 About 20 kms from Leh, Thiksey is an imposing monastery and one of
the finest example of Ladakhi architecture.
This Gompa is situated on the top of
the hill and part of Gelukpa order, the disciple of Jangon Tsongkhapa,
Sherab Zangpo of stod, first built the temple of Stagmo Lakchung at
the top of Stagmo Lakchung at the top of the Thiksey valley. Then
Paldan Sherab nephew of Sherb Zangpo, founded Thiksey monastery.
The 12 storey monastery
complex contains numerous stupas, statues, thankas, wall paintings,
swords and a large pillar engraved with the Buddha's teachings,there are sacred shrines and a many precious objects to be seen.
The successive reincarnation of the Skyabje Khampo Ringpoche act
as incharge of the monastery. Thiksey gustor (festival) held from
17th to 19th day of the 12th month. The
main prayer hall has a 15 mt high seated Buddha figure,There are chance to see prayer
in the early morning.
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