Leh Ladakh
Namgyal Tsemo Monastery was founded in 15th century, 1430AD. It was founded by the king Tashi Namgyal and that's why the monastery has been named Namgyal Tsemo Gompa.The king Tashi Namgyal was the devotee of Buddhism. It is situated on the top hill and well-known for its three-storey high solid gold idol of Maitrieya Buddha. The environment around namgyal tsemo gompa leh looks very attractive due to flowing of the Indus river,views of surrounding,cold blowing air and the snowcapped peaks of Zanskar range. It boasts of a rich group of some ancient manuscripts and wall paintings. About the infrastructure of the namgyal tsemo monastery,gompa contain an assembly hall some statues of Buddhas,temples with frescoes,paintings.
The temples are opened during morning and evening time.After the temple door is opened,a monk from the Sankar Gompa enters inside the temple in order to attend the butter-lamps in front of the images.
Namgyal monastery is also prominent for its one-storey high statues of Manjushri.andAvalokitesvara.Along the hilly areas,one of the gompa which is known as Shankar gompa is situated that is associated with namgyal tsemo monastery. One of the major attraction palace is Namgyal Tsemo palace which is nine story high.One can really imagine for the beautiful and surrounding view which can be seen from the Namgyal Tsemo palace. The best time to visit the Namgyal monastery is in between June and September because there is no heavy snowfall at this time. It is very difficult for the visitors to come and visit the monasteries excluding these months.