Spectacular Spiti | Episode 7: Sarkhang - The Golden Temple
Today the duo travel to the oldest monaestries in Spiti Valley. Lhalung Gompa.
“Lhalun” means Land of Gods and Lhalung Devta is the head deity of all the Gods of the region.
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LiDAR - Golden Temple of Lalung
The village of Lalung, located along the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh in northern India, is the site of the historically significant Buddhist Golden Temple.
Together with the Institute of Architectural Theory, History of Art and Cultural Studies at TU Graz, the Engineering Geology group at TU Graz constructed 3D laser scan (LiDAR) models of the impressive gilded wooden carvings bedecking the walls of the Golden Temple of Lalung. This video is a fly-through of a true color point cloud of the main Serkhang. Field survey was performed with the Riegl LMS Z620 terrestrial laser scanner.
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Temple interiors of Tabo monastery
Dhankar Gompa is a Gompa - a Buddhist temple in the district of Lahaul and Spiti in India. It is situated at an elevation of 3,894 metres (12,774 feet) in the Spiti Valley between the towns of Kaza and Tabo. The complex is built on a 1000-foot (300-metre) high spur overlooking the confluence of the Spiti and Pin Rivers - one of the world's most spectacular settings for a gompa. Dhang or dang means cliff, and kar or khar means fort. Hence Dhangkar means fort on a cliff.
Dhankar, like Key Monastery and Tangyud Monastery in Spiti, and Thiktse, Likir and Rangdum monasteries in Ladakh, was built as a fort monastery on the Central Tibetan pattern. It was reported to have had 90 monks in 1855.
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INDIA TRAVEL Series 1-10 New Delhi Varanasi Jaipur Amritsar Kalka Shimla Kalpa Nako Tabo Kaza Manali
INDIA TRAVEL Series 1-10 New Delhi Varanasi Jaipur Amritsar Kalka Shimla Kalpa Spiti Valley Nako Tabo Kaza Manali
Travel to some cities in central and northern India from June to August 2016. A trip to India is always an adventure. The most interesting thing is in this journey: the Ganges and the cremation in Varanasi, the elephants in Jaipur, Golden Temple in Amritsar, Kalka-Shimla Railway and the beautiful mountains of Spiti Valley in the Himalayas. Still think about traveling to India? Do not think. Buy tickets. Trains, planes, buses, auto rickshaws and bicycles for a long time waiting for you. Do not delay your india trip. And I want to go again.
The Namdroling Nyingmapa Tibetan Monastery and Golden Temple near Kushalnagar, Karnataka,India
In my recent visit to Coorg, I discovered that Coorg has a little Tibet in it.In fact it is one of the largest settlements of Tibetans in India .Very colourful and serene, the Tibetan settlement is near a place called Kushalnagar in Coorg. Kushalnagar will take you around 4-5 hours to reach by road if you are driving from Bengaluru.
I found out from Wikipedia that The Namdroling Nyingmapa Monastery happens to be the largest teaching centre of Nyingmapa in the World.Here is the glimpse into the beautiful Golden temple in the monastery complex.
HIMALAYAS: THE UNTOUCHED PARADISE-Nako & Tabo Monasteries: Bharat Darshan: exploring the unexplored
In this show of our documentary travelogue on Doordarshan, Bharat Darshan: exploring the unexplored, Sukhnidhey Films (sukhnidhey.com), takes you to the highest mountains in the world, the Himalayas.
Continuing our journey from Nako where in we arrived and explored the Nako Lake in the previous episode (Watch it here: we now set out to explore another of Nako's delight: the ancient historical Buddhist Monastery of Nako. This monastery was built in the first half of the 11th century A.D. by Lochen Rinchen Zangpo, also known as The Great Translator, Ratan Bhadra.
The monastery is spread over a very small area. We also spot several ancient Stupas in the monastery complex, which commemorate the sites of burial of religious objects and the remains of monks. These Stupas are considered great centers of energy; and are consequently great sites for meditation. It has has four chapels; we explore them one by one. The first of these is the Gia-Pag-Paih-Lhakang chamber, which houses some very exquisite ancient wall paintings: frescoes. These depict the Buddhist Gods and Goddesses, and events from the life of the Buddha.
These amazing frescoes are a reflection of the great cultural heritage of Buddhism in India, the country of its very origin. We also enter the Prayer Hall, in which are recited the prayers by the monks staying here; there are a variety of drums and traditional Buddhist musical instruments housed in the prayer hall. We speak to the chief monk of the monastery, Mr. Rajpal, who briefs us on the traditions and the importance of the Nako Gompa.
We next head to another monastery complex nearby, built chiefly out of wood. There are depictions of Tara Devi and other Buddhist monks in this Gompa. The new monastery houses a beautiful idol of Lord Buddha which imparts immense peace to the worshipers.
We continue our journey, heading to our next stop, Tabo, situated at 10,760 feet.
