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{{Short description|Buddhist monastery in northern India}} | {{Short description|Buddhist monastery in northern India}} | ||
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{{Use Indian English|date=February 2017}} | {{Use Indian English|date=February 2017}} | ||
{{Infobox Tibetan Buddhist monastery | {{Infobox Tibetan Buddhist monastery | ||
|name =Stongdey Monastery | |name =Stongdey Monastery | ||
|image = | |image = Below View Stongdey Gompa Zanskar Jun24 A7CR 00962.jpg | ||
|image size = | |image size = | ||
|caption = | |caption = Stongdey Gompa from the Nimmu-Padum road | ||
|alt = | |alt = | ||
|map_type = India Ladakh | |map_type = India Ladakh | ||
|coordinates = {{coord|33|31|9.34|N|76|59|17.59|E|type:landmark_region:IN-JK|display=inline,title}} | |coordinates = {{coord|33|31|9.34|N|76|59|17.59|E|type:landmark_region:IN-JK|display=inline,title}} | ||
|map_caption = Location | |map_caption = Location <!-- Comment -->within India | ||
|location= [[Zanskar]] River Valley, [[Ladakh]], [[India]] | |location= [[Zanskar]] River Valley, [[Ladakh]], [[India]] | ||
|founded_by =[[Marpa Lotsawa|Lama Lhodak Marpa Choski Lodos]] | |founded_by =[[Marpa Lotsawa|Lama Lhodak Marpa Choski Lodos]] | ||
|sect =[[Gelug]] | |sect =[[Gelug]] | ||
|dedicated_to = [[Je Tsongkhapa]] | |dedicated_to = [[Je Tsongkhapa]] | ||
|head_lama = | |head_lama = | ||
|architecture = | |architecture = | ||
|festivals= | |festivals= | ||
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{{ | [[File:08IN1106 sunset concert on the gompa roof.jpg|left|thumb|Sunset concert on the gompa roof]] | ||
'''Stongdey Monastery''', often written '''Stongde''', '''Stongday''', '''Tonday''' or '''Thonde''', is a flourishing [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] monastery in [[Zanskar]], [[Ladakh]], northern [[India]], approximately {{cvt|18|km|mi|abbr=on}} northeast of [[Padum]], on the [[Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road#Nimmu terminus to Padum|road to Nimmu]].<ref name="Temples">{{cite web|url=http://www.buddhist-temples.com/buddhist-monastery/ladakh/stongde.html|title= Stongdey Monastery|publisher=Buddhist-temples.com|access-date=20 October 2009}}</ref> The monastery is located on a hillock overlooking the village of [[Stongdey]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 August 2024 |title=Tourism > Tourist Places > Zanskar |url=https://kargil.nic.in/tourist-place/zanskar/ |access-date=31 August 2024 |website=LAHDCK – Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil}}</ref> | |||
The gompa was founded in 1052 by [[Naropa]]'s disciple, the famous translator Lama [[Marpa Lotsawa]] (1012-1097). It was taken over by the [[Gelugpa]] about four centuries later and became dedicated to [[Je Tsongkhapa]].<ref name="Temples"/><ref name="Rizvi 1996, p. 255">Rizvi (1996), p. 255.</ref> | |||
It is the second largest monastic institution in Zanskar, with a community of about 60 [[Gelukpa]] [[Bhikkhu|monks]].<ref name="Temples"/> Every year the [[Gustor Festival]] is held on the 28th and 29th day in the eleventh month of the [[Tibetan calendar]]. | |||
There are seven temples in all. The Tshogs-khang is decorated with exquisite painting including some with deities on a black background outlined in gold.<ref name="Rizvi 1996, p. 255"/> | |||
==See also== | |||
{{Tibetan Buddhism}} | |||
* [[All Ladakh Gonpa Association#List|List of buddhist monasteries in Ladakh]] | |||
* [[Geography of Ladakh]] | |||
* [[Tourism in Ladakh]] | |||
* [[World Monuments Fund]] | |||
==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== | ||
{{Commons category}} | |||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Janet Rizvi. (1996). ''Ladakh: Crossroads of High Asia''. Second Edition. Oxford University Press, Delhi. {{ISBN|0-19-564546-4}}. | * Janet Rizvi. (1996). ''Ladakh: Crossroads of High Asia''. Second Edition. Oxford University Press, Delhi. {{ISBN|0-19-564546-4}}. | ||
* Schettler, Margaret & Rolf (1981). ''Kashmir, Ladakh & Zanskar.'' Lonely Planet Publications. South Yarra, Victoria, Australia. {{ISBN|0-908086-21-0}}. | * Schettler, Margaret & Rolf (1981). ''Kashmir, Ladakh & Zanskar.'' Lonely Planet Publications. South Yarra, Victoria, Australia. {{ISBN|0-908086-21-0}}. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh}} | {{Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh}} | ||
[[Category:Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh]] | [[Category:Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh]] | ||
[[Category:Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and temples in India]] | |||
[[Category:Gelug monasteries and temples]] | [[Category:Gelug monasteries and temples]] | ||
[[Category:1052 establishments in Asia]] | [[Category:1052 establishments in Asia]] | ||
[[Category:11th-century establishments in India]] | [[Category:11th-century establishments in India]] | ||
{{India-Tibetan-Buddhism-monastery-stub}} | |||
{{Ladakh-stub}} | |||
Revision as of 09:11, 7 November 2025
| Stongdey Monastery | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Sect | Gelug |
| Deity | Je Tsongkhapa |
| Location | |
| Location | Zanskar River Valley, Ladakh, India |
  Location <!-- Comment -->within India | |
| Coordinates | 33°31′9.34″N 76°59′17.59″E / 33.5192611°N 76.9882194°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Lama Lhodak Marpa Choski Lodos |
Stongdey Monastery, often written Stongde, Stongday, Tonday or Thonde, is a flourishing Buddhist monastery in Zanskar, Ladakh, northern India, approximately 18 km (11 mi) northeast of Padum, on the road to Nimmu.<ref name="Temples">"Stongdey Monastery". Buddhist-temples.com. Retrieved 20 October 2009.</ref> The monastery is located on a hillock overlooking the village of Stongdey.<ref>"Tourism > Tourist Places > Zanskar". LAHDCK – Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.</ref>
The gompa was founded in 1052 by Naropa's disciple, the famous translator Lama Marpa Lotsawa (1012-1097). It was taken over by the Gelugpa about four centuries later and became dedicated to Je Tsongkhapa.<ref name="Temples"/><ref name="Rizvi 1996, p. 255">Rizvi (1996), p. 255.</ref>
It is the second largest monastic institution in Zanskar, with a community of about 60 Gelukpa monks.<ref name="Temples"/> Every year the Gustor Festival is held on the 28th and 29th day in the eleventh month of the Tibetan calendar.
There are seven temples in all. The Tshogs-khang is decorated with exquisite painting including some with deities on a black background outlined in gold.<ref name="Rizvi 1996, p. 255"/>
See also
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References
- Janet Rizvi. (1996). Ladakh: Crossroads of High Asia. Second Edition. Oxford University Press, Delhi. ISBN 0-19-564546-4.
- Schettler, Margaret & Rolf (1981). Kashmir, Ladakh & Zanskar. Lonely Planet Publications. South Yarra, Victoria, Australia. ISBN 0-908086-21-0.
