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	Its foundation is attributed to [[Naropa]] (956-1041 CE), who was a celebrated Indian Buddhist yogi, [[mysticism\|mystic]] and [[monk]] from the renowned [[Vikramshila University]] in [[Bihar]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.buddhist-temples.com/buddhist-monastery/ladakh/zongkul.html\|title=Zongkul Monastery - Zongkul Monastery Ladakh - Zongkhul Gompa Leh Ladakh}}</ref> He is said to have meditated in one of the two caves around which the [[gompa]] is built and the monastery is dedicated to him. His footprint can be seen in the rock near the entrance to the lower cave.<ref>Bhasin (2008), p. 116.</ref> The gompa contains images and [[thanka]]s of famous Drukpa lamas.<ref>Rizvi (1986), pp. 253-254.</ref> Zhadpa Dorje, a famous painter and scholar created some of the frescoes on the cave walls almost 300 years ago.<ref>Bhasin (2008), p. 116.</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.buddhist-temples.com/buddhist-monastery/ladakh/zongkul.html\|title=Zongkul Monastery - Zongkul Monastery Ladakh - Zongkhul Gompa Leh Ladakh}}</ref>		Its foundation is attributed to [[Naropa]] (956-1041 CE), who was a celebrated Indian Buddhist yogi, [[mysticism\|mystic]] and [[monk]] from the renowned [[Vikramshila University]] in [[Bihar]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.buddhist-temples.com/buddhist-monastery/ladakh/zongkul.html\|title=Zongkul Monastery - Zongkul Monastery Ladakh - Zongkhul Gompa Leh Ladakh}}</ref> He is said to have meditated in one of the two caves around which the [[gompa]] is built and the monastery is dedicated to him. His footprint can be seen in the rock near the entrance to the lower cave.<ref>Bhasin (2008), p. 116.</ref> The gompa contains images and [[thanka]]s of famous Drukpa lamas.<ref>Rizvi (1986), pp. 253-254.</ref> Zhadpa Dorje, a famous painter and scholar created some of the frescoes on the cave walls almost 300 years ago.<ref>Bhasin (2008), p. 116.</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.buddhist-temples.com/buddhist-monastery/ladakh/zongkul.html\|title=Zongkul Monastery - Zongkul Monastery Ladakh - Zongkhul Gompa Leh Ladakh}}</ref>

	Impressions of Naropa's ceremonial dagger and staff are also said to be in the rocks in his meditation cave<ref>Gutschow (2004), p. 98.</ref> which attracts many pilgrims. Until about the 1960s there were some 20 resident monks, but the numbers have dropped ~~sharply in more recent times~~.<ref>Schettler (1981), p. 166.</ref>		Impressions of Naropa's ceremonial dagger and staff are also said to be in the rocks in his meditation cave<ref>Gutschow (2004), p. 98.</ref> which attracts many pilgrims. Until about the 1960s, there were some 20 resident monks, but the numbers have subsequently dropped.<ref>Schettler (1981), p. 166.</ref>

	It also contains a ~~rich~~ collection of ~~precious~~ artifacts, such as an ivory image of [[Samvara]], a crystal stupa, and texts containing spiritual songs and biographies.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.buddhist-temples.com/buddhist-monastery/ladakh/zongkul.html\|title=Zongkul Monastery - Zongkul Monastery Ladakh - Zongkhul Gompa Leh Ladakh}}</ref>		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.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.buddhist-temples.com/buddhist-monastery/ladakh/zongkul.html\|title=Zongkul Monastery - Zongkul Monastery Ladakh - Zongkhul Gompa Leh Ladakh}}</ref>

	Dzongkhul became a flourishing [[Kagyu]] meditation centre under the Zanskari yogi Ngawang Tsering (1717-1794).<ref>Gutschow (2004), p. 99.</ref>		Dzongkhul became a flourishing [[Kagyu]] meditation centre under the Zanskari yogi Ngawang Tsering (1717-1794).<ref>Gutschow (2004), p. 99.</ref>

	==Description==		==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 ~~a beautiful view~~ from the terrace.<ref>Schettler (1981), p. 166.</ref>		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.<ref>Schettler (1981), p. 166.</ref>

	==Festivals==		==Festivals==

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'''Dzongkhul Monastery''' or '''Zongkhul Gompa''' is located in the Stod Valley of [[Zanskar]] in [[Ladakh]], northern India. Like the [[Sani Monastery]], it belongs to the [[Drukpa Lineage|Drukpa]] school of [[Tibetan Buddhism]]

Dzongkhul has traditionally been home to famous [[yogin]]s. It is sited near the foot of a wide valley which leads to the pass known as the Umasi-la which joins Zanskar and [[Kishtwar]].

==History==
Its foundation is attributed to [[Naropa]] (956-1041 CE), who was a celebrated Indian Buddhist yogi, [[mysticism|mystic]] and [[monk]] from the renowned [[Vikramshila University]] in [[Bihar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.buddhist-temples.com/buddhist-monastery/ladakh/zongkul.html|title=Zongkul Monastery - Zongkul Monastery Ladakh - Zongkhul Gompa Leh Ladakh}}</ref> He is said to have meditated in one of the two caves around which the [[gompa]] is built and the monastery is dedicated to him. His footprint can be seen in the rock near the entrance to the lower cave.<ref>Bhasin (2008), p. 116.</ref> The gompa contains images and [[thanka]]s of famous Drukpa lamas.<ref>Rizvi (1986), pp. 253-254.</ref> Zhadpa Dorje, a famous painter and scholar created some of the frescoes on the cave walls almost 300 years ago.<ref>Bhasin (2008), p. 116.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.buddhist-temples.com/buddhist-monastery/ladakh/zongkul.html|title=Zongkul Monastery - Zongkul Monastery Ladakh - Zongkhul Gompa Leh Ladakh}}</ref>

Impressions of Naropa's ceremonial dagger and staff are also said to be in the rocks in his meditation cave<ref>Gutschow (2004), p. 98.</ref> which attracts many pilgrims. Until about the 1960s there were some 20 resident monks, but the numbers have dropped sharply in more recent times.<ref>Schettler (1981), p. 166.</ref>

It also contains a rich collection of precious artifacts, such as an ivory image of [[Samvara]], a crystal stupa, and texts containing spiritual songs and biographies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.buddhist-temples.com/buddhist-monastery/ladakh/zongkul.html|title=Zongkul Monastery - Zongkul Monastery Ladakh - Zongkhul Gompa Leh Ladakh}}</ref>

Dzongkhul became a flourishing [[Kagyu]] meditation centre under the Zanskari yogi Ngawang Tsering (1717-1794).<ref>Gutschow (2004), p. 99.</ref>

==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 a beautiful view from the terrace.<ref>Schettler (1981), p. 166.</ref>

==Festivals==
The Zongkhul Huchot festival on the 16th and 17th days of the fourth Tibetan month but there are no masked dances.<ref>Schettler (1981), p. 145.</ref>

==Footnotes==
{{Reflist}}

==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}}.

==External links==
* [http://www.buddhist-temples.com/buddhist-monastery/ladakh/zongkul.html Zongkul Monastery]

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