Namgyal Tsemo Monastery
Namgyal Tsemo Monastery or Namgyal Tsemo Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Leh district, Ladakh, northern India.[1] Founded in 1430 by King Tashi Namgyal of Ladakh, it has a three-story high gold statue of Maitreya Buddha and ancient manuscripts and frescoes.[1] It is situated near the Tsemo Castle.
| Namgyal Tsemo Monastery | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Sect | Gelug |
| Location | |
| Location | Leh district, Ladakh, India |
| Country | India |
  Location within India | |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°10′3″N 77°35′24″E / 34.16750°N 77.59000°ECoordinates: 34°10′3″N 77°35′24″E / 34.16750°N 77.59000°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Tashi Namgyal |
FootnotesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Namgyal Tsemo Gompa". Buddhist-temples.com. Retrieved 19 October 2009.