We soon enter the Spiti valley, leaving behind Kinnaur, as we drive further along the road. The roads are extremely curvy, slender, and dangerous! And yes, with the Spiti river flowing alongside into the valley all along. Spiti is also called the Cold Desert, since it primarily comprises of snow covered peaks which are mostly barren, devoid of all vegetation.
Another distinguishing and extremely remarkable feature of the Spiti valley is the phenomenol sculpting of the barren Himalayan peaks and mountains by nature. The mountains here exhibit some of the most exquisite, naturally carved patterns, which seem as though delicately carved by wind and other natural forces. An extraordinary creation on nature's canvas is what Spiti is.
An important point along the journey is Samdo, at 9974 feet. At Samdo lies a check-post, where all vehicles are examined for security reasons. Permits are required to travel further along into the territory. We reach Hurling, where the roads are very landslide prone, with stones frequently rolling down mountain slopes onto the roads. If it were not for the strong steel fences along the slopes designed to stop falling stones from reaching the road; driving here would have been unimaginable!
In Hurling are located huge Apple Orchards, wherein takes place the cultivation of the famous Himachal apples, for which Himachal Pradesh is known worldwide. Amidst the Spitian cold desert, the lush green orchards are a pleasure to watch.
Further into the journey, the mountain slopes undergo a radical transformation: the slopes are now laden with loose, uncoupled, grainy sand, which deeply resonates with the desert like nature of the Spiti valley. A few water springs and high waterfalls are what keep the valley alive.
The sand of the Spiti valley is by no means a mirage; it is a reminder of that ancient period, when, millions of years ago, the whole Himalayan region was covered with ocean waters.
We finally reach Tabo; this being a very small Himalayan town with a population of just 400 individuals. In Tabo is situated a Buddhist monastery, which is the most ancient monastery in India which is still operational. Tabo Monastery has a number of Stupas and monastery chambers which are home to some of the most ancient and exquisite Buddhist frescoes in the whole world.
We explore the chambers one by one, such as the Mystic Mandala temple, the Golden temple, etc; and speak to the local monks. The Bodhisattva Maitreya temple houses an immense, 9.5 feet tall idol of Lord Buddha.
The entrance is adorned by magnificent carving, much similar to that found outside Hindu temples. The monastery is special in that it is a Mandala monastery; housing Mandalas, the latter being spiritual energy centers. There are only 4 such monasteries in the world, at Tabo, Ladakh, Sikkim, and Tibet.
We explore the Kalchakra Stupa, which was built by the 14th Dalai Lama. The influence of Hindu architectural style is evident, the Stupa having Kichakas on the outer wall.
Colourful prayer flags flutter in complex of Tabo Monastery, Himachal Pradesh
Colourful prayer flags flutter in the complex of Tabo monastery in Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. See the Barron Himalaya in the background.
A historic treasure of India and a heaven in its own right, the Tabo Gompa, or Buddhist monastery is second in importance only to the Tholing Gompa in Tibet. It was developed as an advanced centre for Buddhist learning and to preserve the Buddhist legacy. The monastery complex comprises 9 temples, 23 chortens, a monk's chamber, and an extension that houses the nun's chamber. Some temples in the complex are regarded as earlier construction, while another group belongs to a later period. The temples in the first group include The Temple of the Enlightened Gods, The Golden Temple, The Mystic Mandala Temple/Initiation Temple, The Bodhisattva Maitreya Temple, and The Temple of Dromton.
Those included in the second group are The Chamber of Picture Treasures, The Large Temple of Dromton, The Mahakala Vajra Bhairava Temple, and The White Temple. The monastery is located on a flat ground and spread over an area of 6300 Sq meters in Tabo village, which is about 46 kms from Kaza. The tourists can stay in Tabo village as it has many small hotels as well as home stays along with eating options that give tourists a more relaxing and comfortable stay.
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The Mystic Mandala Temple or Initiation Temple dKyil-kHor- khang, Tabo Monastery in Himachal Pradesh
Tabo monastery is located in the Tabo village of Spiti valley in Himachal Pradesh. Prayer flags and Stupas can be seen in the monastery complex. The monastery complex holds 9 temples, 23 chortens, a monk's chamber and an extension that houses the nuns chamber. The Mystic Mandala Temple or Initiation Temple dKyil-kHor- khang is one of the 9 temples in Tabo Monastery.
The wall facing door has a huge painting of Vairocana who is surrounded by eight Bodhisattvas. Mystic Mandalas cover the other areas. Here the initiation to monkhood takes place.
A monk prays at the he Mystic Mandala Temple or Initiation Temple dKyil-kHor- khang.
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Today From Golden Temple Amritsar 29 March
Tabo new monastery
A new monastery built in Tabo. Colourful Tibetan flags wavering and tourist are seen resting under the umrella.
The Tabo Monastery located on desolate, flat ground with an area of 6300 sq m, enclosed by a high boundary wall built with mud brick. During 1981-83, a new Du-khang (assembly hall) was built on the south -east of Chos-Khor for the Kalachakra teachings (a process of initiation and rejuvenation) from His Holiness the XIV the Dalai Lama of Tibet in 1983 and 1996.
