Shey Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Leh district, India
The monastery complex contains a 12-meter copper and gold statue of Shakyamuni Buddha spanning across three floors of the building.
The palace section of Shey was constructed in the 10th century by King Lhachen Palgyigon, while the current monastery structure dates from 1655.
Two annual festivals mark agricultural cycles at Shey: Shey Doo Lhoo during sowing season and Shey Rupla during harvest time.
The monastery requires special permission for entry and contains one resident lama, with a hotel providing accommodation in the surrounding gardens.
The main Buddha statue incorporates 5 kilograms of gold and copper plates from local mines, assembled piece by piece within the monastery walls.
Location: Leh district
GPS coordinates: 34.07583,77.63528
Latest update: May 14, 2025 13:14
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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