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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 | 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 | 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 | 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== | ||