Takthok Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Sakti, India
The Takthok Monastery features walls and roofs constructed entirely from rock, standing at an elevation of 3900 meters in Ladakh region.
Founded in the mid-16th century during Tshewang Namgyal's reign, the monastery encompasses a cave where Padmasambhava meditated in the 8th century.
The monastery houses 55 lamas of the Nyingma tradition and contains 108 volumes of Buddhist teachings known as the Kanjur.
Located 46 kilometers east of Leh, visitors can reach the monastery by first traveling to Leh via flight or bus, then arranging local transport.
The monastery includes a cave kitchen equipped with large stoves that prepare meals for numerous pilgrims during annual festivals.
Location: Leh district
Elevation above the sea: 3,900 m
GPS coordinates: 34.00530,77.82030
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:23
Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayan mountain ranges display religious and architectural traditions dating from the 11th century. The buildings house art collections, sacred texts, and cultural artifacts. Many monasteries function as religious schools and preserve Tibetan Buddhist teachings.
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