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|map_type = India Ladakh
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|map_caption = Location <!-- Comment -->within India
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|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]]  
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[[File:08IN1106 sunset concert on the gompa roof.jpg|left|thumb|Sunset concert on the gompa roof]]
[[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]].&lt;ref name="Temples"&gt;{{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}}&lt;/ref&gt; The monastery is located on a hillock overlooking the village of [[Stongdey]].&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web |date=17 August 2024 |title=Tourism &gt; Tourist Places &gt; Zanskar |url=https://kargil.nic.in/tourist-place/zanskar/ |access-date=31 August 2024 |website=LAHDCK – Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil}}&lt;/ref&gt;
'''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]].&lt;ref name="Temples"/&gt;&lt;ref name="Rizvi 1996, p. 255"&gt;Rizvi (1996), p. 255.&lt;/ref&gt;
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]].&lt;ref name="Temples"/&gt; Every year the [[Gustor Festival]] is held on the 28th and 29th day in the eleventh month of the [[Tibetan calendar]].
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.&lt;ref name="Rizvi 1996, p. 255"/&gt;
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==
==See also==
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==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 &amp; Rolf (1981). ''Kashmir, Ladakh &amp; Zanskar.'' Lonely Planet Publications. South Yarra, Victoria, Australia. {{ISBN|0-908086-21-0}}.
* Schettler, Margaret & Rolf (1981). ''Kashmir, Ladakh &amp; Zanskar.'' Lonely Planet Publications. South Yarra, Victoria, Australia. {{ISBN|0-908086-21-0}}.


==External links==
==External links==

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Stongdey Monastery
Religion
AffiliationTibetan Buddhism
SectGelug
DeityJe Tsongkhapa
Location
LocationZanskar River Valley, Ladakh, India
Stongdey Monastery is located in Ladakh
Stongdey Monastery
Location within India
Coordinates33°31′9.34″N 76°59′17.59″E / 33.5192611°N 76.9882194°E / 33.5192611; 76.9882194
Architecture
FounderLama Lhodak Marpa Choski Lodos


Sunset concert on the gompa roof

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.[1] The monastery is located on a hillock overlooking the village of Stongdey.[2]

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.[1][3]

It is the second largest monastic institution in Zanskar, with a community of about 60 Gelukpa monks.[1] 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.[3]

See also[edit | edit source]

Footnotes[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Stongdey Monastery". Buddhist-temples.com. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
  2. "Tourism > Tourist Places > Zanskar". LAHDCK – Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Rizvi (1996), p. 255.

References[edit | edit source]

  • 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.

External links[edit | edit source]


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