The monastery temples house a priceless collection of manuscripts and thangkas (Buddhist scroll paintings), historical, exquisite statues in stuccos, frescos and murals depicting tales from the Mahayana Buddhist Pantheon. Every inch of wall is covered with fine paintings in astonishingly well-preserved condition.
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Mysore Buddhist Golden Temple
Tabo Monastery : Ajanta of the Himalayas in Spiti Valley
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Dhankar monastery in Tabo valley, Spiti
Dhankar Gompa is a Gompa - a Buddhist temple in the district of Lahaul and Spiti in India. It is situated at an elevation of 3,894 metres (12,774 feet) in the Spiti Valley between the towns of Kaza and Tabo. The complex is built on a 1000-foot (300-metre) high spur overlooking the confluence of the Spiti and Pin Rivers - one of the world's most spectacular settings for a gompa. Dhang or dang means cliff, and kar or khar means fort. Hence Dhangkar means fort on a cliff.
Dhankar, like Key Monastery and Tangyud Monastery in Spiti, and Thiktse, Likir and Rangdum monasteries in Ladakh, was built as a fort monastery on the Central Tibetan pattern. It was reported to have had 90 monks in 1855.
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Trip to Tabo - Lahaul Spiti - Unforgettable Himachal Pradesh - Incredible India
There are a few hotels in Tabo, of which the Banjara Camps retreat is the most luxurious. The temperatures here plummet at night. There are other hotels and hostels like Dekit Norphel Tiger Den Restaurant,Tashi Gangsar, Menthok Dumra at Tabo, including the monastery's own guest houses.
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TABO Monastery in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh | Spiti Expedition | Ghumakad Foodie
Tabo Monastery is located in the Tabo village of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It was founded in 996 CE in the Tibetan year of the Fire Ape by the Tibetan Buddhist lotsawa (translator) Rinchen Zangpo (Mahauru Ramabhadra), on behalf of the king of western Himalayan Kingdom of Guge, Yeshe. Tabo is noted for being the oldest continuously operating Buddhist enclave in both India and the Himalayas. A large number of frescoes displayed on its walls depict tales from the Buddhist pantheon.] There are many priceless collections of thankas (scroll paintings), manuscripts, well-preserved statues, frescos and extensive murals which cover almost every wall. The monastery is in need of refurbishing as the wooden structures are aging and the thanka scroll paintings are fading. After the earthquake of 1975, the monastery was rebuilt, and in 1983 a new Du-kang or Assembly Hall was constructed. It is here that the 14th Dalai Lama held the Kalachakra ceremonies in 1983 and 1996.The monastery is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as a national historic treasure of India.
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Theravada Buddhist Temple Tour
Theravāda (/ˌtɛrəˈvɑːdə/; Pāli, lit. School of the Elders)[1][2] is the most ancient branch of extant Buddhism today[1][2] and the one that preserved their version of the teachings of Gautama Buddha in the Pāli Canon.[1][2] The Pāli Canon is the only complete Buddhist canon which survives in a classical Indian language, Pāli, which serves as both sacred language[2] and lingua franca of Theravāda Buddhism.[3] For more than a millennium, Theravāda has focused on preserving the dhamma as preserved in its texts[web 1] and it tends to be very conservative with regard to matters of doctrine and monastic discipline.[4] Since the 19th century, meditation practice has been re-introduced and has become popular with a lay audience, both in traditional Theravada countries and in the west.[web 1]
As a distinct school of early Buddhism, Theravāda Buddhism developed in Burma and subsequently spread to the rest of Southeast Asia. It is the dominant form of religion in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand and is practiced by minority groups in India, Bangladesh, China, Nepal and Vietnam. In addition, the diaspora of all of these groups as well as converts around the world practice Theravāda Buddhism. Contemporary expressions include Buddhist modernism, the Vipassana movement and the Thai Forest Tradition.
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Highlights of Tabo to Dhankar & Lalung Drive HD - Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh 2014 Memories – Vid 14
On first day of May, a 31 km journey from Tabo ( 10,700’ ) situated on a large tableland to Dhankar ( 12,774’ ) on mountain slope through road overlooking the Spiti Valley was a transition in topography. After little more than an hour drive we are almost at the Spiti valley elevation and view the confluence of Spiti and Pin river. The astounding view of the valley while ascending the height in slow speed, last 4 km stretch of breath-taking landscape, possibly best among all Spiti valley drives. Being early summer, snow splattered hills in back drop add dimension to the landscape. Though our night halt was at Dhankar, a 5 km drive to Lalung village ( 12,000’ ) for sight-seeing was for the asking. After some distance of Spiti valley view, we passed through a stretch of road located above the snow-line, at this time of the year. Seated in car, the pristine white snow on the right side was at a hand picking distance. On left side the snow-scape would not get any better as the summer progresses and snow starts melting and feeding the Spiti river. The Lalung village situated on hill slope had the Gompa situated at a small climbing distance from car parking area. The return trip was completed in good time to reach Dhankar at 4 pm for night stay at Tanzin Guest House.
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