Rizong Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Leh district, India.
The monastery stands on a hilltop in the rocky valley north of the Indus River, featuring a red and white exterior with three large chambers.
Lama Tsultim Nima established Rizong Monastery in 1831, transforming a collection of meditation caves into a structured center for Buddhist learning and practice.
The monastery follows the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism, where forty monks dedicate their lives to meditation, philosophical studies, and strict disciplinary practices.
Visitors can reach the monastery by traveling 73 kilometers from Leh city, with the journey taking approximately three to four hours through mountain roads.
The adjacent Jelichun Nunnery houses twenty nuns who maintain agricultural fields and process grains while participating in the monastery's educational programs.
Location: Leh district
Inception: 1831
GPS coordinates: 34.26917,77.10722
Latest update: March 12, 2025 09:48
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